Just In Time
The moon was high in the sky
When he heard the coyote yelp
He instantly knew what it was
His family was alone with no help
To a shutter, he immediately went
Old Joe was lying on his side
An arrow was in clear sight
He knew that Old Joe was dead
He woke his wife and his sons
Loaded the guns by fireplace light
He had no doubt what was coming
For their lives, they’d have to fight
They were twenty miles from town
Their nearest neighbor, ten miles away
If they were to survive the night
Then they desperately needed to pray
They barricaded the heavy cabin door
By the windows took their place
Shutters were closed, the rifle slots open
Had grim looks on each face
They watched as the barn was lit
Saw their stock burn to their dismay
Heard the bawls of their milk cow
As it roasted amidst the burning hay
In the moonlight, they saw movement
Saw figures creeping their way
Taking aim, they began to fire
Intending to make the Comanches pay
There were too many, this they knew
And it was only a matter of time
They knew the door would be breached
They’d be victims of Comanche crime
They were huddled in a far corner
Were prepared to forfeit their lives
Shotguns were loaded with buckshot
Their last resort would be their knives
The door was about to cave in
The women began to sob and cry
The men placed themselves in front
They would be the first to die
Above the shrieks, they heard gunshots
Then the thunder of hooves outside
The Comanches began to slip away
Taking their wounded, those who died
In the barnyard were Texas Rangers
They had been out on routine patrol
They saw the fire and came running
Hoping in time to save their souls
Gathering around, they thanked the men
Then on their knees, thanked the Lord
He had heard their prayer just in time
Sent them help against the savage horde