El Fuereño
Eliseo Robles
The Stranger
A stranger arrived on horseback
At the pace of his mount
He carried a mission in his mind
And bitterness in his gaze
He thought that town
Was the end of his adventure
The town was celebrating
As Petrita was getting married
The church bells
Were ringing for the mass
The faces of the couple
Lit up with laughter
Petrita said to her beloved
Upon entering the church
From this sacred place I will leave happy and blessed
When we are married
I will be your lover and your wife
With a Mauser shot
The voice of the stranger was heard
Here I am to kill you
Before you achieve your goal
With no one you will marry
Because I have been your owner
For being a poor rancher
You mocked my love
And you came to this town
For a better match
You made claws on my chest
And I am crazy with pain
Four shots were heard
Petrita shuddered
The guests ran
And the groom was left alone
Because the stranger too
Gave himself another shot
