Entitlement

There was pity for one second for the victim in this case,
when 'Hilly', 'Bee' and me were walking to our drinking place.
We were slobbering in thought for what keeps us all afloat, 
then 'Hilly's' eyes flew open wide - "Is that a hundred dollar note!"

A hundred 'bucks' was lying there upon the unknown nature strip.
'Should we hand it in' 'Bee' mentioned with a quivered bottom lip,  
but the vote was three to zero when 'Hilly' mentioned that the 'brass',
"Would buy a slab of VB plus half an ounce of 'grass".

'Bee' and I ain't into drugs but seeing 'Hilly' found the cash,
we brought ourselves the VB and let 'Hilly' buy his 'stash',
then walked to the Catholic Church and sat around the back,
where we drank our first three cans and 'Hilly' opened up his 'pack'.  

I watched him lick his papers, and stick together three or four,
and roll his 'grass' just like a 'snag' but then he broke the law.
He lit the 'joint' and took a drag, but then went 'glassy eye',
and from this point was senseless, and believed that he could fly!

Not only did he flap his wings; 'Hilly' thought that it was hot,
and stripped down to his birthday suit displaying what he's got.
'Bee' and I laughed at his antics 'til he ran out on the street,
and done his style of ballet dancing 'round, everyone he'd meet.

No matter how we tried to help him 'Hilly' stuffed the plan,
with a big grin on his dial and shouting out 'peace man!'
It might be alright for 'Hilly' thinking all the worlds at peace, 
but that became a different matter with intrusion of p'lice.

Because we're in the company of a bloke whose floating high,
the coppers threw us in the van for what I don't know why!
But said they wanted statements from the pair of us, that's all,
while 'Hilly' stumbled out some garble 'bout making a phone call.

