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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Curry Avatar
May 15, 2013 at 8:25 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
A   Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 8:59 PM
A nice little win.. congrats.. ~Linda
Hendricks Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 10:29 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. :)
Guzzi Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Taylor Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Congrats, Isaiah. Nice going. Ralph
Jerden Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 1:13 PM
I just re-read Holmes a few months ago. Great choice and poem! Congratulations!
Oyewole Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 5:35 AM
Congrats on you wonderful win... You penned it well~A.O
Seal Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 5:32 AM
Congratulations Isaiah, A very good write, well deserved win. Take care, Richard
Puddifoot Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 5:13 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
Lamoureux Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 8:21 PM
Way to go Isaiah this is a masterful job.
Martin Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Very clever quatrain, the rhyming and meter is flawless and very beautiful. Congrats. ~Jeremy
Bacha Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Congratulation on your win. Very different and very nice. Terry xo
Jones Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 2:23 PM
Congrats on your win.....:-)
Richards Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 2:21 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!
Johnson Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 1:51 PM
Great duo to highlight with a poem. Enjoyed very much. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 10:03 AM
more congratulations coming your way Isaiah and well deserved xx
Ober Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 9:10 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 :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 20, 2013 at 12:19 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?
Guzzi Avatar
March 19, 2013 at 6:51 PM
I'm a Sherlock fan too! Do you like the new version with Watson as a woman?Light & Love
Ryerson Avatar
March 18, 2013 at 9:02 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
Chircop Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Lovely poem. I always enjoyed the intriguing mysteries solved by sherlock holmes..and so i found your poem entertaining.
Bauer Avatar
March 16, 2013 at 8:18 AM
wonderfully rhymed with great flow! i thoroughly enjoyed it...
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