Quest

Detective Stone was on a new quest, 
Answers to clues he didn't have yet.
With searching high, then searching low, 
This is his task he would undergo.

Down one road, then down another,
"Back to the drawing board" he did mutter.
Was it there?, alas, that's a no,
Back tracking footsteps, moving forward was slow.

Going through drawers, looking under door mat
"Why was the cat, staring at me like that?"
He asked some questions that went unanswered,
"If I can't solve this, today's meeting will be cancelled".

He couldn't read his jotted down notes
"Not solving this, I won't get that promote".
Standing there with his thinking cap on,
Trying to find where he's going wrong.

"This is not good, this is beating me,
Time to have a quick cup of tea.
Recharge myself and rethink again
Find that missing link, is how I will gain".

Turning around, something caught his eye
"What was that? what did I just spy?"
Walking back to look in the mirror
There it was, it couldn't of been clearer.

Stone declared; "I've solved this case,
It's been staring you right in the face.
All this time, on top of your head
Your glasses, you used, when you last had read".


"Q" Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest

Sponsor  Constance La France 

Written   28.09.21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Laurie Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 3:43 PM
Hello Emilia ... very, very good tale indeed. What else could I do but chuckle once the case was solved - thanks Emilia - Lindsay
James Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:09 PM
Thank you so very much Lindsay. I'm very happy to know that it gave you a chuckle. More cases to solve may follow. Emilia : )
Kauffman Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 1:27 PM
Absolutely delightful Emilia! Hilarious too! You did lead us on a merry chase! Wonderfully done. Beyond whimsical! Now I don't have to go looking for my glasses! Thanks Detective Stone! Will we see more adventures of this witty sleuth? Congratulations on your win! Time for tea now that the mystery is solved! All the best.
James Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:55 PM
Thank you so very much Sam. I hope so at more adventures. I might even enlist the help of our faithful friends next time. Take care., Emilia : )
La France Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Emilia, congratulations on your win in my "P" contest with this delightful poem, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance
James Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:53 PM
Thank you so very much Constance. Have enjoyed everyone of your contest I have entered. Thank you for taking the time to sponser them. Emilia : )
Alex Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 8:57 PM
A very beautiful story written in a fluent rhyme form. Congratulations!
James Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:51 PM
Thank you so much Chris. Emilia : )
Krutsinger Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 11:44 AM
This is enjoyable from beginning to end. I may jump in and read it again!
James Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 12:41 PM
Thank you so much Caren. If ever you lose your glasses I recommend Detective Stone. Emilia : )
Alex Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Such a beautiful poem with beautifully flowing words and perfect rhymes and wonderful feelings and a lot of images. Wish you all the best!
James Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Thank you so much Chris, I'm happy that you enjoyed. Emilia : )
Hamill Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 3:08 AM
Hi Emilia.thats me,can't see what's in front of me.lol.at least he solved the case.good luck in comp.take care.:-)
James Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 12:37 PM
Thank you Simon, he did indeed lol. Hope you've had a good weekend. Emilia : )
Gondolf Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 2:02 PM
I had to laugh, Emilia, I know people who have done this. Surely you've never lost your glasses on top of your head... Hugs, John
James Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 12:36 PM
I'm happy this made you laugh John. I'm always losing things but usually it's my balance lol. Hugs, Emilia : )
Cunningham Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 12:57 PM
Reminds me of Columb, always cracked it in the end. Tom
James Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 1:06 PM
My parents use to like watching him. The only thing I crack is my toe...ouchers! Emilia : )
Bell Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Detective Stone is a man on a mission. Well, he would be a man on a mission if he could find his car keys, phone, gun, but more importantly, his glasses. Probably end up President.
James Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 1:02 PM
Got to be better than the one we got now, plus Tom cruise got nothing to worry about lol. Emilia : )
One Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 10:46 AM
Love the rhymes and flow here... Great use of Q
James Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Thank you SO, I am learning and enjoying all these contests. Emilia : )
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