Cona Adams Poet Dramatic Monologue

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I posted this poem last year about the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago, but repeat it here in honor of Valentine's Day.

Drenched In Red With Saint Valentine

Straight-up the arrows,
hard-pressed the doors
to all the rooms
in all the houses
on Clark Street.

Father Coughlin brought blessings
thinned with broth
from potato peelings.

Women poured tears
into fringed shawls,
and buried their dead
above Dublin’s seashore,
along the banks
of the river Liffey.

Through the years,
the ghost of James Clark,
Bugsy’s brother-in-law,
pursued Al Capone 
all the way to his grave.

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Debbie Guzzi March 9, 2015 at 8:09 PM A bit of history unknown to me always a joy to learn! Light & Love Cona Adams March 10, 2015 at 10:03 AM Yes, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre was one of Al Capone's worst mistakes. The ghost of James Clark tormented him all the rest of his miserable life. The Chicago mob's roots spanned the ocean from Ireland. Thanks for reading, Debbie, and all the best to you.

Robert Lindley February 8, 2015 at 8:55 PM I really like this write. Interesting from start to finish! A 7 and big Al did not escape from justice neither here or in the coming judgment. Cona Adams February 9, 2015 at 7:19 AM You are so right, Robert. Evil never wins in the end. Greed turns the wheels today as it has always done, but we must learn our lessons from the past. Thanks for reading, and double thanks for your generous comments and rating.

Connie Marcum Wong February 8, 2015 at 8:12 PM A poignant picture you have painted with your words Cona. Cona Adams February 9, 2015 at 7:16 AM Thank you, Connie. History has a way of calling to us to look deeper into the past for answers, and seek a better future.

John Fleming February 8, 2015 at 2:44 PM I rather like this, Cona. Shades of "Saint valentines day" massacre! :) john. Cona Adams February 8, 2015 at 9:10 PM Thank you, John. Yes, the Irish mob ruled Chicago, and the St. Valentines Day Massacre wiped out Al Capone's opposition.