A memoir and life-writing blog
touching anecdotes won’t do
as your bloated body floats
fully clothed from head to shoe
down the deep, black waters
in memphis
the mississippi, mightily she lulls
indulge a swim
voice of an angel stifles
sinuous currents drag your limbs
down the deep, black waters
in memphis
your friend turns ’round, stands aghast
hears no splashing, hears no sound
knows your air just cannot last
down the deep, black waters
in memphis
grope for breath or light of day
snagged by rocks & weeds & death
seething swells snatch you away
down the deep, black waters
in memphis
music man who tempts the sea
life in popular demand
lets it slip quite carelessly
down the deep, black waters
in memphis
visits once or twice before
caused no fear, simply enticed
could not hint what was in store
down the deep, black waters
in memphis
search is halted, heavy rain
mom in tears, son exalted
specks of you will e’er remain
down the deep, black waters
in memphis