Soot Happens

Tom Fowler was a chimney sweeper
who was also a window peeper.
Caught black-handed
folks demanded
Fowler be made a breathless sleeper.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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DiMino Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 6:41 AM
Sweep and not peep...words for the wise. Well written!:)
Schneiter Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 6:42 AM
Thank you Usual Suspect. It's both kind and thoughtful of you to comment. I value and appreciate your positive, encouraging feedback.
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 10:15 PM
Ha ha ha - hope he got court when he was caught 'black handed' - that phrase really made me laugh Paul:-) hugs Jan xx7
Schneiter Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 10:41 PM
Thank you, Jan. I must have had "red-handed" in mind and just changed colors. Supportive comments from you never fail to make my day. hugs x x x
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