The Cowboy had a sterling heart, <br />The Maiden was from Boston, <br />The Rancher saw his wealth depart— <br />The Steers were what he lost on. <br /> <br />The Villain was a banker’s limb, <br />His spats and cane were nifty; <br />The Maiden needs must marry him— <br />Her father was not thrifty. <br /> <br />The Sheepmen were as foul as pitch, <br />The Cowboy was a hero, <br />The gold mine made the hero rich, <br />The Villain’s score was zero. <br /> <br />The Sheepmen tried to steal the maid, <br />The Villain sought the attic, <br />The Hero fifteen bad men slayed <br />With his blue automatic. <br /> <br />The Hero kissed the willing lass, <br />The final scene was snappy; <br />The Villain went to Boston, Mass., <br />And everyone was happy.<br /><br />Ellis Parker Butler<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/western/
