The old cowboy was standing at the bar

A Stetson hat, Nocona Boots, Ely Plains shirt,

Beer in his hand only went so far.

When in such great pain, you only hurt.

He drank a few swigs of the local beer

Whiling away the time, the hours

Without much cheer.

Nothing could he empower.

02/11/1982

Author's Note: I was at Gilley's, Houston, Texas.... long ago....

Posted on 06/04/2008
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