Who Killed Mr Body Premiere Contest Winner

I strolled into the room, real casual you see
I took a look around, one of them was guilty
*Bang* an authoritative door slam sounds in my wake
Dramatic sunglasses removal, in their boots, they will shake 

A murder committed, someone has to pay the price
Time to get down to business, time to roll the dice

At first I suspected Mr. Green with the dagger
Suspicious in the lounge with a cool, cocky swagger
No one could be trusted on this ill-fated night
Least of all the deceptive charms of one, Mrs. White
In the study I says, “PUT DOWN THAT WRENCH”
Oh yes, she wreaked of a foul, guilty stench 
But we can’t forget Miss. Scarlet’s wicked wiles
Think she’s got you fooled with sultry, saucy smiles
Then I find Mr. Mustard with a knife in the kitchen
I got a hunch see, this inkling’s got me itchin’
Is that Professor Plum hiding in the conservatory?
He says the pipe’s for plumbing, Yeah. A real likely story
I search the billiard room and the library 
What I find next is out of the ordinary
A revolver in the books, I take it to the dining room
Where sits Mrs. Peacock, shrouded in feather boa plume
She sits by glowing flame, provided by a candlestick
She licks her fingers coyly and snuffs out the wick
The lights come on, she’s gone! I find her in the cellar
Not to brag here, but my detective skills are stellar
It’s there I lay out all the evidence to accuse
If this was a game, I tell ya, it’s here you would lose

If you want the identity of this crafty sleuth
To really know who seeks the truth
The one following each mysterious Clue
Since it’s 1949 release, it’s every one of you


July 21, 2022
Start Sleuthing Poetry contest
Sponsored by: Natasha L Scragg
Featured Famous Sleuth: Clue board game participants young and old :)

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Date: 9/3/2022 10:26:00 AM
Well done Hat! Big congratulations on your win! Linda
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Date: 9/3/2022 1:35:00 AM
Wow! Such a beautiful writing! Congratulations!
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Date: 9/2/2022 5:17:00 PM
Pardon the pun but my hat is tipped to you for your first place sleuthing. Very cleverly written.
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Hat Bueckert
Date: 9/2/2022 9:52:00 PM
Thanks Jenna, I'm a sucker for good pun! Hehe
Date: 9/2/2022 12:15:00 PM
Well done, Hat. Love how you incorporated the rooms, weapons, and characters of the Clue game and ended with a verdict akin to the Murder on the Orient Express... everybody is guilty! Congrats and enjoy your weekend ~ John
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Hat Bueckert
Date: 9/2/2022 2:27:00 PM
Thanks John :)
Date: 9/2/2022 11:18:00 AM
Hello Hat. Huge congrats on your first placement in this contest! I was particularly impressed with your use of a well known family game to create your poem. It was such a clever way to interpret the theme. Loved it! Well Done :-D
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Hat Bueckert
Date: 9/2/2022 2:26:00 PM
Thanks so much Natasha, a really fun contest idea you had!
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