Busted Gulch vol 10

So It Begins (Ruechari)

So It Begins

Well, it was opening night.

Ronan came to collect me.

*Sigh* - What a sight.

Yet, he seemed a bit off tonight.

The fine crinkles 

at the corners of his eyes

a little tight.

I wonder what would have him

So on edge

But thought it best

not to hedge.

I felt a bit out of place

In this satin and lace

But my restlessness settled

Upon seeing the appreciation 

on his face.

Oh, Rue

You know better than to

Get involved with another outlaw

Look how far you and Billy did fall.

Yet there is something in Ronan

That some may not see

Something I do and

So wish to set free.

Just not sure my heart

Can go another round

After the stomping it received 

into the ground.

Well that's a thought

For another time and place

I take a deep breath and

Put a smile on my face.

Everything is perfect

Ronan opens the door.

No time to be timid.

Bodies flood the floor.

I survey my kingdom

From the stairs.

Shaking hands here and there.

I catch Ronan glancing my way

Once again he looks like a man

who has something to say.

But instead, 

in the high roller room

He slips away.

The shows are going off without a hitch.

Even Tru managed to stay on pitch.

I thought his song choice a bit odd.

Until I'd seen 3Gun and CG dancing

And realized he took a side job.