Flood Warning
Near the banks of the northernmost reaches of the Mississippi
Birds time their song to the drum of incessant rain.
The thrill of settling near this storied waterway is
Drowned out by current concern: how well do rivers drain?
_______________(5/18/2019)
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“… current concern”: admirable double-entendre!
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