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Mill Wheel

The Mill wheel wouldn't turn until the Spring
The yellow tape defines it a crime scene
Similar to one in 1930
Locals watch police investigating 

The 1840 gristmill's history
Involves the town's most famous mystery
A man charged with fraud and duplicity
Dodged first degree murder complicity

Whispers ran through the town from door to door
A dead body, missing cash... furthermore
Under the waterfall... just like before
Talk of murder weapon left on the floor

A deep freeze had the town on hold for weeks
No official info... except for leaks
By and by the case was about to peak
Ice melts, revealing secrets - the wheel creaks

Tips led to stolen cash confiscation
Perps confessed on cross examination
Funds came through for the Mill's renovation
Waterfall Weddings... book reservation


Submitted July 5, 2018
One, Nine, Sixteen V3.0 Contest by Viv Wigley
Seventh Place

Copyright © Susan Gentry | Year Posted 2018

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Elaine George Date: 7/28/2018 7:59:00 AM I would have placed this much higher, Susan. Great story telling. many congrats. Elaine Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/28/2018 2:24:00 PM Thank you, Elaine! :)

Haley Fisher Date: 7/24/2018 10:40:00 PM Congratulations! A fav! Such a creative poem on the theme. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/25/2018 3:00:00 AM Thank you, Haley! I appreciate that.

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 7/24/2018 2:23:00 AM Congratulations, Susan on your win. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/24/2018 3:58:00 AM Thank you!

Viv Wigley Date: 7/24/2018 1:32:00 AM Thanks for entering my contest, Susan, and congrats! Enjoyed. Viv x Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/24/2018 3:57:00 AM Thank you, Viv! I am honored to be on the winners list. Thank you for sponsoring the contest. It was fun and challenging.

Reason A. Poteet Date: 7/16/2018 11:24:00 AM Wild and appealing story, Susan. Very interesting read and the tag line completes the task. I enjoyed it tremendously. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/16/2018 5:41:00 PM Thanks so much! :)

Paul Callus Date: 7/8/2018 2:53:00 AM You poetic narrative has been a delight to read, Susan. A gristmill's history which has two sides to it... chilly and warm! Regards // paul Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/8/2018 8:32:00 PM Thanks, Paul.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/5/2018 3:19:00 PM Oh you did a GREAT job with your storytelling and use of the given lines. These are SO challenging. I applaud you for this!! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/6/2018 2:00:00 AM Thanks so much, Andrea! Means a lot. :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/5/2018 1:52:00 PM this is suspense which gave me goosebumps, susan... much enjoyed!... huggs Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/6/2018 1:59:00 AM Thanks, nette. Glad you enjoyed.

Lyric Man Date: 7/5/2018 6:27:00 AM Susan, really nice write! I like to be SCARED! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/6/2018 1:59:00 AM Aww, thank you though!

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/5/2018 5:48:00 AM Spooky stories but so captivating that didn't even breath dear, Susan! Excellent writing! Good luck! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/6/2018 1:58:00 AM Thanks so much!

Maria Williams Date: 7/5/2018 4:22:00 AM A gripping tale Susan, you had me from beginning to end. If this is for a contest then let me wish you Good Luck....Maria Hugs Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/6/2018 1:58:00 AM Why thank you, Maria. Appreciate you reading and commenting.

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/5/2018 2:36:00 AM Grist mills are to be avoided lol, but then they provide a lovely backdrop for wedding photos. Good luck Susan. Tom Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/6/2018 1:57:00 AM lol yes, especially the famous ones. Thank you.

Jan Allison Date: 7/5/2018 1:37:00 AM you are a wonderful story teller Susan I particularly love the ending of the tale, I went with murder too but at least yours had a happy ending!:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/6/2018 1:56:00 AM Thanks so much! Very nice comment. You are an angel!