He Made a Killing

There was a bar at the top of Dead Man's Curve,
the owner of the joint had plenty of nerve.
He had a funeral home just down the street,
with a cold handshake he was happy to greet,
drunks and mourners he was willing to serve.


5/19/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 2:18 PM
very clever one, Wren!!
Awtry Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Whoa. “Cold handshake”... chilling write. :)
Ashley Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 9:44 PM
Wow! Your ironic and darkly humored poem was written with such a potent pen, Wren. Warmest wishes always my dear friend.. ~Susan
Pandit Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 7:22 AM
Good money making plan..a clever man!
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