β The End of the Open Range
Every road has a last mile
An aging cowboy rides across land he once knew by heart, now fenced, sold, and changed beyond recognition. Although the horizon still stretches wide, freedom feels narrower with every step forward. The past lingers in the dust, refusing to let go.
β A Life Measured in Miles
Memory follows the saddle
Each stop along the trail brings echoes of old friendships, broken promises, and choices made in harder times. Meanwhile, the world moves on without waiting. Because time has claimed its due, the cowboy must face what remains of the life he built on motion.
β The Weight of What Was Lost
Strength meets regret
The journey forces quiet reckonings. Pride fades. Certainty weakens. However, dignity endures, even as the body slows. In moments of solitude, the cowboy realizes that survival was never the same as belonging.
β When the Trail Grows Short
Letting go takes courage
As the final destination approaches, resistance gives way to acceptance. The fight ends not in violence, but in understanding. Choosing to step aside becomes the bravest act of all.
β What Remains After the Ride
Legacy outlives the rider
The sun sets on open land one last time. The cowboy dismounts, leaving the trail behind. THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY (2026) closes on a quiet truth: endings do not erase a lifeβthey define it. π
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