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
I'm a grandmother of four amazing grandchildren and a mum of three fabulous children. I write poetry mainly, also prose and the odd story. I live in Scotland, UK. For a secret link to watch me read my favourite poems click right here!
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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!