He rose
back from the Mississippi River
over his wheels
at Highway 61
as a cat’s dancing
taking in
the afternoon
view
the bookshops
the cafes
the riverfront park
with the artwork
of the young
the children
the streetside murals
jazz playing in a nifty
built-in sound
coming through
little park speakers
this is Vicksburg on the river
B.B. King’s at the bookstore
signing ‘Musically Yours’ Ah
I think breakfast is ready
make it music
help the poor
win the war
without
within, sing
boy, sing
and won’t you please let
freedom
ring
March 14, 2020
Ren Michael 