Tears Run Down In Texas

Tears run down in Texas where a water hole ran dry Where a coyote stares and lingers, seems to wonder why. A memory was born near here when first was fanned the flame A memory was born near here when first I spoke her name Tears run down in Texas for the lovers 'neath the stars They share their dreams together 'tween Jupiter and Mars Perhaps those dreams they'll realize, who can say for sure Ours have faded long ago, but memories are pure Tears run down in Texas where music still plays for those Who loved and lost but still recall that first Texas rose When memories of who we were bring a gentle sigh Like the coyote we stare, linger, seem to wonder why July 26, 2016 For Contest Three Stanzas - Three Only