The Cold White Snake
by William Manchee — Read all 38 poems by William Manchee
What happened to you, Joe?
My client, my friend, my bro
You disappeared, no word at all
Until that night, the chilling call
They’re out there everywhere you go?
Who’s out there? Who is it, Joe?
Why did you hang up the phone?
A lousy lawyer did I hear you moan?
How could I help you if you didn’t confide?
They’re out there, everywhere, so you must hide.
Is it the police, the FBI, the Mob?
Who’s after you? What dirty slob?
They’re in the trees? What the hell?
They’ve got guns pointed at you? Are you well?
What did you do? Tell me true .
Sue them? Sue who? Do you have a clue?
Your ex, the CIA, some lame PI?.
Who’s on your case? Don’t be shy.
Your girlfriend? She’s moving out?
Oh, Joe. So sad, without a doubt.
You can’t take it anymore?
No, Joe. Let her go, just close the door.
They’re behind it? Out to ruin you?
Who is it, Joe? That guy named Lou?
It was on the news, all across the land
Why’d you do it? I don’t understand.
Killing the one you love, how cruel.
Weren't you taught the golden rule
And her friend? What did she ever do?
They drove you to it? Who, damn it! Who?
Now you’re on your way to Hell.
Three dead, a pungent smell
The wake was chilling, a lonely day
The preacher had nothing good to say
You were possessed? It wasn’t really you?
They made you do it? Tell me who.
Your kids were there, mama too
They cried all night t’ll they were blue
They say you were a victim, it’s true
Of cocaine, such a deadly brew
White death, it clouds you mind
Steals your will and leaves you blind
A lousy lawyer, perhaps you’re right.
Didn’t know what court to take your fight.
So now I’m sad, depressed, can’t sleep
Must face your widow, we’ll both weep
So many empty lives left in your wake
The victims of the cold white snake
Monday, March 18, 2002
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Vesna*
love the title
and the tale
Most heartfelt. Great work!
Sandie Angel :o)
Drugs steal so much, so much more than the "illusion" of "just" the "one" life that becomes lost.
I look forward to reading you other work!
~Jen
p.s. Thank you so "very" much for your review of my work.. I am honored!
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Jenni