The Cowboy, Or, "An Incomplete and / Or Futile (Yet Somewhat Satisfying) Exercise in Redemption"

Annabelle dear

Would you tell me somethin'

That tickles my ear

A word of the simplest case

Would find new face

When spoken by you

Our time is not long

I wanna hold you darlin'

And sing you a song

You're as lovely as ladies come

Oh dearest one

Please stay by my side

Well sheriff so long

It's been nice

I'll see you around

Don't hesitate to say hello

When out about town

Give mother my love

I know it's long overdue

I'd love to stay and chat a bit

Alas, our time is through

One of these days

You're gonna slip up sonny

And I will be there

So wipe that smirk off your face

No hiding place can keep me from you

Well sheriff so long

It's been nice

I'll see you around

Don't hesitate to say hello

When out about town

Give mother my love

I know it's long overdue

I'd love to stay and chat a bit

Alas, our time is through

The second... or third ended without despair

Every one since then has been much easier

I carry on in the hope there's an error

Can one love when not loved by another