Best Suspects Poems

Every day at quarter to four
There is often a rush to the library door
The ‘usual suspects’ are often there
Sitting on a library chair

They speak to the teacher who they have upset
It may have been deliberate or even for a bet
They could have been fighting, swearing...

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No one suspects the poet
To be the subject of the piece
The poet is expected the least

No one thinks the poet
would write about them self
When they write of no one else

No one assumes the poet
Ever needs help fighting
They just congratulate the writing

No one worries for the...

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It's kind to offer a shoulder
to a person in need 
but make sure 
they don't turn on you
and suck the lifeforce out of you

Beware of vampires roaming
in sheep's clothing



AP: 2nd place 2025...

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Libby Lou was a professional intermeddler
She had her hands in all most all of the towns people’s pots
Adding carrots and potatoes to some, digging tomatoes out of others
Criticizing the amount of thyme and pepper, 
Constantly tasting, moving between their houses, burners and pots
Taking out, putting...

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Skinny girl cat was horrified
When she finally realized
She looked more human than cat, her reflection was petrified.
How can this be? She asked her ma who lied.

No idea, her mother said.
She knew her husband and preferred to not be dead.
Why you look more human, is odd...

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There are pelican prints on this map the suspicious sea captain said.
We all denied seeing a fowl using his desk, for we wanted our heads.
He had a cutlass and was not afraid to use it on any of us.
I know you know about Peter, he...

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