Cairo, Illinois

A Poem by Rick r

Poem about a river town I did some work near many years ago. Interesting town.

A block off the river
Just a step from the gutter
A bar that hadn't barred me, yet
I walked in for the first time
And knew I'd come home
A Lucy moment, lucid
In Cairo, Illinois
River town of bars and churches
One on every block
Like a chess match from hell
A queen in every bar
A bishop right next door
Pawns on every stool
Knights galore
I was the king of Cairo
My dive, The Castle
My move, fool's mate.

4/15/14

© 2014 Rick r

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Rick r

Sneads Ferry, NC

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Hi, I am an archaeologist by profession, a lover of books, and a father of an awesome son. Stop by and say hello. I look forward to reading your words. All comments and suggestions on my works are mos.. more..