Songwriting - Poem or Story

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Many times I have sat down to write a story, and spent most of my time trying to find words that would rhyme. I now have songs on file that were written 2 years ago that, although they are fun to play and sing, actually make no sense. But, I also have a few on file that are much like the last couple of songs I have written. Theses songs were written to tell a story, or to make a statement, for the tempo of the tunes I had in my head. To me, if these songs rhyme it is because the words were right for the tempo of the songs. The following song tells a clear story of what has happened. And, it is definitely clear that someone needs to get out of town, fast.

Well, maybe I like this song simply because it is a new one, but I think I like it because of the story.
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Slightly Battered and Abused
Copyright 2013, by Keith Birmingham

Slightly battered and abused,
And, today he's feeling used.
He'll be rollin' into town sometime tonight.
His old lady's done him wrong,
Stayin' out 'til after dawn.
And, tonight somebody's gonna pay the price.

There's a gun under his shirt.
There's more bullets in the dash.
Blood is in his eyes, he's ready for a fight.
You'd better get it through your head,
Or, your gonna wind up dead,
Gas you're truck up and get rollin’ down the road.

Well, he knows that your to blame
And, it’s driving him insane.
And, he’s coming here to put an end to you.

Well, she should not have done him wrong,
He has loved her for so long,
Doing all that he could do to treat her right.
Well, she had her little fling,
But buddy, you don't mean a thing.    
And, tonight he aims to end your carefree life.

Well, he knows that you're to blame
And, it’s driving him insane.
And, he’s coming here to put an end to you.

Don't  you be a foolish man,
For a carefree one night stand.
Well, you'd better hit the road, don't hesitate.
You'd better get your butt in gear
Long before the sky turns black.
It's time to hit the road. You'd better not come back.
It's time to hit the road. You'd better not come back.