Hercule's Last Case

HERCULE’S LAST CASE? My name is Captain Hastings, Well, ex-Captain to be precise. And I sometimes give Hercule Poirot Some help and sage advice. We’ve been to another house party And guess what? There’s been a crime. A man’s been killed in the library With a knife from the kitchen this time. They’ve called for Inspector Japp, of course But he’s useless to tell the truth. So he turns in desperation To the famous Belgian sleuth. Now Hercule’s in his element, Employing his little grey cells. But we fall for a lot of red herrings, Before he finally tells. He somehow finds a motive For everyone attending. So there’s a hundred and fifty pages Before we know the ending. He listens to conversations He’s not supposed to hear. Then puts two and two together Until the answer’s clear. He gathers us all together And explains his workings out, Before exposing the culprit, Leaving us all in no doubt. But of course he doesn’t fool me With his convoluted tale. Though many innocent people Have ended up in jail. At all these weekend parties Where murders have been done, Just one man has been present At every single one. So I’ll tell you my conclusion , Although it gives me sorrow. I believe all the murders Were committed by Hercule Poirot 22nd July 2022 Start Sleuthing poetry contest Sponsor - Natasha L Scragg