If Jesus was a cowboy
He’d wear a crumpled hat
an’ jeans an’ boots an’ sometimes
a worn-out pair of chaps.
If Jesus was a cowboy
He’d pitch a lot of hay,
‘cause workin’ morn to evenin’,
well, that’s just the cowboy way.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d love to ride the range,
roundin’ up them dogies
even in the rain.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d eat his share of beans.
It’d be a Blazing Saddles night,
(If you know what I mean).
If Jesus was a cowboy
after a big trail ride
he’d drink himself the coldest beer
and have a real good time.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d be a perfect shot.
Wouldn’t be no gunslinger
but still don’t call him out.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d be the bestest kind,
always good to children
and widows and the blind.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d sleep under the stars.
He’d know the constellations
and thrill at shootin’ stars.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d look up to the moon
an’ wonder if somebody there was
lookin’ at him too.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d love the dawn of day.
The painted sky and rising sun
would call on him to pray.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d bow with hat in hand,
an’ mumble a few words
only God could understand.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d put his hat back on,
and join the cattle drivers,
still a long, long way from home.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d know the Indians.
They’d know that Wakantanka
lived inside of him.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he might not go to church.
His church was open spaces
and the wonders of the worlds.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d reach to shake your hand
no matter what your color,
he’d want to be a friend.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d help the one’s that’s hurt
and give them healing words of peace,
then lift them from the dirt.
If Jesus was a cowboy
when he went to sleep at night,
he’d smile an’ dream of things unseen
until the morning light.
If Jesus was a cowboy
he’d greet a brand new day,
saddle up, move the dogies.
That’s just the cowboy way.
…and that’s the View from The Balcony.
Randy Weeks is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Shamanic Life Coach, an ordained minister, a singer-songwriter, and an actor. His heroes have always been cowboys. He may be reached at randallsweeks@gmail.com.
