True Love

Jimmy Lee loved Gertie

From the bottom of his heart.

He swore on stacks of Bibles

That they would never part.

He loved her more than anything

In his whole durn life.

If things were very different,

She would be his wife.

 

He would take her everywhere

He could. Ain’t that sweet?

He’d take her to the movies

And then later out to eat.

He loved to show her off

When going to the store.

They had the perfect life.

Who could ask for more?

 

When Jimmy Lee went driving,

He’d take her for a ride.

It made him feel so good

To have her by his side.

And, oh, how he smiled

When he took her to church!

He knew his Gertie wouldn't

Leave him in the lurch.

 

She wasn't much for housework

Or taking care of chores.

She wouldn’t wash the windows;

Nor would she sweep the floors.

Jimmy, he did everything;

He pampered his ol’ girl.

But after all, his Gertie

Was his shining pearl.

 

Gertie always loved--

And it really wasn’t strange--

To spend a lot of time

At the firing range.

To Jimmy Lee that was

The epitome of fun.

Oh! By the way:

Gertie was his gun.

 

(7-3-14)