Joe Flach Poet Rhyme

The Pickpocket's Ball

Welcome to the pickpocket’s ball,
Where thousands come to see the ball fall.
Packed in Times Square to welcome a new year in;
On the faces of petty thieves are plenty of grins.

Revelers smashed like a can of sardines,
With Artful Dodgers sandwiched in between.
Slipping hands into pockets to see what they find,
Their victims only have celebration in mind.

Wallets and checkbooks, a credit card or two;
Passports and cash, Broadway tickets from a few;
All make the booty of the pickpocket tonight -
New Year’s Eve a festive delight.

So if you feel the need to experience Time Square
Heed this warning and please be aware
That amongst this crowd doing the New Year’s Eve dance
There are a few crooks among them with a hand in your pants.

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Francine Roberts December 27, 2010 at 10:39 AM wonderful piece , men should be aware their wallets are not safe in a hip pocket unless hooked by a chain (biker walet), This happens regularly at the Vancouver PNE, good write Joe, much enjoyed

Daniel Cwiak December 27, 2010 at 10:27 AM Joe, it sounds like you were a victim of a New Year's Eve celebration in NY. Only experience would give you the insight you provide. Nice write...and I'll keep my hand on my wallet. Dan C