Saddle-Borne Lessons CD
August 1, 2022
Yonderin’ Tales ….. The Book
$25.00
Call your pup to your favorite chair and get ready for a little cowboy romance. Drift off with him to a simpler time and place. In fifteen to twenty stanzas Yonder will have you pushing horns north along a cattle trail, tracking a desperado on the run, gathering buffalo chips for a cow camp or holding cattle rustlers at bay. You might recall the sting of camp smoke, the familiar smell of sweat-stained leather or the quiet of a well-used barn stall. Thick cattle dust and snorty horses come to mind. Perhaps you’ll sense the pungent odor of burning hair and hide from a hot iron luring you to revisit those childhood days when you yearned to be a cowboy.
Foreword by five-time IWMA Entertainer of the Year, Kristyn Harris.
What They’re Sayin’ :
“Yonder, this skilled Montana Cowboy Poet, draws from his personal experiences on a cow-calf operation and horse ranch and, of course, an abiding love and respect for all things Cowboy. [His poetry is] . . . accurate, authentic and exceptionally well crafted.”
Rick Huff, Western Way Magazine
“Goodell’s got a keen insight into Western Life and it shines through in his poems. His way with words is incredible. His words speak to American life in a remarkable manner. For a refreshing take on the Western scene with a cowboy twist, Rik delivers! ”
Peter Bruce, Under Western Skies, The Legend, 93.5/AM 930
KC LaCourse –
Really enjoyed this book , Dads, Date Your Daughters was a great insight into raising daughters and spending valuable time with them , teaching them qualities of a good man , to know what to look for , Ridin Fence is another great poem . There is something for everyone in these heartfelt honest poems , find your favorite ! I think it’s a perfect gift , with a message in each poem , this book is a gift of blessings
Ken –
From my point of view this book is like having at your call a whole range of short stories. Short stories that you can binge read or just read a few to rest and relax to. The fact that this Cowboy Poetry has been lovingly constructed to tell a story or declare a point of view is refreshing. Especially sharing the values of yesteryear. The Duke would have enjoyed this book. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and having paintings from popular artist to set the mood of the poem before you even start to read is a plus for me. The best place for this book? On the table beside my recliner.
Bob W. –
Since I was a kid, I’ve always been an avid reader of novels. Westerns especially. Always thought I disliked poetry and short stories. Then I read Rik’s Yonderin’ Tales, and I’ve discovered a new kind of story telling. His work, spoken or written, is worthy of every positive adjective I can think of. Find myself rereading so many of them. “A Man’s Gotta ‘Do'”, might be my favorite. Maybe because I just became an octogenarian and his tale really nailed it.
Randy L Shelly (verified owner) –
Yonderin’ Tales is a must have for every cowboy poet’s library or for anyone who has an appreciation for the western way of life.
Rik “Yonder” Goodell’s writing style is Entertaining….Insightful…Inspiring! Once you start reading it will keep you up late because it is definitely a page turner. I would suggest that it be added to your book collection.
Barb Willard –
I don’t think I have ever read a poetry book from cover to cover before. Rick’s poems get you so involved that you’re anxious to go on to the next one. A few of my favorites are “A Man’s Gotta ‘Do’, “The Fencin’ Crew”, “Daddy’s Blessings”, and Old Glory’s Story”.