The Thomas Crown Affair

I am very well aware
of the Thomas Crown affair.
As I sit here in my chair
running fingers through my hair.

Now I solemnly declare
that it certainly is not fair.
So I really do not dare
to pretend I do not care.

For though I may despair
and haven’t got a prayer
of having any share
in the Thomas Crown Affair.

I find I have a flair
for making people care
exactly what they wear
when strolling through the square.

On their way to anywhere
unless they stop and stare
at a window filled with glare
or a multi-millionaire.

If you feel you must repair
to a place with weather fair,
you can ride upon a mare
she will surely take you there.

You can feast on tasty fare
such as eggs and ham or hare
or steak that’s very rare.
It will all be great I swear.

Then, come see me in my lair,
it’s best that you prepare
or you’re bound to get a scare
when you meet my big black bear.

I call him Robespierre
for that’s his nom de guerre
but for those of you who care
I have a truth to share.

It was really Robespierre
who with tender loving care
upon the taking of a dare
devised the Thomas Crown affair.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/11/2010 10:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Robert. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/9/2010 11:30:00 PM
Oh, I see I forgot to leave my comments. So sorry. What a great write! Fun to hear, great wording and great rhyming. Enjoyed! Caroline.
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Date: 8/6/2010 2:24:00 PM
Robert, I have never seen ten strophees of aaaa rhyme pattern used with the same sounding rhyme for all ten. Very few poets can pulll off the aaaa pattern for even two strophees. I don't 'tip my hate to you, I throw it in the air in awe. You pulled off not two but ten strophees beautifully. tom
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Date: 8/3/2010 6:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Robert. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/2/2010 12:55:00 PM
Hmm, never saw the movie. Now I feel I have to.
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Date: 7/16/2010 12:13:00 PM
And The Thomas Crown Affair is a brilliant movie.. the original with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.. that kissing scene is the WoW of all time.. as your poem is today..Robert.. its one of my favorite movies and this poem is a pretty nice fav too.. with luv.. I so enjoyed.. creative..
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