A Cowboy Story

He walked in the hotel, my place of work, Checked in while flirting with the local desk clerk. He walked toward me our eyes locked. From that day on we never stopped. Heart pounding races to the airport each week, ***Warm passionate kisses at the gate were greeted. Two years passed love grew toward heaven, Then out the blue he disappeared, I waited and called for him to appear. I booked a flight to his small hometown, Took a bus from Dallas to see if he died. A local phone call – he could not lie. We met at a motel on the edge of town, Sat on the bed never turning the sheets down. He shared the family story that stopped our love, And was sent to deliver that news thereof. We cried together what his Daddy chose New tracks for him, for me the blows. I felt like a bum left in an old box car, Some folks simply go too far. Not good enough for their family tree, If he chose me, he left with no money. Through tears he told me he made his choice, He took the millions said sorry in a quiet voice. Sometimes our roads come to an end, Leaving a lesson to never depend On anyone’s love to fill your space… And always keep a backup in place. I have good memories of lizard boots On a handsome cowboy with lots of lute. A tall black Stetson held close to his thigh, As he walked toward me before his goodbye. He took the money that left me with lies. The world says true love’s good and pure, Money is the root of all evil for sure. My handsome cowboy was gone Everything I knew turned out wrong. Then on my flight home I met another, Married that man and became a mother. We struck it rich five children later, We chose love and got what’s greater. So, there you have my cowboy story. From a Texas Cowboy to a millionaire. I am Love and Money