Marie and Leroy

Marie works in the Last Chance Saloon

working to midnight, starting at noon

all the patrons know her by name

that special waitress is her claim to fame.

With a soft smile that brightens the day

a good sense of humour, come what may

long blonde hair tied up in a bun

a body to match that’s just built for fun.

A widow at thirty, still in her prime

she doesn’t worry, she still has time

always being chatted up she takes no mind

she hasn’t met anyone she thinks is her kind.

But one day it changed, as a matter of course

in walked Leroy, a rancher, and his horse

six foot and handsome but quiet shy

walked in alone, Marie wondered why.

Sat in the corner, ordered a meal

to Marie he definitely looked the real deal        

this man was different chatted all night

Marie was smitten knew he was right.

A strong craggy face been out in the sun

charming blue eyes so full of fun

he raised the courage to ask her out on a date

“Ok” said Marie but can’t stay out late.

Thirty years later a lifetime, it seems

her marriage to Leroy

was the stuff made of dreams

six children later, the love was the same

never regretted taking his name.

Hard working rancher from dawn to dusk

always came home covered in dust

Marie always waited with baited breath

for her man to return for a night full of lust.

The love still kindles in both their lives

Marie a true tribute to rancher’s wives

Leroy always husband, lover and friend

Marie and Leroy together to the end.