A Southern GentlemanA Southern GentlemanThe lane lay long and windingBefore his motionless formThe moments past still pendingAS the sun dipped beneath river's shoreAs the sun began to fadeAnd the stars came out to shineCrickets began to chorusThe coyote began to whineThe sun soon vanished behind the mountain's shadowSweet night's blanket gave him startOn his journey 'long the roadHis steady stride put to the beating of his heartHis heart of which was poundingAS he quickened down the roadFor still he was uncertainOf where this lonely lane would goNight's shade did embrace himAnd soon sane eyes became wildFor in this darkened