August 07, 2010

The Sparkler

The robbers got away with it, a load of household goods
And silver, diamonds, gems and things -like a proper burglar should.
It happened to my neighbours - (she's a stuck up ruddy mare)
They came home to an empty house - them things they weren't there!

It had only been the sixth time that they'd holidayed this year
Such a shame, an awful circumstance when life is so austere!
They'd usually ignore me or avoid my very stare,
It's horrid being invisible when indeed you're blummin' there.

But today they rushed to ring my bell, and asked me if I saw
Anyone?  I shook my head and gave a loud 'pshaw'.
Of course I said I didn't (and it was a true egad)
But the answer might have doubled if I hadn't or I had.

So the Boys in Blue came visiting, insurances were called.
A story plead and things were said (situation NOT forestalled?!)
Anyhow, it settled down, things smoothed out as they wanted,
And lived the life of well-to-do, and loudly - how they vaunted.

A few months passed, and then at last came lots of sunny rays
My garden slowly budding life, brightened up the days.
I found my can eventually, hidden in the rough.
And went inside to fill him up with water and feedstuff.

Then I heard a little rattling, a scrapey-scrappy sound
I tipped my can right upside down and gasped at what I'd found.
Diamonds of pure craftsmen's work, sunk in heavy, golden chains
Oh, how life throws out circumstance and strangely does pertain.

So knocking hard upon their door, I handed them a gift
And a touching little goodbye card obtained thanks to their grift.
Alas, I am a-moving on, I'd love to "stay and chat!"
But there's so much to do now my deposit's on that flat!

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

*smiles*


I love this......

Helen said...

This is priceless ... I haven't heard or read the word 'pshaw' for so long it made me laugh right out loud!

Brian Miller said...

smiles. a little bit o luck there and some deviousness...nice magpie.

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

witty and fun tale.
have fun and smiles!

Tumblewords: said...

Love it!

Wildernesschic said...

I loved this xx

Oddyoddyo13 said...

LoL Love the voice in this one!!

Sam Liu said...

This is so charming, Lena. A delight to read, I'm smiling from ear to ear :D

Lyn said...

Quite funny and philosophical at the same time..never know where a treasure lies!!

steveroni said...

The reason my comment is not the FIRST--I had to go check around the 'hood upending all the flower pots, watering cans and buckets...just in case.......

REALLY enjoyed this one, Lena!

Unknown said...

hi its really amazing

signed...bkm said...

clever indeed...bkm

The Urban Cowboy said...

Ha, this was awesome...now to go check around for lost gifts.

Everyday Goddess said...

no telling what treasures await us in a watering can.

nicely magged.

Kavita said...

WOW!!! What an amazing story-poem!!!
I wish I "find" such treasures in my watering can too! For that, I first need a watering can, and second, I need wealthy neighbors :)
An awesome read!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the style, the rhymes... oh everything about it!!!

Felicitas said...

This was so much fun to read! I really enjoyed it.

(Thanks for visiting me, as well.)

Helena said...

*blush 'n' stuff*....you're all too kind. Thank you for stopping by!

~T~ said...

Haha! Fun story, great voice.

Ed Pilolla said...

you are so much fun:)