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kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

0 posted 2004-01-12 01:26 PM

Police Work

I admit from the start that I’m not very smart.
But my Dad was a crook. Now I’m bashful to look.
In a small Midwest town where each day wore a gown
Of the leaves or the snow or the grass I would mow

He would park near a bar in his black police car
and he’d grin with delight when he turned on his light
For each driver he’d spy who went racing on by.
”You were speeding, I find, would you follow behind?”

On a rut-fested road, he would lead them and goad
When they came to the judge that “His Honor don’t budge”.
He was strong and severe and instilled them with fear.
When his siren would whine, they’d be minus a fine.

So now why, might you ask, do I take him to task?
Was he letting some go in exchange for some dough?
But the judge got a part of the fine for a start
And my father was paid from the tickets he made.

So the townsfolk were glad, even tho’ I was sad
He was wrong was my thought, as my conscience I fought.
’Cuz the judge, the big hack, raised some chickens in back
And he handed Dad one when a speeder was done.

And my mom got a grin on her face from Dad’s sin
For it meant for our dinner some chicken’s a winner
Well, it now makes me laugh at the charm of his gaff.
But I fear when I tell. Does it mean he’s in …..

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2004-01-12 01:30 PM

Terrina
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since 2003-12-31

Posts 166
California

2 posted 2004-01-12 01:32 PM

What an interesting poem.
I love the way it flows.

Endlessecho
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since 2003-09-05

Posts 398
I live within myself

3 posted 2004-01-12 03:13 PM

hahahaha.. oh my goodness. That's funny. Love the story - pure refreshment.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2004-01-12 04:49 PM

You are quite the storyteller Ken!
Very much enjoyed the smiles this afternoon.
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

In the midst of winter..
I found there lives within me,
an invincible summer.

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

5 posted 2004-01-12 05:01 PM

Yes, you are quite a story teller--you had me listening! NIce flow and easy to follow.Enjoyed--
Sadelite

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2004-01-12 05:07 PM

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

7 posted 2004-01-12 05:56 PM

'Shine so dear,Terrina too
Thanks sincere go out to you
End', m'friend, I'm glad your pleased
E, so sweet, and Sad'lite's eased.
Gary's lady says it too
Praise from her I'll never rue.

Much obliged to all. KJ

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

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