“Give me the phone Effie.
I have to make a call.”
She handed it over to me
and walked into the hall.
The inspector had no clues.
He asked for my two cents,
asked me to give him my views.
I didn’t; the call was intense.
The dame had come in
asking for my advice
two days ago and then
was arrested by Vice.
I had seen the smallish
puncture, blood pooling,
and I wanted to abolish
the coroner’s ruling.
The wound was there,
but he missed the needle
lying next to the chair.
He tried to wheedle.
If I couldn’t get the cops
to do their job, I’d need
to pull out all stops
to find a hard lead.
For Gershon...with smiles
Inspired by, but not entered in, Natasha L Scragg’s Start Sleuthing Poetry Contest
This is a Rondine in pentameter
Never say never my darling Betty.
I think past sweet words have been a good start
and know they’re ingress to a woman’s heart
Would you like to rest on this soft settee,
there is no danger its firm and steady.
Gospel truth, in pantsuit you look so smart.
Never say never.
I saw you, dear, at Tavern Gramercy.
In Effie Silk Dress you were piece of art,
I could have torn your lucky date apart.
The Maitre d' had your table ready
Never say never.
What Might They Find There
If someone was to look there
deep into my soul
They would find a bucket list that looks like an ancient scroll
The list of things of my heart's desires
1. To see the amazing Effie tower
Number two would be so grand
2. Camp on Seven Mile Beach toes deep in the sand
Three would make me a little insane
3. Run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain
Four is a long life fantasy indeed
4. Take a selfie at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
Five is for certain
5. I'd love to Ride a camel in Petra, Jordan
Six would be some what of a hassle
6. Learn to fly fish at Inverlochy Castle
Seven should be on a high demand
7. Sip coffee at Nishinomaru Garden in Japan
Eight would light up my aura
8. Get a massage in Bora Bora
Nine Is a Beauty that not many know
9. To go deep in Naica mine in Mexico
Ten sends my soul a fantastic chill
10. To See Christ the Redeemer (statue) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
9-16-2016
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