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Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus, Balderdash, Newspapers print horror and trash. Oligarchs hungry for extra cash, To add to their enormous stash. Nervous police officers feel the heat, When they caution terrorists in the street, They no longer walk the beat, They have cars with safety seats. Police cars drive around at night, Warning louts that curse and fight, Often these thugs take flight Making the cops chase them with all their might. Sadly the world needs cops. We will need them until the crime rate stops. When you see someone coming, a cropper Phone the station, and they will send a copper.

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Date: 5/25/2022 11:21:00 AM
Clever first verse! The advantage of the same cop on the same beat is that cop knows everyone in the neighbourhood from the day they were born, whereas the cop in the squad car just knows his/her computer. Enjoyed! Aloha!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/25/2022 9:58:00 PM
Thank you, Rico I remember our local cop rode a pushbike. His bottom overlapped the saddle of his bicycle; he seemed to be everywhere and knew everyone. He was respected and well-liked by all. Other local cops used to patrol the streets on foot with a truncheon and flashlight, looking in doorways etc., all helped to make a united neighbourhood.
Date: 5/25/2022 7:25:00 AM
Enjoyed your write, Shirley! You’ve said this well! Where are the cops when you need them..the old adage, and yet we thought we’d need less of them and more crime? Hmm…
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/25/2022 10:02:00 PM
Thank you, Kim It's a crazy world we live in. Take care. Shirley
Date: 5/24/2022 11:20:00 PM
I take my hat off to all the emergency workers/first responders. Who would want to be a policeman nowadays with all the horrors out there! Your poem made me smile not because of the content but it’s just so Australian….I love it Ha!! Debx
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/1/2022 10:10:00 PM
Thanks for the Bonza answer, Darls.X

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