While mulling by the lake

spotted an empty canoe

and a soloing shoe

was it foul play

or fowl play?

Commiserating birds

with very few words

not takers of chance

diverted their glance.

Ah! But the hen saw it all

with no one to call!

Fled back to the farm

and safe in the barn

cackled a telltale song

but the culprit was gone.

The Farmer in the Dell

© 2018-2019 – Franci Eugenia Hoffman

 A gander at me –

I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both professionally and personally. Now it’s time for me to follow my dreams by doing things I enjoy…spending time with family, learning, sharing, traveling, writing poetry and encouraging others to pursue their goals.

original post (altered) https://amanpan.blog/2017/07/08/who-done-it/