In the beginning
right about the time
when man stopped roping cattle
and sat by the fire
playing his mouth organ
Home on the Range
He noticed the smile
on his lady's kisser
that made him figure out
he didn't need to shout
Hold steady, Millie
or for those who came by boat
from County Cork,
Brace yerself, Bridget
A benchmark in time
where keepin' her happy
meant you are happy, too
Then he learned to play guitar
and she melted in his arms
Life became understandable
Three cheers for courting
The instrument of choice
evolved to back tickle
which works even better
How do you handle a happy gal?
This is dedicated to the one
I love