Suspicion

Long ago, in a tiny Kingdom,
in some far-distant land,
lived four hundred sub-servient people,
whose ruler was "The Shan"!

He had a real bad temper,
and was subject to take fits!
So the people sorta walked on eggs,
and had to keep their wits.

Things were good for quite awhile,
no fits, and it was great!
Then one day, that all changed,
which led to a perilous fate!

It's unclear what really happened,
but things got real intense!
The Shan had his worse fit ever,
and the people had no defense!

There was only one survivor,
a very lucky man!
But, I have to ask, where was this guy,
when "the Fit hit the Shan?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 29, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Ralph, thanks for supporting my one WORD title contest. Enjoy the win. ~SKAT~
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May 24, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Clever and witty work..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by...Sara
Debole Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Hi Ralph - Like your punch line at the end! Funny! - Gail
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April 7, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Ralph, love the story.... have yourself a wonderful and Happy Easter, good night~ PD
Dey Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Very nice dear poet.
Long Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM
I enjoyed reading your nice-poem today.
Burch Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM
LMBO!!!! Ralph!! this is adorable!! LOL! I'm still laughing...I love the play! LOL....wonderful tale my friend, thank you for sharing...big huggsss,love deb
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