Now under legal obligation 'Hilly' dialed and then he spoke,
and in a very short time at the desk there stood a bloke.
The copper said, "Are you the lawyer, for that doped up dill?" 
"No" the bloke replied - "I've got pizza's here for David Hill".
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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February 9, 2020 at 11:13 PM
Absolutely superb . . . far and away among the best comical story poems ever penned (I haven't done a survey but I doubt you'll find a better one). Awesome--and then some. Hugs, Paul
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February 18, 2020 at 8:27 PM
Hello there Paul … I'm really pleased you enjoyed this small town tale. You could picture this happening with a character that we all know. Thank you for your encouraging comment Paul - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 3:20 PM
hahaha. so hilarious, that ending is superb!!!!
Laurie Avatar
February 8, 2020 at 7:05 PM
Hello Andrea … you can easily picture something like this making news in a small country town where the police are 'understanding' - thanks Andrea - Lindsay
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February 1, 2020 at 1:31 PM
Well, just look at the trouble a few Aussie youth got into. You had me laughing all the way through, but especially when Hilly ran down the street naked and waving his arms! Great fun to read, Lindsay! Hugs, Carolyn
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February 8, 2020 at 7:02 PM
Hello Carolyn … the real live character I based Hilly on has a habit of attracting attention to himself. Small villages like ours always preferred local scandal to the city news - thank you once again Carolyn - Lindsay
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January 31, 2020 at 3:58 PM
Another funny pen. I've lived the life and should have foretold the ending but you surprised me again! The munchies, ah the memories. I once downed half a skillet of left over goulash and didn't even bother heating it up!!........pat
Laurie Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 5:31 PM
Hello Pat … cold stew! Sounds like prison food to me. Like you in a way. I have been amongst some who are completely ga-ga - thank you Pat - Lindsay
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January 29, 2020 at 12:27 PM
Great story well told Lindsay, nice rhyme with good imagery too.Blessings,Gordon
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January 31, 2020 at 5:28 PM
Hello Gordon … thank you for posting a positive comment. I appreciate it Gordon - Lindsay
Babcock Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 3:45 PM
That was an excellent tale. Could just see him running down that street. Had my chuckle for today. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 5:26 PM
Hello Phyllis … I'm pleased you got a bit of a chuckle out of this piece of with. I'll bet its happened a few times - thanks Phyllis - Lindsay
Romios Avatar
January 25, 2020 at 11:09 PM
You are one terrific writer, Lindsay. I deeply admire your talent. PANAGIOTA.~*~ HOPE ALL IS WELL
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January 31, 2020 at 5:24 PM
G'day Panagiota … dunno about being a terrific writer. I have just myself some rules on writing poetry and attempt to stick by them. Thank you for your comment though. I feel a bit humble - Lindsay
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January 25, 2020 at 12:11 AM
Excellent and well penned. Great story made my day.. Thanks for sharing it.
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January 31, 2020 at 5:20 PM
Hello Ravi … thanks for your positive comment Ravi - I'm pleased you enjoyed this verse - Lindsay
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January 20, 2020 at 9:03 PM
This is hilarious, Lindsay. A great read that made me laugh out loud several times. Thanks for the laughs and for always entertaining us with your great sense of humor. G'day my friend..Charlie
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January 23, 2020 at 5:01 PM
G'day Charles … it's a real pleasure to read that readers are having a good laugh over this style of humour. This verse though does paint a realistic scene and I'm pleased to read that it had you laughing out lour Charles - Lindsay
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January 20, 2020 at 8:55 AM
Hi Lindsay, your last line is always so clever and humorous. Hilly is quite a character LOL Lindsay from beginning to end. Blessings, Jennifer.
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January 23, 2020 at 4:57 PM
Hello Jennifer … Hilly is a real live character for using in somewhat fictional poems, although I dare say that incidents like this in some form are happening often - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
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January 19, 2020 at 11:07 PM
So entertaining and fun to read Lindsay. I laughed all the way through it. You bring such joy to others with your poetry. I think I have to fave this wonderful poem my friend because of the laughter it brought me and the brilliant way you composed this.I Loved it! Cheers, Connie xxoo
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January 23, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Hello Connie … thank you so much for such a positive comment Connie. When I write these tales I try to use the characteristics of real live people I know. This helps greatly in presentation I find. Hilly is a perfect subject for humour - thanks Connie - Lindsay
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January 19, 2020 at 6:16 PM
Cute one, very entertaining. Thanks for the Chuckle Lindsay.
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January 23, 2020 at 4:45 PM
G'day Richard … it's a pleasure Richard. I dare say you've met a few characters like Hilly in your travels - Lindsay
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January 19, 2020 at 3:18 AM
Brilliant, Lindsay,,great story made my day...
Laurie Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 4:43 PM
Hello Harry … pleased you enjoyed this close to the truth yarn Harry. Thanks Harry - Lindsay
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January 17, 2020 at 4:40 PM
WELL done! Thanks for the laugh, mate! Aloha! Rico
Laurie Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 4:41 PM
G'day Rico … could I have replaced Hilly with Rico to make the yarn more authentic? Thanks once again Rico - Lindsay
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January 17, 2020 at 10:02 AM
I almost choked over me mornin' cuppa joe laffing, Lindsay. Your are indeed the Master of Wit on the soup network. Take good care, Mate - Bob H
Laurie Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 4:38 PM
G'day Bob … a lot of funny things have happened around me and there's a lot of characters who need immortalizing, so I attempt to do my bit - catch you soon Bob and stay well - Lindsay
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January 17, 2020 at 2:53 AM
Hilarious Lindsay, beats jail slop for sure. Tom
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January 23, 2020 at 4:33 PM
G'day Tom … the coppers might have confiscated the pizzas in fear of Hilly ordering them 'spiked' with some leafy greens - thanks Tom - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
January 16, 2020 at 11:25 PM
Guess when Hilly ran out onto the street in his b-day suit, he'd 'meet them with his meat! Whoa! ... Another fantastic funny one, Lindsay. Thanks so much for the laughs! Smiles, Gershon
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January 23, 2020 at 4:31 PM
Hello Gershon … thanks for your fine comment Gershon. There's enough woes in the world for me to join the chorus, so I'll stick to silly stuff - mostly - catch you soon Gershon - Lindsay
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