Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

The Butler Did It

Suspicion always finds the poor butler.
This time, he was carrying a large box.
I think I saw her fingers--if not her
perhaps it was her sister's golden locks.

People say that she slapped his lovely face.
Not one to pass stories loosely, mind you,
but a grain of truth may favor this case:
She loved him, but I hear, he wasn't true.

I've only heard these things, and, yet it's true:
his was an evil look I saw that night.
Passing judgment, I'm not accustomed to,
(he could have done it when far out of sight.)

At last this story is wrapped in a glove.
The Butler's name, by the way, is Daniel.
The box contained a gift for Daniel's love:
A golden, freckled-nose cocker spaniel!

July 20, 2022

Theme: #2, Suspicion Fell on the Butler
One in Five 2 poetry contest
by Joseph May ~ First Place!

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Connie Marcum Wong August 3, 2022 at 8:51 AM This is so cute Ann. I could not have guessed the charming ending. Congratulations on your First place win. Blessings xxoo Ann Peck August 3, 2022 at 11:51 AM Thank you, Connie! I hope people caught it was also about gossip :)

Terry Flood July 30, 2022 at 9:12 AM Congrats on your win, Ann. Cute turnabout. Terry Ann Peck August 3, 2022 at 11:50 AM Thank you, Terry!

Joseph May July 30, 2022 at 9:03 AM The butler's only crime was a gift for his love! Congrats on your win Ann Ann Peck July 31, 2022 at 10:40 AM Yes, sad how gossip spreads. Thank you for liking it! It was fun!

Kim Rodrigues July 30, 2022 at 6:19 AM Cute ending! Congratulations! Ann Peck July 31, 2022 at 10:37 AM Thanks for commenting, Kim. I appreciate.

Jennifer Proxenos July 30, 2022 at 5:18 AM What a clever intriguing write Ann my friend and your imagination and creativity so masterful. CONGRATULATIONS AND KUDOS Hugs and blessings, Jennifer Ann Peck August 1, 2022 at 7:41 AM Thanks so much, Jennifer! Hugs to you, too :)

Suzanne Clear July 23, 2022 at 3:12 PM Anne, This is delightful! Love it.......suzanne Ann Peck July 31, 2022 at 10:36 AM Thank you for your support, Suzanne! I thought you might like it :)

Susan Lawrence July 23, 2022 at 11:23 AM Ann, I love this ! I was in immediately waiting to find out what happened ! What a sweet ending . Do you remember the board game Clue ? It was popular in the 80’s and it was usually the Butler who DID it !! Hugs to you, Susan :) Ann Peck July 23, 2022 at 12:35 PM I do remember clue. It was a fun game! Thanks for your comments, Susan. I'm always happy to hear from you. Stay cool! :)

Andrea Dietrich July 22, 2022 at 8:40 PM you sure did a cute one for this contest. Gosh, I am "clueless" what to do!! (oh wait this isn't for the sleuth contest, but you could use it for that one!!!) Ann Peck July 23, 2022 at 8:34 AM Thanks, Andrea. Yours will be wonderful, I know. I did have a golden, freckled-nose cocker spaniel! Her name was Sassy. She died at 10 of heart failure. Too sad.

Robert Gorelick July 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM I was glued to my seat. Raymond Chandler lives! Good luck in the contest! Robert Ann Peck July 22, 2022 at 4:35 PM HaHa! Was he the one with that evil laugh? My husband could laugh just like him. Thanks for commenting.

Constance La France July 21, 2022 at 1:29 PM Ann, great poem, I loved it, best of luck in the constest (I sent you a soupmail) blessings ~Constance Ann Peck July 22, 2022 at 4:36 PM Thank you so much for your comments, Constance.

Harry Horsman July 21, 2022 at 6:53 AM So the Butler was a good guy after all. Clever poem, Ann. Ann Peck July 21, 2022 at 9:31 AM I know, poor butlers. The butler on Downtown Abbey was wonderful!!

Anne E Sangster - K July 20, 2022 at 5:21 PM Lol... The poor bultler is always a suspect. Neat poem Ann and nicely wrapped up in a sweet ending. Cheers my friend :-) Ann Peck July 21, 2022 at 9:42 AM Thanks, Anne :)) Poor butlers, except Downton Abbey's!

Paula Goldsmith July 20, 2022 at 10:32 AM So cute. Love your ending. What a gift. Have a fun/blessed day......................... Ann Peck July 21, 2022 at 9:44 AM Thanks, Paula :) Have a blessed day, too!

Rico Leffanta July 19, 2022 at 6:35 PM Clever rhyme! Aloha! Ann Peck July 21, 2022 at 9:46 AM Thanks, Rico. I'm for the rights of all butlers everywhere! :) Aloha!