My aunt was old and very weak
but rich up to her ears.
She had much gold and silver, too
and therefore many fears.
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interesting ending - what works with this poem is - it kept me going to the end wanting to know why and what would happen - sign of a good story teller
Herbert one writes what one feels, I have written many a crime poem over the years because I am am interested in criminology. I liked your poem it flowed well, I love to read a poem where the pen flows to make easy reading and this one did.
Aah, a poem to my liking. It sends chills up and down my spine, you're 10 awaits.
Did you write this from a pure fictional angle or did it realte to an actual happening? ? ?
Excellent Metre and I loved the last stanza. It is also good to see poets write from another view. Very nice.
Interesting write....I had to read it till the end.