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I Am the Lone Ranger

Following a note from my wife – something about me acting like the Lone Ranger, I 
was compelled to respond in my usual manner.  I told her this was a love poem to 
her.


I am the Lone Ranger 

I am the Lone Ranger I shout out with glee 
You are but Tonto - subservient to me 
I am the Lone Ranger I puff out with pride 
You are but Tonto along for the ride 
I am the Lone Ranger - out front in a fight 
You are but Tonto along side to my right 
I am the Lone Ranger with guns and a mask 
You are but Tonto and do as you're asked 
I am the Lone Ranger - the shows named after me 
If it wasn't for Tonto - no Ranger I'd be 
I am the Lone Ranger and when it all comes to pass 
You are but Tonto but you save my ass 
So I am the Lone Ranger but between me an you 
It’s Tonto who always gets us both through!

What is it with this mask I wear?
It hides the fact that I do care.
The silver bullets? They're for show.
They're only silver plated though.
And the horse all pure and white?
To show I'm always in the right.
As for tonto at my side,
The symbol of my loving bride.
Without which I would be in danger.
With which, I'm the old Lone Ranger.


mdailey
Contest:  the Mask

Copyright © Mike Dailey | Year Posted 2011

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Don Johnson Date: 7/15/2011 6:24:00 PM Ah yes "kemo savvy" that how it works, watch 4 the rochoshaying SILVER bullets (cant spell rico.s) get em up scout:) on ya mate, Don Login to Reply

Black Eyed Susan Date: 7/15/2011 4:17:00 PM a creative write. i like it! Login to Reply

Michael Hornschuch Date: 7/14/2011 1:46:00 PM Maybe you can do better, but as a married man, I love this.... As the reader, you showed me where as a man...I often forget how I got where I am today...with a good woman by my side. I'd like to believe that I'm the master of my world, but it is the guidence and patience of a good woman that guides my path (and God too) I'd enter it..... Login to Reply Mike Dailey Date: 7/15/2011 1:07:00 PM If I can't come up with a better one soon, I just might enter this one. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Mike