Dixon O’Donahue
was the youngest
of the two travellers
As he journeyed north
he played cards
with his friend
who remained nameless
They played for provincial stakes
as they were both careless
with their decks
When in Morecambe
Dixon won
The Morar Sands
but lost them later
in Preston
His favourite card was the
Five of Clubs
which he always hid
between his documents of travel
Both sought
The Lancaster Red
a game so rare
that it was only played
within the confines of
The Edinburgh Sound