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I have become an old woman, Who is plump and grey Like us all, as we get old I have much that I could say I like adventure I have had an exciting life I do have to leave my desk To remove a dagger or a knife From an Innocent Victim Who has come to harm Bells start to ring inside my head Causing me alarm. Is this another murder? One I have to solve Where do I start? And how can I resolve This crime, I don't have a clue. Don't be ridiculous, You have solved many murders before, You found the latest one Laying on the floor If I stop talking to myself, I might get some ideas From the books on my shelf Books that I have written And enjoyed doing so very much, I feel entirely smitten, To write crime novels and such. A woman born before the time Sometimes, my words were risqué Have you guessed who I am? I am the famous Agatha Christie.

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Date: 5/30/2023 1:18:00 PM
Shirley, wonderfully penned, I really like your poem and congratulations on your win in the contest, well done !
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Date: 5/29/2023 6:24:00 PM
Terrific work placing 7th in my contest! Very clever write, Agatha would be proud! Sorry took so long to judge.
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Date: 4/8/2023 7:24:00 AM
A well known writer indeed Shirley Good to read your piede today '
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/10/2023 6:14:00 PM
Thank you, Joe. I hope you are well and having a pleasant day, Take care, Shirley
Date: 4/5/2023 7:52:00 AM
Ha….l love this one Shirley and l dont mind an A. Christie murder movie or two!! Well written….Debx
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/10/2023 6:17:00 PM
Thank you, Deb I like her approach to things. She had an exciting life. Take care, ShirleyXX
Date: 4/5/2023 7:45:00 AM
One of my favorites, Shirley. I have read many of her great novels. Very well written.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/10/2023 6:19:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel I appreciate your kind comments very much. Take care, Shirley

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