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At the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, we sit down with Idaho cowboy poet Gary Sisk, a man whose words carry the quiet weight of memory and the warmth of family.

In this heartfelt episode, Gary shares a tender poem about his grandmother, a steady presence in his young life, full of grace, humor, and understanding. With the rhythm of the range and the softness of recollection, Gary tells the story of a time when he probably deserved a little trouble… but instead received mercy. It’s a poem about being “let off the hook,” about unconditional love, and about the kind of wisdom that doesn’t come from lectures, but from lived example.

Episode 399 is a beautiful reminder of the grandmothers who shaped us, the small moments that linger, and the power of poetry to carry love forward across generations.

Settle in, this one will touch your heart.