Written for: Poetic Asides 2019 PAD November Chapbook Challenge – Day 22
“For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Mr. (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Feel free to replace the Mr. title with Mrs., Ms., Miss, Dr., etc. Possible titles include: “Mr. Nice Guy,” “Mrs. Pac Man,” “Miss Goody Two-Shoes.”
Ms. Scarlett
Slinky Miss Scarlett
was a suspect, you know.
She appeared in every room.
The wielded candlestick caused deathly blow.
Professor Plum
Professor Plum seemed a gent,
educator in college of note.
He never looked the suspect type
’til in library with lead pipe, he smote.