A Cowboy's Fate Changed by a Choice

With his feet in the stirrups, he flew like the wind,Still with his feet in the stirrups, his heart on his
With nothing to stop him, save the frame of mindsleeve,
he was in..This cowboy knows love, as few can conceive!
For there in the sunlight, as an angel of white,He holds on to the reins, as she takes to the
She sat tall and straight, asking ever so polite,chair,
For a hand from the cowboy to assist in herLove whispering sofly, as they fly through the air.
need,A cowboy, a cowgirl, a well trusted steed,
Now he had to consider, for just now he heldFind love ever after, from one simple deed.
lead,For the cowboy who lost the race on that day,
She smiled 'er so sweetly, how could he say no?Found more than expected when time came for
Though as he looks back, on that day long ago,pay!
He knows 'twas his downfall, she won him thatThe girl of his dreams had addressed him in need,
day,He'd answered the call, losing the race for his
Now forever after, you can hear them at play,deeds.
Where she swears by the heavens, her plightNow life is most always, just as it should be,
was for real,For the cowboy, the cowgirl, and baby made
That it was not her intent, to win the race by athree!
steal!The years that ensued as she rode by his side,
The years have flown quickly, as they'veReflect for the world, this cowboy's pride!
continued to race,Love came upon horseback one day long ago,
Though one can see clearly, they've slowed downYet still rides with the wind, wherever she'll blow!
their pace.