Back In The Old West

Uneasiness filled the air As a stranger rode into town Tension was stretched so thin It was felt by everyone around Animals felt the stress as well Some scurried from the spot More riders circled ‘round The tension was getting hot Guns were drawn and ready Hands on holsters as well Everyone growing apprehensive Worried hearts began to swell It was the day when no one knew For sure how things would go When a stranger rode into town Life immediately began to slow It was a time when folks were leary Afraid to trust their fellow man A shame if we become that way again Not so hard now to understand!