The Usual Suspects
You know my methods, Watson...25 total reviews
Comment from tfawcus
A rollicking good mystery delivered with your usual panache, Steve. Your use of italics tickles the fancy with some intriguing double meanings suggested. This one should do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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A rollicking good mystery delivered with your usual panache, Steve. Your use of italics tickles the fancy with some intriguing double meanings suggested. This one should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Tony. I woke up one morning with the first lines in my head - it just took a while to work out where it was going. Fun to write, though!
Steve
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Murder Mystery", is an extremely well-written and entertaining piece. With craft and skill, this talented poet has told it as he saw it. To me, this is definitely a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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"Murder Mystery", is an extremely well-written and entertaining piece. With craft and skill, this talented poet has told it as he saw it. To me, this is definitely a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Duchess - glad you enjoyed this little frolic.
Steve
Steve,
I thought you're little frolic was wonderful.
God bless, take care and keep sharing!
the Duchess
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Haha, what are motley crew those relatives and others were. You did a great job with your contest entry. I enjoyed reading it. I could 'hear' the meter in my head as I read it. the lines were smooth, the rhymes were super, the descriptions of the people involved were fun to read and the imagery was perfect.
Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Haha, what are motley crew those relatives and others were. You did a great job with your contest entry. I enjoyed reading it. I could 'hear' the meter in my head as I read it. the lines were smooth, the rhymes were super, the descriptions of the people involved were fun to read and the imagery was perfect.
Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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A motley crew, indeed! And not particularly caring!
Thanks for the kind words - I am glad you enjoyed this fanciful tale.
Steve
Comment from Markie Doczi
This was a fun read! Perfect syllabism (I just made that up but you know what I mean)!
And yes they all sounded guilty at worst, and at best, that couldn't care less.
I believe stanza number nine was my favorite.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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This was a fun read! Perfect syllabism (I just made that up but you know what I mean)!
And yes they all sounded guilty at worst, and at best, that couldn't care less.
I believe stanza number nine was my favorite.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you! My syllabism is always spot on!
Steve
Comment from Boogienights
This was such a fun rhyming poem to read. I love mysteries, and this one was a doosie. I think it was the butler in the study with the candlestick. What do you think? Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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This was such a fun rhyming poem to read. I love mysteries, and this one was a doosie. I think it was the butler in the study with the candlestick. What do you think? Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Definitely Colonel Mustard in the Library with a lead pipe!
Glad you enjoyed - sorry I wasn't clever enough to weave in a trail of clues to identify the real killer!
Steve
Comment from LisaMay
What a hoot of a poem! Detailing the aftermath of the crime, thinking what to call all his kids (with alliteration), responses for alibis, persuading all the detectives to congregate, and tweaking the lines to fit the metre - what fun you had with this black comedy... and what fun it provides for readers. I hope you win.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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What a hoot of a poem! Detailing the aftermath of the crime, thinking what to call all his kids (with alliteration), responses for alibis, persuading all the detectives to congregate, and tweaking the lines to fit the metre - what fun you had with this black comedy... and what fun it provides for readers. I hope you win.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Lisa. It was definitely fun to write. I decided early on I really needed to identify all of the twenty-two progeny!
I appreciate the sixth star!
Steve
Comment from RShipp
Oh should not laugh when another dies ...
'Rich, old Lord Athenree fell from the balcony,
plunged to the patio, shattered his skull.
First time in ages His Lordship was int'resting;"
But that was funny!
I enjoyed the rest of your Who-Dun-It poem as well!
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Oh should not laugh when another dies ...
'Rich, old Lord Athenree fell from the balcony,
plunged to the patio, shattered his skull.
First time in ages His Lordship was int'resting;"
But that was funny!
I enjoyed the rest of your Who-Dun-It poem as well!
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Oh, I think we're allowed to laugh at death when it is clearly a fictional character. Where would we be without black humour? My favourite movie comedy of all time is "Death at a Funeral" - the British version, not the lack-lustre US rip-off!
Thanks for stopping by.
Steve
Comment from Pantygynt
This is light verse at its very best, frequent use of alliteration and some lovely names that drive the thing inexorably forward. Not to mention a touch of bawdiness to raise a giggle here and there. I would love yo see this win. Who needs gravitas!
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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This is light verse at its very best, frequent use of alliteration and some lovely names that drive the thing inexorably forward. Not to mention a touch of bawdiness to raise a giggle here and there. I would love yo see this win. Who needs gravitas!
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Gynt. especially for that sixth star. I did have fun with this. I woke up one morning with the first few lines already in my head, although it's taken me a while to work out where to go with it.
Hope you remain safe and well.
Steve
Comment from AnnieDawn
Very clever this post. I had a really good chuckle while reading it. I cannot write it, but like to read the sing song rhythm. Great job and I had fun with this one. Hope you do another and I run across it to review.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Very clever this post. I had a really good chuckle while reading it. I cannot write it, but like to read the sing song rhythm. Great job and I had fun with this one. Hope you do another and I run across it to review.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Annie - glad you enjoyed.
I do have a book in progress called Forty-Four Fabulous Funnies - just got to stop being so darned lazy and get it to publication.
Steve
Comment from equestrik
I enjoyed the rhyming and applaud you ability to make it all work while concocting a murder mystery at the same time! Very nicely done. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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I enjoyed the rhyming and applaud you ability to make it all work while concocting a murder mystery at the same time! Very nicely done. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Thank you! Looks like you recently became active on the site after joining up a long time ago, so welcome to the FanStory fold. I am glad you enjoyed my perverse sense of humour. The rhyming and rhythm come easily - it's the tying it together in a story that is challenging.
Steve