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Cowboy in Heaven

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A poem written in memory of my former boss's husband, Reverend James Turner.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

A cowboy rides in Heaven
Roped by Our Father’s hand
To dwell amid the angels
Within the Promised Land
His hat is now a halo
His boots now touch the clouds
His wit and friendly musings
Now charm angelic crowds

He basks amid the sunlight
Fading into the West
His spirit lies within us –
The lives on earth he blessed
We’ll hold each gentle memory
In our hearts, evermore
Until our Texas cowboy
Greets us at Heaven’s Door

A cowboy rides with Jesus
Our Father called him Home
To rest within His Kingdom –
A wondrous place to roam
We will always remember
With the highest of acclaim
The strength, love and compassion
Of God’s angel, Cowboy James
© 2012 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection

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Reviewed by Mystic Rose

Reviewed on April 13, 2025

What a wonderful tribute, so well written and heart felt Jill, thanks for sharing :)

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe

Reviewed on January 31, 2023

Beautiful eulogy.

Reviewed by David Clure

Reviewed on January 13, 2022

thank you so much Jill, for sharing this beautifully written poem!
This one really encouraged me and reminded me just how personal
our Lord is...God took special care to mention details about
his followers, within His recorded Word the Bible.
I recently said goodbye to my mother as she was carried to
Heaven to be with Jesus. So this poem is both true and comforting.

David Clure

Reviewed by Michael Jones

Reviewed on November 4, 2021

This is such a beautiful poem Jill! Lets hope and pray our lives are worthy of seeing angels like James again! Peace!!!

Reviewed by Tom Leftwich

Reviewed on December 23, 2020

beautiful and very well written with feeling. Thank you for SHARING. I normally write clean humor, but I still appreciate the wonderful loves of our life and sometimes express those feeling in inspirational writing. Thank you once again and keep up the excellent work.

Reviewed by TeeJay khan

Reviewed on April 12, 2020

Such an emotional tribute!
love the flow of the poem.

regards
TeeJay

Reviewed by Barbara Henry

Reviewed on June 21, 2018

Wonderful tribute- such poignant words!
Thank you for sharing this lovely piece with us here in "The Den."

Continued success-
Barbara J> Henry

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on June 14, 2017

lovely tribute

m

Reviewed by LINDA DALLISTON (Reader)

Reviewed on June 5, 2017

This prose is well written and appeals to me due to the content being in good taste without appearing sappy or overdone. I would comfortably share this work with friends, especially those experiencing grief.

Reviewed by Michael Charles Messineo

Reviewed on August 8, 2016

Jill, you nailed this one. Perfect flow, great tribute!!!
...Michael

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on June 5, 2016

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Robert Montesino

Reviewed on March 6, 2016

A Wonderful Tribute for your Friend R.

Reviewed by Steve Ralph

Reviewed on February 17, 2016

This is beautiful, I really did enjoy it,
thanks for sharing.
Steve

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on January 6, 2016

A FINE PIECE OF WORK, A TRIBUTE FROM THE HEART. I FELT IT AND I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HIM THUS, I KNOW HIS WIFE AND FAMILY WAS TOUCHED DEEPLY. THANKS FOR SHARING, JILL. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on November 27, 2014

This is not only perfect poetry but the sentiments are divine. He is home on the range now.

Reviewed by Natisha Field

Reviewed on May 15, 2014

Wow, it is always a sad time when someone passes away but you truely have captured every word with such grace. The gentlemen you write about must have been very special, love your work. CheersNatisha

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on March 21, 2014

Fantastic poetic tribute!

Reviewed by J. Roseline

Reviewed on January 16, 2014

You write tributes so well. it is simple and beautiful , thoughts as well as the words-roseline

Reviewed by Shilo Poet

Reviewed on January 15, 2014

What a beautiful tribute to this man. Thank you very much for sharing it.

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1

Reviewed on January 13, 2014

Very enjoyable....

Reviewed by pat medlin

Reviewed on January 12, 2014

lovely wonderful tribute to James and a joy for us all to read

Reviewed by Louisa Dobbins

Reviewed on December 21, 2013

Jill Eisnaugle, I really enjoyed this piece today. Thank you for your beautiful message.

Reviewed by Teresa Walker

Reviewed on September 2, 2013

The saddle of time awaits us all, writing the journey are the stories we all tell and this one was a beautifully penned one!

Hugs my friend!
Teresa

Reviewed by Darrell and Kathy Adams

Reviewed on August 23, 2012

Jill, although death can be a sad thing, you have made it pointly okay to be dead in this poem. If that makes any sense. I am sure those who loved Cowboy James were not comforted so easily, but I find the thought of this journey told in such a positive and rythmic way very heartening. This was a treat to read. Be well, Kathy

Reviewed by E Phillips

Reviewed on August 11, 2012

I know why you write so well. You're a southern Ohio hillbilly, and they are brilliant when given half a chance. Your words are heartfelt and comforting. Thanks.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

I know his family will treasure this beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on July 27, 2012

So beautifully woven together with the cords of a cowboy's lariat!

Connie

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 27, 2012

Jill! Welcome back; you have been missed!! GREAT to see you here again! And great to be reading your wonderful poetry; I've missed them!! And you! Well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 26, 2012

Good to see you back writing poetry, even if it is a somber send off of one of Texas's own. I've been going to too many funerals lately. One was an officemate and Reverad who became a bishop recently before he died�left quite a legacy.

Ron

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on July 25, 2012

Jill,
Outstanding tribute to Cowboy James!

Many blessings,
+Linda

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on July 25, 2012

This is so very beautiful!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 24, 2012

A fine tribute and gift well-shared through your verses, Jill. Love, peace, and blessings,

Regis

Reviewed by Keith Rowley

Reviewed on July 24, 2012

Written in the true American tradition. Although a eulogy, this made me smile and I'm sure Minister Turner had a rollicking good laugh of appreciation too. Great flow adds to the humor and spirit of this one.

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