Listening to Cripple Creek ...

A gentle wizard brought me my Carlos Montero coffee -

His silky beard glistened in the pale northern light -

I was listening to Cripple Creek - 


I remembered hearing The Band the first time, with Jay and Russell -

The three of us, still bright with promise -

Wearing shirts not yet torn -


The young wizard smiled -

Each sip from his exquisite cup brought back a memory -

With each sip, I walked down precious roads -




Friday 13 March 2020


Koda Cafe
Scarborough