A Conversation With Sherlock Holmes

“Holmes, what is the secret of your glory, 
What keeps us thrilled and rapt right to the end?”

“The hook of a swell detective story -
Quite elementary, my modern friend."


“Your methods by deduction, I must tell,
Earned you renown for the most brilliant mind.”

“Crime is common, logic rare, so I dwell 
On hidden clues, the suspects leave behind.”


"Some tricky cases racked Scotland Yard's brains, 
What would be your best sleuthing card to play?"

"The very truth lies in what still remains,
As slim improbabilities outweigh."


“With such demanding hardcore duty, you
must have pastime of some distinguished type.”

“No doubt, my curious fan, I have a few:
Observations, dear Watson and my pipe.”


“Where are you in the matters of the heart,
The rumor has it, women aren’t your 'thing'?”

“There was but one I held in high regard,
The one, who could plot well as well as sing.”


“With due respect to your uncanny wit,
What’s your advice to those, who murder still?”

“One’s life is not your own, hands off it, 
No one is granted a license to kill!”


“Would you please share your most frustrating case?”

“Here, the cold one to my shame and disgrace : 

Watson and I once camping at the site, 
Turned out to be a very chilled event.
By shrewdly staring at the starry night,
I then deduced that someone stole our tent!

That scurrilous tent thief getting away, 
Like Speckled Band still haunts me to this day.”


"Born most revered detective of all times,
Well, Sherlock, what’s the saga of your birth?”

“This basic question, though I solved tough crimes,
You’d ask Sir Conan Doyle for what that’s worth.”



February 5, 2022
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Peck Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 4:21 PM
This is a wonderful conversation with Holmes, and not an easy one to rhyme, I imagine.
Lillico  Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 8:04 PM
Thank you Ann, as long as it’s easy on the eyes:) M.
Watt Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Margarita, being a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I thoroughly enjoyed this imaginary conversation. I feel you captured his essence so well. Congratulations for your 1st place win and your POTD honor ~ John
Lillico  Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 8:05 PM
Thank you, John. M.
Sangster - K Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Well done Margarita and nicely rhymed. Congratulations on your win. Lol at the tent thief :-D Cheers Anne :-)
Lillico  Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 8:12 PM
Thank you, Anne. That tent thief, must have been in grave need of shelter:) M.
Y. Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 8:59 AM
Hi Margarita, Great conversation with Sherlock Holmes. Congrats on getting the poem of the day and for your win in the contest. Have a nice day-Alexis
Lillico  Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Thank you, Alexis. M.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Love this, Margarita! Enjoyed the conversation! Congratulations on POTD!
Lillico  Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 8:12 PM
Thanks, Kim. M.
Gorelick Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 6:37 PM
Known for her great powers of deduction, A worthy love match. She was the only one who could possibly touch Sherlocks heart and challenge his mind. Good one Margarita
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:05 PM
Thank you, Robert. I learnt more about her while surfing the net about S.H. Touch or not touch, one will never know :) Cheers, M.
Nicole Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 5:42 PM
"Quite elementary, my modern friend." :) I completely agree, Margarita. I love everything about this. A conversation between a fan and Sherlock Holmes is very clever and creative. You have a golden pen. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 6:59 PM
Oh Thank you, Brandy. Every poem starts as a thought and often with a finale line. One by one stanza slowly added and next thing I know, the poem is born. Thank you again for your lovely comment. Cheers, M.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 3:57 PM
What a treat this was to read Margarita. A very creative poem deserving of the honor of being chosen for POTD! Congratulations. Blessings xxoo
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 4:25 PM
Thank you Connie! Cheers, M.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 3:56 PM
Congratulations on your POTD~quite intriguing and clever~superb! :)Paulette
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Thanks Paulette! It called for ‘clever’ ;) M.
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Outstanding write Margarita. I enjoyed reading it. Blessings ~ Debra
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 3:22 PM
Thanks Debra. Cheers, M.
Messina Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 2:53 PM
Very clever, Margarita. Love this piece. Congratulations on POTD and best wishes in the contest. Hugs Charlie
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 3:21 PM
Thank you, Charles. HE deserves the top:) M.
Mcconnell Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 12:31 PM
Such an original and insightful piece Margarita , truly inspiring and motivating indeed. Congratulations on the POTD , supremely deserved! Have a great day, Gordon
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 1:07 PM
"This Monday not like the rest" :) Thanks Gordon. M.
Faulkner Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Very fun and clever, love the line 'crime is common, logic rare' - so true I fear! Many congratulations on your POTD
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 11:08 AM
Still not that common:) Thank you, Michelle. M.
Hawley Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 9:47 AM
The flow on this poem was epic. It rhymed nicely making it an easy read. Great job on this easy to follow conversation.
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 10:03 AM
Thank you Miranda, Sherlock deserves nothing less but a flow:) M.
Alex Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 8:25 AM
A very beautiful conversation is rhyme; that too with the classic person. Each conversation is truth revealed. Congratulations!
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Thank you! M.
Theraven Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 8:24 AM
Margarita, Well written conversation. “The game is afoot.” “How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?” -S.H.
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Thank you, your comment challenged me for the "truth" coverage, by adding a few more lines that I thought of but omitted initially:)To your credit! M.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:56 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed your fun "A Conversation With Sherlock Holmes" write. The books/shows about Sherlock Holmes were always fun. Have a blessed day/week.......................
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Thank you, Paula! M.
May Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 6:56 AM
Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD,
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:29 AM
Thank you, Joseph.
Sands Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Congratulations for your excellent, creative POTD :)
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:30 AM
Thank you, Heidi.
Roper Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 6:42 AM
Great monologue , Margarita, good luck in the contest. Congratulations on POTD.
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:30 AM
Thanks Eve.
Seeker Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 4:28 AM
Enjoyable! Congrats on POTD, Margarita!
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:30 AM
Thank you!
Lawless Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 3:08 AM
Elementary my dear Margarita, elementary.....very nicely done
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:31 AM
:) thanks.
George Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 2:10 AM
This is wonderful..... a clever conversation between you and Holmes and his ability to track criminals and come to conclusions through deductions. Particularly his sense of wit...is brought out paying attention to Conan Doyle who made Watson and Holmes an immortal pair. Congratulations on your POTD !
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Thank you, Valsa.
Cunningham Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 12:40 AM
A very interesting conversation you had with the most famous detective of all time. Congrats Margarita on the honour of POTD. Tom
Lillico  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 7:32 AM
And HE deserves it:) Thank you, Tom.
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