Sam Spade

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“Give me the phone Effie.
I have to make a call.” 
She handed it over to me
and walked into the hall.

The inspector had no clues.
He asked for my two cents,
asked me to give him my views.
I didn’t; the call was intense.

The dame had come in
asking for my advice
two days ago and then
was arrested by Vice.

I had seen the smallish 
puncture, blood pooling,
and I wanted to abolish
the coroner’s ruling.

The wound was there,
but he missed the needle
lying next to the chair.
He tried to wheedle.

If I couldn’t get the cops
to do their job, I’d need
to pull out all stops
to find a hard lead.

For Gershon...with smiles

Inspired by, but not entered in, Natasha L Scragg’s Start Sleuthing Poetry Contest

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 10/15/2022 3:52:00 AM

Really good lyrical one Linda. Perhaps check out the lyrics to "Sam Stone" by John Prine. Thanks...

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/15/2022 7:28:00 AM

Hi Jeff. I checked out the lyrics. Good one. I enjoyed it. Thanks for the tip :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/3/2022 1:16:00 AM

I had forgotten Sam Spade until I began to read and then I chuckled and referred to the title again, now finally remembering!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/3/2022 6:56:00 AM

teehee. There are so many more but I think I've saturated the site with enough for now. LOL Thanks for commenting Caren! Linda

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/30/2022 9:21:00 PM

I had a feeling that I was involved in this one, somehow, Linda... Thanks for the nod and for the smiles too... And as for the poem: So authentic!! Loved how you used words like 'dame' and 'Vice.' You really nailed this one, my friend. Thanks and nothing but Light and Joy for you! ~ gw

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/31/2022 6:05:00 AM

Hey gw. You signed 'Sam Spade' on one of my other sleuth poems and I just couldn't resist :) Many thanks for the stop by and supportive comments. All best, laf

Speaks Volumes

Date: 8/30/2022 6:15:00 PM

Linda, it was written so well, I could hear Sam Spade's voice saying those lines. The rhythm of your poem, is exactly right. I enjoyed reading it so much, I read it again.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/31/2022 6:02:00 AM

Hi Wendy. What lovely comments you have for my work! I am glad you enjoyed the read and re-read. :) I appreciate your visit. Thank you Linda

Michael Tor

Date: 8/30/2022 4:26:00 PM

Linda Gershon will certainly have something clever to respond with in this Mystery Poetry you have written. Enjoyed reading and looking to read Gershon's reaction. Have a nice day, and God bless you...

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/30/2022 5:17:00 PM

Many thanks Michael. You know, he may not read it. He read and commented on my other two. I wouldn't be surprised. :) Thank you for your visit Michael and for your kind comments. blessings my friend, Linda