Maureen

Maureen, Maureen, what a beautiful lady

You have one babe on your arm

And another inside

You just keep strolling down life’s

Rocky roadway

You’re so independent that I

Gave you a ride…

You missed your bus, and it was

Almost raining

I heard you curse the powers that be

But I could tell that you weren’t defeated

Some how I knew that lady is free

Your child trailed behind you

Not wanting to walk

But you kept on going

Unwilling to talk

That poignant scene, warmed me inside

And all I could do was to offer a ride

Well, you said your man left you

For another, matter-of-fact, like

Please pass the tea

I realized from hearing your story

That people are free as

They wish to be

Maureen, Maureen, what a beautiful lady

You have one babe on your arm

And another inside

You just keep strolling down life’s

Rocky roadway

You’re so independent that I

Gave you a ride…

True story. Witnessing Maureen's courage inspired me to get out of an oppressive marriage.

Chance meetings really can change a life.

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