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Sue's Night In Jail

Sue's Night in Jail By Elton Camp Sue was preparing to settle in for the night When a knock on her door gave her a fright "Open up and we're not telling you any more. Unless you do, we will break down the door." "Who is out there?" poor Sue fearfully cried "It's the police, so come let us get inside!" Sue opened the door, trembling with fear Two burly policemen stood with a leer "We're told the mattress tag you dared remove. To obey the law it would most surely behoove." "And according to what our informant did say You are hanging toilet paper the wrong way." "Disrespect of the law we just can't permit. So a night in the pokey, your crimes will fit." "Now, to remain silent you have the right Anything you say may well get you in a tight." When she made bond and finally got out, A valuable lesson she'd learned without doubt From then on, any wrongs, she came to expect That it was really possible the cops might detect

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Date: 2/23/2012 8:46:00 AM
I am enjoying reading a vast array of poetry this morning. I am glad yours was amongst the ones posted here that I was able to read and enjoy Elton. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/22/2012 8:39:00 PM
Thanks for a great chuckle. I really enjoyed reading this. Great write.
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