John Lawless Poet Free verse

What happened here?

What happened here!?
Hindsight’s forever rebuke
“the toys just jumped out of the toybox”
“Billy did it!”
“Billy wasn’t here and toys can’t jump!”
I was too young to request counsel.
Billy had an iron clad alibi.
He had been in “time out”
When the alleged offense was committed.

I was sentenced to “Time Out”
20 Minutes, no bail
No TV and a cold supper.

My fate never changed
As whenever that…that question
Was asked…I muttered….
“Billy did it”
And yes….Billy had an alibi
And I looked guilty….

I tried blaming the dog once
Until it was proven
The dog had an alibi
He couldn’t pee that high up on the tree trunk
I should’a named that dog …..
                                                     BILLY

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Gershon Wolf August 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM As in Billy Carter the Farter, pehaps. ~ All Aboard for Libya

sara Etgen-Baker August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM 😂

Christopher Delegans August 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM Excellent write, John! This made me chuckle this afternoon. I appreciate the humor and fun in this one.

Paula Goldsmith August 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM Your "What happened here?" is a creative/fun write. I Love This One. SOOOOOO Cute.... Thanks for the laugh, I needed it..... Yes, the dog should be called BILLY or you need a good alibi. Hahaha!!!! Have a fun day writing away...........