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Reflections On a Crime

A town in Georgia had a rash Of crimes; the perp was bold and brash, Destroying mirrors on the side That automakers do provide. The cops assumed that it was teens ‘Cause pranks are part of teenage genes Until a neighbor strolling by The mirror-basher did espy. It wasn’t kids, but what occurred Was vicious pecking by a bird Who likely thought, as theories go, His mirror image was his foe. It goes to show, don’t jump the gun Accusing teens or anyone. When mirrors somehow end up wrecked, That perp might just be one who pecked.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 1/1/2018 7:02:00 PM
Love the final two lines of this interesting story. My only question is this: How big was the bird to break a mirror, a pteradactyl? / M
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Date: 12/31/2017 12:58:00 AM
Giggle :) love it!
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Date: 12/30/2017 7:34:00 PM
What a fascinating story Ilene I am sure they were amazed at the perpetrator - I wonder is he locked up and doing bird now lol . Thank you for delighting me with your wonderful tales I do so love your poetry style:-) hugs jan xx
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