Crook

Crook! She stole my guidebook, my pink Ray-Bans, my outlook — it’s grim. The schnook snatched my Diamonte fountain pen. She took my attaché case filled with cash. Forsook my manners — she’s in my grip. A sirloin meat hook indubitably-yes or to pressure-cook. I turned her upside-down and shook A nearby copper brings us in after he has a look. The judge closed the book on me. Called me a crook… that schnook! 8/5/2019
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Krutsinger Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 6:16 PM
As soon as I got to copper I pictured a big copper pot, and was pretty weirded out that I had to read the comments to figure out what it meant.
Wolf Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 9:22 PM
Sounds like this crook had her goose cooked! … Believe it or not, (and you should really believe it): When I first read this I read 'copper' as the metal and was totally confused. Seniorities strikes again. LOL. Best wishes, gw
Rodrigues Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 10:01 PM
I meant to put coppers in italics...sorry for the confusion! ;)
Adams Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 11:38 AM
we were just discussing how the table turns beneath the bends of crooks at work yesterday, so i got a giggle from this poetic gem....clever write! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Yay! Thank you :)
Trifiatis Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM
Who doesn't hate this when it happens dearest, Kim? Hilarious writing my friend!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 9:18 AM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Shaw Avatar
August 5, 2019 at 5:21 PM
Oh dear tables turned, good little monorhyme with humour, regards Kevin xx
Rodrigues Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 4:40 AM
Thank you, Kevin!
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