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Sherlock Holmes and Watson

Sherlock Holmes and Watson made A duo fighting crime The wise detective and his friend The greatest in their time! It all began with 'Gloria Scott' When old man Trevor died Sherlock then, to help his friend His hobby theories tried Whether Naval Treaties lost Or strange Red-headed League Holmes and trusty Watson solved Conundrums and intrigue Whether 'twas the Second Stain Or swan at Abbey Grange Those dearest fellows smoked their pipes On matters grave and strange If Watson never understood 'Till matters did conclude It sometimes seems 'twas Holmes's fault That things were misconstrued Then there came the felons' dread The sudden shout, "Halloa!" And Watson, sometimes young Lestrade Would run to see below I think, perhaps, that Watson's mind Was sharper yet than ours For putting up with Holmes's quirks Could be like counting stars

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 5/15/2013 8:25:00 PM
Wow! I like the rhyme form. good research or good memory, either one, it put life into this write. was fun to read aloud. thanks! Randy
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Date: 4/15/2013 8:59:00 PM
A nice little win.. congrats.. ~Linda
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Date: 4/13/2013 10:29:00 AM
I used to love reading about this pair. My fave phrase "elementary, my dear Watson". Very good piece written in full rhythm-and-rhyme style. Congratulations on your well-deserved win with this piece, Isaiah. :)
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Date: 4/12/2013 2:46:00 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 4/12/2013 11:46:00 AM
Congrats, Isaiah. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 4/11/2013 1:13:00 PM
I just re-read Holmes a few months ago. Great choice and poem! Congratulations!
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Date: 4/11/2013 5:35:00 AM
Congrats on you wonderful win... You penned it well~A.O
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Date: 4/11/2013 5:32:00 AM
Congratulations Isaiah, A very good write, well deserved win. Take care, Richard
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Date: 4/11/2013 5:13:00 AM
congrats, a fantastic story told about this famous pairing - being next to me on the winners' list you are in prime position to catch my two reprobates! lol
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Date: 4/10/2013 8:21:00 PM
Way to go Isaiah this is a masterful job.
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Date: 4/10/2013 5:58:00 PM
Very clever quatrain, the rhyming and meter is flawless and very beautiful. Congrats. ~Jeremy
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Date: 4/10/2013 2:50:00 PM
Congratulation on your win. Very different and very nice. Terry xo
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Date: 4/10/2013 2:23:00 PM
Congrats on your win.....:-)
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Date: 4/10/2013 2:21:00 PM
Most of us thought of romance......you were on a wonderful different road with your pick.....I love this twist to the contest, Isaiah!! Congratulations!
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Date: 4/10/2013 1:51:00 PM
Great duo to highlight with a poem. Enjoyed very much. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/10/2013 10:03:00 AM
more congratulations coming your way Isaiah and well deserved xx
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Date: 4/10/2013 9:10:00 AM
Isaiah, you once again impressed me with your signature meter and rhyme! Fantastic job describing a favourite duo of mine. Congrats on your win in my contest :)
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Date: 3/20/2013 12:19:00 AM
that was great at the end, how WAtson would have to be sharper than us!! I can tell you must be a Sherlock holmes fan from reading your tribute poem. Do you enjoy those Robert Downey Jr. Movies too?
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Date: 3/19/2013 6:51:00 PM
I'm a Sherlock fan too! Do you like the new version with Watson as a woman?Light & Love
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Date: 3/18/2013 9:02:00 AM
Elementary, My Dear Zerbst...It is obvious that you are well read on Mr. Holmes and his adventures...Impressive and VERY clever entry sir - Tim
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Date: 3/17/2013 12:13:00 AM
Lovely poem. I always enjoyed the intriguing mysteries solved by sherlock holmes..and so i found your poem entertaining.
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Date: 3/16/2013 8:18:00 AM
wonderfully rhymed with great flow! i thoroughly enjoyed it...
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