Suspects Poems - Poems about Suspects

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 as lead. We really do not know, her daddy said....

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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 said. He’s an ornery cuss! Peter the Pelican is actually trying...

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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 in, advising everyone, fixing things Stirring, stirring stirring. Constantly stirring. She came...

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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 poet Their hell-ridden heart Is just a piece of the art No one...

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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 or smoking When they arrive for their chat no one is...

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