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Murder Mystery

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"The impossible cannot have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances." - Hercule Poirot

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Sam Scott poem:
17th March 2024
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The rain it pelts
The lightning crashes
A shadowy figure
Through streetlight dashes

The strangers meet
The wine is poured
To infiltrate
The secrets stored 

The army man
The cook, the nurse
Field questions deep
Without rehearse 

To crack the code.
To solve the crime.
Complete the task 
Pre coffee-time

This desperate crew
This shady bunch
Explore, unblinking 
Every hunch

Accusatory 
Fists they slam!
"Rice pudding?" Please.
"A blob of jam?"

The time bomb ticks
Suspicions linger
The awful truth
Of pointy finger

A crime of lust?
Inheritance gain?
The washing-up
Will still remain..

At last conclude.
The mortal sin 
Has been revealed
The verdict's in

A lover's tiff.
A desperate heart.
But love enhanced
As friends depart

We all agree..
Despite the rain
To murder is fun
Let's do this again

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/23/2024 5:56:00 AM

I absolutely LOVED this Sam. It reads so easily and enthralls to to the last word. It left me smiling, in fact I am still smiling. A terrific poem. Thank you

Sam Scott
Date: 3/23/2024 10:15:00 AM

Thanks SV, I think you understood the dichotomy :)) and such a lovely endorsement.. Blessings. Sx

Candide Diderot

Date: 3/19/2024 2:10:00 AM

Loving this one!

Sam Scott
Date: 3/19/2024 2:18:00 AM

Thank you Candide. Hot off the back of a murder with friends! (we didn't actually have rice pudding for sweet - artistic license you understand..). Thank you for crossing the police cordon to comment :))

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/18/2024 6:29:00 AM

Hello Sam, What a thrilling journey through a murder mystery, filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected humor. The rhythmic word flow drew me into the scene, making me feel like a part of the investigation. Your playful twist on the traditional whodunit tale, witty dialogue, and a lighthearted conclusion leave a lasting impression. Sam, an exhilarating ride! - Blessings, Daniel

Sam Scott
Date: 3/18/2024 6:59:00 AM

I'll take 'rhythmic word-flow' any day of the week, Daniel, thank you. I hope it was fun. It is always a balance; hosting, meal-prep, then dropping back into murderous guise! Blessings :)

Ink Empress

Date: 3/17/2024 10:30:00 PM

What a brilliant write dear sam. I love the picture used and the quote too. And your opening lines really drew me in. Has a rhythm and a very captivating cadence to it: flowing in such a seamless manner, descriptive storytelling in such a poetic way. I love the little details and the mystery that kept me going. Had to read it twice as it was worth the read. Good to see you post. I enjoyed this poem. The ending was definitely surprising too. Sending you light

Sam Scott
Date: 3/17/2024 11:45:00 PM

Thank you Ink :) so glad you stopped by! Always a pleasure. Sx