Burlap & Barb Wire

That's why you have boot straps, she's heard the old vaqueros say But she'd throw away all her tomorrows for one single yesterday She wishes deep down for a better day somewhere down the road But for now the grief, loneliness & tears make a heavy load She's much too young to carry the burden she's been thrown But there is no other choice, she will push through on her own She'll ride to hell & back again trying to outrun the pain But no matter how far she rides, he'll not come home again Her very own Cowboy Charming, a fairytale come true Until a cruel twist of fate painted her world faded denim blue How long will she replay that single moment in time? A day & forever, she'll still find no reason or rhyme She has tasted love's passion & felt its cruel sting Felt both the elation & misery that only true love can bring She once carried her heart like a balloon, bright & airy Now she locks it away deep inside & is wary She's sworn never again to give in to desire Now, its covered with burlap & wrapped in barb wire (c) October 2003