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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

Date: 8/3/2022 8:51:00 AM

This is so cute Ann. I could not have guessed the charming ending. Congratulations on your First place win. Blessings xxoo

Ann Peck
Date: 8/3/2022 11:51:00 AM

Thank you, Connie! I hope people caught it was also about gossip :)

Terry Flood

Date: 7/30/2022 9:12:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Ann. Cute turnabout. Terry

Ann Peck
Date: 8/3/2022 11:50:00 AM

Thank you, Terry!

Joseph May

Date: 7/30/2022 9:03:00 AM

The butler's only crime was a gift for his love! Congrats on your win Ann

Ann Peck
Date: 7/31/2022 10:40:00 AM

Yes, sad how gossip spreads. Thank you for liking it! It was fun!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/30/2022 6:19:00 AM

Cute ending! Congratulations!

Ann Peck
Date: 7/31/2022 10:37:00 AM

Thanks for commenting, Kim. I appreciate.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/30/2022 5:18:00 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
Date: 8/1/2022 7:41:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jennifer! Hugs to you, too :)

Suzanne Clear

Date: 7/23/2022 3:12:00 PM

Anne, This is delightful! Love it.......suzanne

Ann Peck
Date: 7/31/2022 10:36:00 AM

Thank you for your support, Suzanne! I thought you might like it :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/23/2022 11:23:00 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
Date: 7/23/2022 12:35:00 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

Date: 7/22/2022 8:40:00 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
Date: 7/23/2022 8:34:00 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.