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For contest sponsored by John Lawless

A Secret Kept

There is no honor among thieves 
They were in and out a crime spree
Despite the frost white winter breeze 
Screams were lost by autumn’s leaves
There were valuables taken indeed
Likely sold the gold across the sea
And the art was a smart centerpiece 
Repainted by dark bloody crime-scene
Was it a targeted or a random thing
Corpses keep secretes horrible dreams 
Who did it why how did this come to be
Will the fingerprints tell us anything
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Crime has been with us since the beginning of time and will stay until the end of time. Guess people do Not learn right from wrong. A wonderful read here. Blessings as you go writing away..........
Jones Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
So glad you enjoyed reading and thanks for commenting and your support!
George Avatar
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Those who execute crimes do them after careful planning that many go undetected. Sad, many wicked men go scot free. Their crimes go unnoticed as secrets kept buried. Powerful poem, dear Karen.
Jones Avatar
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Thank you! Hugs
Andresen Avatar
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
- Such crimes are carefully planned ... they know exactly how to do it, Karen ... some are revealed others never ... I think they have many dark secrets - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Jones Avatar
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Crime is so awful isn’t it? Have a lovely blessed weekend as well sweetie!
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