Reflections On a Crime

A town in Georgia had a rash
Of crimes; the perp was bold and brash,
Destroying mirrors on the side
That automakers do provide.

The cops assumed that it was teens
‘Cause pranks are part of teenage genes
Until a neighbor strolling by
The mirror-basher did espy.

It wasn’t kids, but what occurred
Was vicious pecking by a bird
Who likely thought, as theories go,
His mirror image was his foe.

It goes to show, don’t jump the gun
Accusing teens or anyone.
When mirrors somehow end up wrecked,
That perp might just be one who pecked.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rigoler Avatar
January 1, 2018 at 7:02 PM
Love the final two lines of this interesting story. My only question is this: How big was the bird to break a mirror, a pteradactyl? / M
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December 31, 2017 at 12:58 AM
Giggle :) love it!
Allison Avatar
December 30, 2017 at 7:34 PM
What a fascinating story Ilene I am sure they were amazed at the perpetrator - I wonder is he locked up and doing bird now lol . Thank you for delighting me with your wonderful tales I do so love your poetry style:-) hugs jan xx
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