MY TRIBUTE TO ROY ROGERS by Gene Minix Who is Roy Rogers?, I heard my little grandson say As an old western came on the TV one day. Well, son, I said, hop right up here on my knee. Let me tell you about that cowboy that you see. When I was a little boy some years ago, My friends and I could hardly wait to go down to the picture show. With a quarter we could get in and buy some popcorn too. Then we'd sit down and watch the movie through. Oh, we'd have on our cowboy hats and our six-shooters tied down And we'd be right there with Roy taking care of the town. He always stood for justice and things that were good. And he only spoke words that a true gentleman should. He always respected the ladies and stood for the right And you never saw Roy start a fight. Yet, when he had to, he never backed down And many an outlaw found themselves on the ground. He taught us young'uns a lot of good, you see, And Roy will always be very special to me. Yes, son, that's a real hero there on the TV, And we need a lot more shows like his don't you see. He made the world just a little bit better I'm happy to say. May the old westerns live on and never go away. We need some Happy Trails and real heroes you see. Yeah, son, that cowboy on the screen will always be very special to me. Copyright 2000, by Gene Minix Roy & Dale Click Here to enjoy several other prayers & poetry by Gene Minix