~a Thief~good Grief~

Behin' bared doors, beneath yer floors, in cozy dens and caverns deep y'll find me der down under de stair where gutter rats scamper and silverfish sleep. "Who can I be, hmmmm let me see. I be a thief Good Grief!" On to Ol' Town's docks walks Goldylocks decked in de heights a fashion in 'er purse I peeks, I rummage, I sneaks discoverin' coin for me passion! Den off to de park fer another mark, I grimace and frown appearin de clown Whilst signin' for de gang we makes a plan ta break all de rules in de 'ole damn town. Soon der's a tussel wid all of dis muscle den me fingers kin creep in 'is pockets deep grabbin' the loot I's trained ye see yet, what I find i donna na keep. Who can I be, hmmmm let see, I be a thief Good Grief! At Marchant's Oak near Fayrin's rest Down forest paths,through high grass I stalk de traders, cause I loves dem best Why let me see who can I be so crass? Who can I be, hmmmm let see, I be a thief Good Grief! But surin what I find I will na keep Dough stealing be me duty, I'll give ye back whats in yer pack Fer I be an Honorable beauty. And if per chance ye needs a hand Wid opening treasure boxes cutie.. Donna get smart wid some other tart who'll walk off wid yer booty! Just 'ave a cheer fer I be 'ere ~Honoravillana at yer duty!
Dis 'err piece a work be dedicated to de Raven ‘aired beauty name of Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Cwiak Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Cleverly written, Deborah. Congrats on your win. Dan C
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Fun dialect there in your poem, Deb. Clever piece and congrats. Luv, Andrea
Gadberry Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 10:33 AM
I don't know, Deborah. Upon rereading it, the meter is just a bit off, but with the accent you've chosen to write the poem in, I'd have no idea how to edit it differently. Another thing, though...Your rhyming scheme jumps a bit, as well, but again...don't know if I'd change that either. I'll be back to review more of your work when I get the chance. Thanks for stopping by!
Gadberry Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Love the poem...Very creative. Other then the meter being a bit difficult in a few places, I think you've created something special here. Love it. Thanks for your kind comment on my poem.
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on your win Deborah in Constance~A Rambling Poet's~ contest "What Are The Rules Again? ". Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Congratulations on your win, Deborah! Love, Carolyn
Johnson Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Great job. Very funny. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Gorelick Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 10:50 AM
I willna be the first to offer kudos..I willna be the last. But the rules say I must! and I gladly do! BG
Sweetheart Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Congrats Debbie on your number one in the 'rules contest'... am married lady now.. cioa..luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Well I put in the call letter for your utube video and its bouncing back... page not found.. tell me an easier way .. running out of hours here TEACH..
Devonshire Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Sending you a Soup mail re your blog, Deborah.
Devonshire Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM
Deborah, I think Constance wants us to actually write ABOUT the 10 rules you just listed in her blog. Did you see what Joyce wrote?
Devonshire Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Deborah, I think you and I both missed Constance's intent, though I LOVE your funny poem very much. I think she wants us to write about the rules for her contest! Look at Joyce Johnson's entry. That's when I got a clue. To double space, just hit the enter bar twice after each line. I added a third space between verses. Please check out mine and Joyce's and let me know if you think I missed the point. Joyce may be right on target! Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 3:33 PM
enjoyed....well done!!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 3:24 PM
An enjoyable read TEACH.. great presentation and good luck in the contest.. Constance will luv am sure.. its a great piece of expressive poetry ..ciao luv..pupil
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