“High chaparral”
(the ballet of Juanita & Miguel)
It was down in ole’ Spanish Mexico a very long time ago
They told a story of loss & love it was a very sad tale
Her name was Juanita- a sweet seniority
She was a cutie- this Mexican beauty
From the top of her vail- to the tips of her toes
Her eyes were black diamonds- all sparkled and shinning
And her lips we’re as red- as the Mexican rose.
“They say she sings like an angel on the high chaparral”
Now she had a suitor- and he was her true love
He was a cowboy- his name was Miguel
He wore chaps and a big hat- and spurs that would jangle
When he rode the range- on the high chaparral
In the town of Punta Mina- in the cantina
The bandito “Carlito” -shot Juanita down
Miguel’s life was in tatters- his heart was shattered
He’s lost his true love- and he wants revenge
The angels were singing- the mission bells ringing
The precession- gave a blessing
Singing sad songs- as the shoveled earth fell
They buried Juanita- on the high chaparral
In the town of La Puerta- on the north border
Drinking tequila- and gambling for gain
It was the bandito -whose name was Carlito
Into the cantina- Miguel then came
Miguel eyed Carlito-and pulled out his pistol
Carlito was faster- a gun slinging master
He shot Miguel- and ended his pain
The angels were singing- the mission bells ringing
The precession- gave a blessing
Singing sad songs- as the shoveled earth fell
They buried Miguel- on the high chaparral
They say if you listen- at night at the mission
You can hear the love songs -Juanita sings to Miguel
“They say she sings like an angel on the high chaparral”
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willyweed (
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This reminded me of a song, I once used to know. Thank you for your time 🙂
Thank you my dear Rose. I like your work more please! peace ww!
I already have the stuff I have been posting, posted up elsewhere. If you want to see more of my works without waiting, head over to Darkpoetry.org, and search under the username Rosethebrokenhearted, and you shall find 13 other poems, that I have written.
~RTBH
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Great write, Every poem you write has been awesome
why that's very kind of you to say. I really do appreciate it! I know I'm sloppy and ignorant but hey what the hell...I'm willyweed! Thank you Tony!
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