The Lines Around the Cowboy’s Eyes

 
I'm just an old cowboy he'd say
broken down in my younger days
Somebody took the best of me
All I have left is what you see
I saw wisdom that couldn't be denied,
in the lines around the cowboy's eyes

 
His worn down boots had traveled miles
but I knew he still had dreams
I saw tenderness in a warm smile
and a man with places yet to see
I saw happiness for a little while
when his eyes were looking at me
I saw wisdom that couldn't be denied
in the lines around the cowboy's eyes

 
I saw years of real tough living
in the roughness of his hands
He had done his share of giving
probably rearranged his plans
but his eyes told me everything
he was a gentle loving man
I saw wisdom that couldn't be denied
in the lines around the cowboy's eyes

 
I said I hoped to see him again
and I saw him look surprised
He thought he'd lost the best of him
but I saw what he couldn't hide
I watched his lips turn up a grin
and I saw a spark in his eyes
I saw wisdom that couldn't be denied
in the lines around the cowboy's eyes

 
Sandy Morgan 6/94