Who killed the girl, ruined dad’s world?
Doug Blair 1951 (London)
Another P. I. thriller handy
Yeah, I got the DVD.
And his life is so messed up.
How he helps?
Well that beats me.
But a death has
Sparked his contract.
Sweet young girl
Got led astray.
By some fancy Dancy Drinker
Now it’s time for him
To pay.
Live or dead her
Father mentions.
Check the Chinese
Joint on First.
Golden Dragon breathing fire.
But her Father’s face
Seems worse.
Waitresses caught a glimpse
At the table, Patron’s face.
He was Russian
(Aren’t they all now?)
Likely spot to start the Chase?
Took a matchbook.
Lucky token for
The first pay-check in weeks.
Pray to God to
Find some justice
He will open doors, methinks.
Do not wish to
Pack the pistol
All those bullets
Down the sink.
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Written on February 06, 2023
Submitted by dougb.21370 on February 06, 2023
Modified by dougb.21370 on February 06, 2023
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Words | 148 |
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Stanza Lengths | 34 |
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