The Bank Robber

He went to rob a bank,
With knickers on his head.
The clerk was rather frank:
 ‘I hope they’re clean,’ she said.



Based on a true story - I don't think he was ever caught.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 5:04 AM
A belated congratulations Jack on your win in Brian Strand's "One Single Four Line" contest. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Very witty write ...Congrats Jack on your win..
Neels Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM
hehe Jack, congratulations on your win in Pd's contest ;) Wilma
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June 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM
JACK~Congratulations 4 this wonderful entry!!!! Thank you once again, I'm always honored to have you support any of my contest. Don't miss out on my next one.. Take care,..p.d
K. Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM
gosh I laughed again re-reading this :D congrats on your win, Jack :D
Osita Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM
I enjoyed reading this poem.Many Congrats on your big win in PD'S contest
Mehta Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 9:22 AM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of p.d., jack
Sweetheart Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 8:15 AM
Congrats Jack on another great win in PD's contest with this true story write luv.. enjoyed and enjoy my friend..awesome as always ..
Dailey Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 2:46 PM
love the poem. Mike
Onclaud Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM
sweet cheers for the great win, jack.. cunning story! :) huggs
Sweetheart Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Congrats Jack on your super win in Brian's contest with this awesome piece of poetry my friend.. enjoy another top spot with luv..
Mehta Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of brian, jack
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 2:07 PM
hahaha. He was never caught. That side note was a hoot as well. I wonder if they were looking for skid marks.heehee. Excellent funny! congrats, my friend.
Long Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 11:50 AM
congrats on your win. cory
Taylor Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Congrats on your win, Jack. Funny piece. Great write. Thanks for your kind words. Ralph
Roberts Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM
too funny, congrats on your win in the contest Jack.............. Francine
Locksley Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 10:29 AM
This really happened Jack? It's so funny. Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's contest. Best to you, Diane
Devonshire Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 9:44 AM
I see Brian has a sense of humor too, Jack. Congratulations on your win in his contest! Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM
hahahah what a witty write, jack
Devonshire Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Thanks for you comments, Jack. I'm sure the fishing trip will be fun! It's great having something to look forward to doing. Love, Carolyn
Zzzzz Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Interesting and amusing poem. Truth can be stranger than fiction.
K. Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM
HAHAHA-- oh my gosh -- I love how your funny writes make me laugh out loud, Jack! You are a gem! & haha now don't you go give bank robbers inspiration here-- hahaha must've been a lucky pair of knickers ;)
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May 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM
LOL This must have been quite a local news story, Jack. You really had me laughing. If this is for Brian's contest, it will surely do well. Much love, Carolyn
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