A trip down memory lane for some, Swift Current's art community had the spotlight at the Cowboy Poetry event.

Swift Current's Doc's Town church was filled with fans of wordsmithing yesterday as the event took off and songs were performed, and poetry read.

Brian Anderson, a poet who read some of his work at the event year, said that the topic of his poetry is nostalgic for a lot of listeners.

"When you got a crowd, like we had here today, they're older people, and they can relate to this stuff, and I enjoy it very much."

Anderson added that he also enjoys performing at senior's complexes to have the opportunity to recite cowboy poems for those who experienced much of the subject matter.

With this year's iteration of the event, one change positively affected the showing, said Beryl Robinson, program and publicity coordinator for the Doc's Town Committee.

"I was really pleased with the attendance, and this was the first year that added the music, so I think the program really appealed to people to have that added component."

This was the eighth year of Cowboy Poetry in Doc's Town.

Robinson said that it was an excellent way to showcase both the good and bad times that occurred in the old days of the prairie.

"I love the range of themes that occur in Cowboy Poetry. It'll tickle your funny bone, and it'll bring a tear to your eye, so I think it's really special."

She said that they were looking forward to hosting the event next year, featuring the music and words of southwest Saskatchewan's history.