Interesting

He scanned through the newspaper,
but couldn't find anything fascinating to read
or see, except for the obituaries. 

He was very certain he had seen his tenant,
Mr. Wobbles, in a funeral list;
it showed the date, time, and venue
of the funeral. It also showed the names
of his family and relatives.

If his eyes serve him right,
he saw Mr. Wobbles in the TV, carrying
a dummy cheque of one million dollars;
he had won a one million jackpot.

Mr. Wobbles had lastly visited his house
three weeks back. Mr. Jones bought his TV
two weeks back. Mr. Wobbles therefore thought
Mr. Jones didn't know he had won a jackpot.

Woe unto Mr. Wobbles;
he was shocked to see Mr. Jones the following day,
with a counter book showing the months he
lived in the house for free....


Date of Publishing: 9/21/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Turner Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Always good to pay a debt. You know, sooner or later, somebody's gonna come collecting. Fun read Teddy. Thanks for the morning smile:)
Kimathi Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 6:47 PM
Hahaha. You are welcome, Daniel.. Thank you so much for enjoying my piece!! ;-)
Andresen Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 8:07 AM
- No matter how much money you have ....... not immortal, or more happily - A great one Teddy - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kimathi Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Hi Anne Lise. You are very correct. Thanks for passing by to read and enjoy my piece!! *^_^*
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 8:01 AM
Made me smile Teddy - I love the twist at the end of the poem lol... if anyone was lucky enough to win the lottery on our little Island no way could it be kept secret!:-) hugs Jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 8:19 AM
Hahaha. It seems really hard to fake one's death in your Island, Jan!! *_^ I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, and it made you smile!! *^_^*
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