They buried old man Dodger
just as his will requested
outside in his backyard
was where his soul now rested.
The time had finally come
for the reading of the will
and who would be responsible
for paying Dodgers' bills.
The children they all gathered
all six of them you see
they sat down and they waited
to hear his last decree.
The oldest child was Tommy
the middle child was Jack
Then Marilyn and Anthony
Little Cheryl Ann and Mack.
The atmosphere was dense
like the administrator predicted
and every eye was focused
as though they were convicted.
As the final will was read
Tommy gave a wicked sneer
he thought that he would be the one
to have the biggest share.
But Tommy grew all flustered
from his inheritance
a beat up rusty pickup truck
that didn't make much sense.
Now Cheryl Ann and Mack,
the ones he loved the most
dropped their jaws and popped their eyes
as if they saw a ghost.
You see old Dodger left them
a share of his estate
to keep the backyard tidy
so he left them both a rake.
Now Marilyn and Anthony
was feeling rather sick
they didn't think that old Dodger
would play this dirty trick.
But Dodger wasn't playing
he knew what he had done
He left a thing of value
for his middle son.
The children were all speechless
They couldn't say a word
shock were on their faces
by the things that they all heard.
Now Jack grew rather anxious
he couldn't wait to hear
just what Dodger left him
and prayed that he was fair.
Now Marilyn the proudest child
sat livid and misty eyed
for old Dodger bequeath her with
the bed in which he died.
The administrator felt the tension
it hung above the room
To Anthony he finally spoke
your dad left you a broom.
Jack thought that he was lucky
as he stood stark and still
for he would be responsible
for paying Dodgers' bills.
Author notes
This poem was a spinoff to a poem I wrote in Feb of 2004 called "The Bill". It's about an old man who lived to be a hundred, died and left all his money to charity. His greedy children all waited around for him to die in hopes that they would get his money. Fortunately for him he left a will and today April of 2005 the will is being read by the administrator. I hope you all enjoy because I had fun writing it, thank you for reading.
I won silver with this one.
Written April 17th, 2005
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Quite the predicament here - to all their just reward. Congrats on winning bronze in this contest.
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This I like.
Yep I know of a guy that did just that. His children were indeed greedy and well he left his money to the people who cared for him and never knew he had means. They did for the old man out of the goodness of their hearts. I know because I was one of them. This is funny but it is also true. -
Oops sorry, I fixed it and thanks.
Avril
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what did you win with this? You haven't mentioned it in your authors comments. Other than that, I thought it was a great poem, I really enjoyed it, good luck in the contest
best wishes as always
Star Of The Night
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10/10!
lol.. This one gave me a giggle, Yet made my heart way heavy because to even think about someone's children doing that just... Upsets me. AMAZING write though, I loved it.
Frances Lynn
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This is just wonderful.Both lyrical and entertaining.Bravo!
Peace,Rob -
I found this quite humorous. Leave it to Dodger to get in the final word
Best wishes in the contest
Ruth -
this is well written and sad too good job and good lucking the contest
love and light
blaze -
this was a true delight for me because it took me back to what made me so crazy about your work in the first place.my only complaint is it had to end.i am a fan of the story poem and yours are anomg the best.this is indicative of that style.the fow is easy,the rhymes are great,the form is set up well.this is a masterpiece and it has the signature of a true author.
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Outstanding
Oh this was by far Outstanding!! hahahahaha poor little rich kids!
Your meter was near flawless and just bounced across my screen, in a delightful tale of woe...excellent writing!
I'd say good luck, but you don't need it
and blessings, Sandi
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Once again I am impressed but the range of your work.Another excellent entry, which made for good reading,So glad it will be votes that win this and not my decision Good luck
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Ms Diamond, This is beautiful. An occasional wicked thought occupies our Diamond, nothing to serious. - Thank you.
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OOOHHH This is great Avril, what a shock they were in for hey?
Wonderfully written my sweet~Love~Joan
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This is great, it reminds me of that commercial where the family is sitting around watching the will of a lady and the guy keeps flipping ahead and his sister slaps him. I always get such a kick out of that. Anyway i really enjoyed reading this poem
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