Unbroke ponies

shadows and blue cowboys
ride a lonely trail
they never talk to strangers
and never read their mail

unbroke ponies run so fast
too fast for any fun
can't be stopped or even slowed
and will not be outrun

shadows and blue cowboys
ride far from city lights
they ride away from heartache
and sleep alone at night

unbroke ponies cost a lot
and sometimes won't stay home
so always rein them tightly
and never let them roam

often love is tough to bear
like a colt unbroke
when you think that all is well
your dreams go up in smoke.

1971