Dodgy Dave Dislocates
Distracted from his business...
Dodgy Dave, our usual source of illicit loot,
Is rather indisposed.
Surprisingly, or perhaps not,
Time and tide caught up with him.
"Right, Dave, you're nicked."
And on goes the handcuffs, and then he is
Carefully, cautiously (!) shoved into the police car. But
Twisting his hands, Dodgy Dave dislocates his thumbs.
I'm not sure how. But he escapes his captors at the traffic lights,
On the run, he needs to disappear fast! So,
Now he remains hidden somewhere up North.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Comments (4)
First of all. LOVE THE BUG, HIPPIE DAYS (my poem). This is so up my alley. Kindred spirits we are. Always looking for a good laugh. This is my kinda poem. Love love love it.
Up North. Dodgy Dave is Santa Claus! 🤣🤣🤣 I loved your poem!
This is hilarious. Love it!
Very good! Great title for a fun acrostic! I enjoyed this one!