The lightening streaked across the sky lighting up the night
The thunder grumbled loudly with all its power and might
Rain was threatening to fall as the fog settled in
The wind began to whisper it is once again
As the hands of time turned back to a life that is no more
The midnight hour tolled and it happened as before
Astride a dark horse sat a highwayman dressed all in black
His cloak billowed behind him, his face a somber mask
When out of the woods a lady ran, her gown flowing in the breeze
Neither one was aware of the man hiding amongst the trees
Relief was in the eyes of the rogue when the lady came into view
As he jumped from his horse, she rushed into the arms of her
The man in the woods gasped as he watched what took place
For his own wife was the lady, in the rogue's embrace
Spurred by jealousy and anger, a shot pierced the night
A lady's scream echoed thru time as the scene faded from sight
Then the rain began to fall and the wind was a mournful cry
As yesterday's tears hit the ground with a forlorn goodbye