James Lee Burke, Author
He captures mangrove swamp.
With bellowing gators.
Lacy white egrets.
Popping sounds of bream breaking surface.
Very special finesse and mood.
Bad guys just keep showing up
From the mottled past of
Detective Dave Robichaux.
Spooked Nam war veteran.
Flashbacks from tunnel warfare.
widowed of a Wife.
Booze tormenting life.
And those who know or suspect
Chinks in his armour.
Never let up.
Cicadas buzzing in every background.
Cajun fiddle somewhere nearby.
Trailer parks for blacks
Often rich with anecdotes , tips
God behind many of his near misses.
He usually finds ways
To demonstrate his thanks.
Jesus, Mary, Joseph.
And a head-busting friend
Clete Purcell
Keeps storming in
Like the Cavalry.
Acts first. Thinks later.
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Written on May 07, 2023
Submitted by dougb.19255 on May 07, 2023
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Words | 172 |
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