1929 (February 14)

A sonnet about a massacre

It was there on Clark Street

That Capone turned up the heat

In the most brazen way

Sending a blood tide

To those of the North Side

Al's rule was here to stay

His crew showed no pity

In the Windy City

On St. Valentine's Day

Seven lives were taken

And Chicago was shaken

When Capone had his say

It was there on Clark Street

On St. Valentine's Day

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2024

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Wow, yes, what a day he picked to do this....a day of love...but he loved his power and loved to let
everyone know that...Would have been poetic justice if
that vault was opened and they found a box of chocolates...Eat your heart out Geraldo.
j.

[Desert Knave]

Thanks LOL. Yeah, I recall tuning in for the opening of the vault ... it was quite funny. ~Jim