All That a Man Really Needs
Finding Gratitude in the Saddle: A Man's Essentials
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ALL THAT A MAN REALLY NEEDS
All that a man really needs
When I got up this morning I was mad at the world
Started the day upset with the world
My stomach tied up in a knot
Felt anxious and stressed
The ranch payment's due and my bank account's short
Financial pressures with ranch payment due
And just one Holstein calf in the lot.
Facing scarcity, only one calf in the lot
The drought finally got my attention
Drought has caught attention
The pastures are barren and brown
Pastures are dry and lifeless
The cracks in the stock tank are six inches wide
Infrastructure issues with stock tank
Had to ship all my cows into town.
Had to sell cows due to unfavorable conditions
I've been here before and I ve always pulled through
Past experiences of overcoming challenges
But this time I'm down on my knees
Feeling particularly defeated this time
So I got to thinkin' and I made me a list
Reflecting on life, creating a list of essentials
Of all that a man really needs.
List of fundamental things a man truly needs
A horse you can catch when you need him
A reliable horse
A dog that'll come when you call
A responsive dog
A good friend who owns an arena,
A supportive friend with an arena
And a trailer that's legal to haul.
A legal trailer for transportation
A woman who'll share my frustrations
A understanding woman
When the cow market's fallin' apart
Seeking companionship during tough times
A pair of good spurs and a saddle that fits
Quality spurs and a fitting saddle
And a one ton Ford pickup that starts.
A reliable one-ton Ford pickup
Don't want you to think I'm ungrateful
Expressing gratitude, not ungrateful
I'm a guy who's been dealt a good hand
Recognizing a fortunate life
So instead of me fumin' bout things I can't change
Choosing not to dwell on uncontrollable issues
I'll work on the things that I can.
Focusing on manageable aspects of life
I sometimes let little stuff bug me
Getting bothered by trivial matters
When I don't keep my eye on the ball
Loss of focus when not paying attention
But never again will I get all worked up
Learning from past experiences
Over things that don't matter a'tall
Not letting insignificant things affect emotions
Fore I pour my first cup in the morning
Prioritizing gratitude before starting the day
I again will get down on my knees
Expressing thankfulness in prayer
Lord, I am thankful that you've given me
Grateful acknowledgment of life's essentials
All that a man really needs.
Reflecting on having all that a man truly needs
Got a horse I can catch when I need him
Reiterating the importance of a reliable horse
A dog that'll come when I call
Emphasizing the loyalty of a responsive dog
A good friend who owns an arena
Reaffirming the value of a supportive friend
And a trailer that's legal to haul.
Highlighting the necessity of a legal trailer
A woman who shares my frustrations
Seeking understanding in a woman during challenges
When the cow market's fallin' apart
Navigating challenges in the cattle market
A pair of good spurs and a saddle that fits
Recognizing the significance of quality equipment
And a one ton Ford pickup that starts.
Appreciating a reliable one-ton Ford pickup
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