Panic At the Food Bank

When Cowardice and Sloth shook hands,
their deal produced a special breed 
of thief whose basic low-risk plans
to victimize the ones in need
required no smarts and little speed.

This slacker wouldn’t keep a job.
He’d rather steal than work one day.
He had no conscience; he would rob
an elder of retirement pay
or steal from gardens on his way.

He knew the food bank down the street
had more than food because he’d seen
folks donate cash. Also, some sweet
old ladies ran the place. Some green
he’d gain, for who would intervene?

He donned a mask and swaggered in.
A white-haired lady said, “Hello,
what would you like?” His wicked grin
was followed by, “The CASH! You know,
I’ve got a gun. Girls, don’t be slow!”

Then panic set in—his, not theirs.
They had black belts in martial arts.
“HaYAH!”—They came at him in pairs
and showed him how they treat upstarts
with thieving hands and wicked hearts.


August 10, 2021  
entered in the Panic at the Food Bank Contest  
            received NA August 22, 2021


August 25, 2021
entered in the August 2021 NA's Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance LaFrance

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Date: 9/2/2021 1:55:00 PM
Janice, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ love and serenity _ Constance
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Date: 8/30/2021 9:04:00 AM
A very beautiful work. Great experience. Congratulations!
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Date: 8/12/2021 1:59:00 PM
This is a great poem, the thief got his just deserves - a few older ladies with white hair and black belts in martial arts, very clever, wish you all the best my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/13/2021 7:54:00 AM
Thanks a million, Jennifer! Janice
Date: 8/11/2021 10:46:00 AM
Love it when they get taken down a peg, there's certainly some lowlifes about. Hope you're well Janice. Good luck Tom
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/11/2021 3:45:00 PM
Thanks so much, Tom. Janice
Date: 8/11/2021 6:12:00 AM
Kudos to the ladies. They were prepared to defend for a worthy cause. Lovely story, Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/11/2021 7:00:00 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
Date: 8/11/2021 4:23:00 AM
Great idea for the contest Janice! I really enjoyed your Quintain and of course, we love a satisfying ending!! Happy Wednesday!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/11/2021 7:00:00 AM
Thanks so much, MIke. Janice
Date: 8/11/2021 1:51:00 AM
Ha ha, I enjoyed this one, Janice, good lesson for him:)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/11/2021 6:59:00 AM
Thanks so much, Jo. Janice
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