MISSISSIPPI DELTA BOHEMIAN CHARACTERS

Jessie‘s Parade

Poor William had just left the Clark House Residential Inn located in downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi, this very Palm Sunday morning after breakfast when…

What to his wondering eyes should appear
but a fellow named Jessie grinning ear to ear
laden with patriotic, parade streamers and gear
walking down the middle of Desoto Ave. absent of fear
Likely his zenith not his nadir
Jessie, like his parade, tender and dear!

God Bless Jessie, ‘cause his spirit sure blessed me! pw