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Cheap Accusation

by David R Spellman

The evidence was very clear
many clues left sloppily behind.
Two victims had been beaten,
three others fried at their side,
a couple, sliced and toasted,
another squeezed and drained
only pulpy remnants remained;
the last, beaned and then scalded
had poured out upon the grounds.
The disheveled daily newspaper
whose headlines were never read
lay opened only to "Help Wanted"
while at the doorway, there I stood
observing the disgust on her face
as she pocketed a meager two-bit tip
and cleaned away the dirty dishes
from my late morning’s breakfast.
Catching me just before escaping
in her eyes I clearly witnessed
her confession of cheap accusation
leaving me convinced of the fact
and unprepared for my defense.
 

08/02/2002

Posted on 11/12/2002
Copyright © 2024 David R Spellman

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Mara Meade on 11/12/02 at 10:42 PM

-chuckle- I wondered where this was going and really enjoyed the ride! Clever and well-described, David. I could feel the waitresses frustration and understand your exit!

Posted by Charles E Minshall on 11/12/02 at 11:00 PM

Was it bad service or the sound the birds make? Fun to read Dave.....Charlie

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 11/13/02 at 03:09 AM

Captivating action/reaction piece Dave. Personally, I tip (or don't tip at all) depending on the quality of service; sounds like you do the same.

Posted by Richard Paez on 11/14/02 at 02:19 AM

Witty David, exceptionally witty! For the first several lines I was thinking, "Wow, David's dark side," and then you flipped me like a coin! LOL! Well done!

Posted by Anne Howe on 11/14/02 at 05:20 PM

a wonderful 'set up' .... excellent read , david

Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 11/15/02 at 03:20 AM

LOL! Now this is a twister! Very clever use of words I must say. At first I thought I was reading of some horrible crime. Well, in fact it was sort of--nothing like a mangled breakfast! Hehehee! All so humorously summarized in the disgust on the face of the waitress over the miserly tip. David, the budding humorist!

Posted by Kate Demeree on 11/15/02 at 03:38 AM

*softly smiling*... ummm... a twist indeed. Very Clever!

Posted by Gabrielle L Gervais on 11/16/02 at 07:27 PM

I feel as though there is so much more to this than breakfast and bad service. But much of what a poem is- is the interpretation of the reader. Maybe what i see is only what i want to see... but i see, in beautiful imagery, dissappiontment in the acceptance of unfulfillment. Or maybe its just scrambled eggs.

Posted by Kristine Briese on 12/02/02 at 08:19 PM

Oh, great capture of one of those moments that keep us human. Well done, Dave.

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