At the Old River Market
Bonnie and Clyde
hide among the shanties
no loose lips
shaky deal with the law
don’t ask, don’t tell
they are here in town
soon to be
bouncing along those back roads
searching another river bank
another opportunity
gunsmoke if needed
it was a harsh business
beating it back to
their safe harbors
Bonnie fame-seeking
on fire with passion
strong stance, photo presence
fast cars
the smell of cash
and stolen picnics
daredevil desire on the
razor edge of fear
accelerating full throttle
running headlong into
explosive death
notorious now in those
eternal flames
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I never saw the movie. Thanks for bringing it to life here.
There have been a couple good movies, for sure. They were really active in my neck of the woods.
Eternal flames indeed! Fascinating and excellent poem, LT. Your phrasing embellished the fast pace of these two villains.
Thanks…they were quite active in my area back in the day.
I love this poem. Great job!
Thanks so much, I’ve always found them intriguing.
Me too. Fascinating subject and you kept it that way. You are so welcome.
They started our so innocently! 🙂 Such a lovely way of depicting this true story.
They did…thanks so much!