Sheriff

Upon first glance

you would never believe

who it was that upheld the law.

Fighting 

jailing

(killing)

bad men

robbers

butchers

murderers

revelers in dirt too.

Look along dainty Main Street

women walking without fear

men looking hang dogged

peering fearfully behind

to ensure

that the Devil is not coming

pitchfork in hand.

Well…..

not all men are fearful

not all men have something to hide

there are those who are beautiful

loving

desiring

holding their woman’s hand.

These men

stride through town

not a care in the world

content in their lot in life

silly air headed little things

looked upon by the women with care.

This town had once been a junkyard

derelict

destroyed

women living in fear

men drunk on power

until she strode into town.

She alone

saw the possibilities

if only the town were cleaned up.

Walking along

a slow pace

whip in hand

she called them all out.

Bang Bang 

You are dead

Watch these women 

put bullets in your head.

 

Sultry Sheriff

in a town called Hell

set in a desert

found in the heart of……..

Feb. 5/19

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