To Baker Street there comes a post
Who's sender must be diagnosed
The clues out are squeezed
And Sherlock's so pleased
That Watson's done better than most.
-=<+>=-
The client comes in for a visit
Wearing a mask - that's not cricket!
He won't say who he is
(The mystery increases)
But Holmes shows he knows in a minute.
-=<+>=-
"The evidence has me convinced
That you are Bohemia's Prince.
Now tell us the truth!"
Demanded the sleuth,
"Your presence some scandal now hints."
-=<+>=-
Thus Sherlock the Prince did astound
Who then threw his mask on the ground.
"I'm soon to be wed
To a princess" he said
"Before at last I can be crowned."
-=<+>=-
"The maiden's modest sensitivity
Could prove a distinct liability
I sowed some wild oats
In my youth" the Prince boasts
"Divorce is a real possibility."
-=<+>=-
"I ran 'round with an 'adventuress'
Irene Adler (who knew how to dress!)
I certainly had fun
But I might be undone
Now that she's proved treacherous!"
-=<+>=-
Holmes listened to the Prince's sad tale
"Does the woman then threaten blackmail?
In case she tries it
You can just deny it
Her infamous scheme would then fail."
-=<+>=-
"I cannot deny I was with her,
There's the small matter of a picture…"
The Prince cleared his throat
And hastened to note,
"'Twas under the spell of some liquor."
-=<+>=-
"I see that your Majesty's aggrieved
"This evidence must be retrieved."
Holmes mind quickly whirled
"Her home must be burgled,
And then she will not be believed."
-=<+>=-
Then the Prince his fears cast aside
(He certainly looked gratified)
When he bid them adieu
Holmes knew what to do
"This calls for a clever disguise!"
-=<+>=-
Holmes dressed like a groom to go spy
Her habits and haunts to descry
It made him quite happy
Her coachman was chatty
Since info like that you can't buy.
-=<+>=-
She meets every day with a lawyer
(There's nobody else that calls on her)
"But what does it mean?"
He said, eyes a-gleam
"Is he the plot-master, and not her?"
-=<+>=-
"No matter whose wits I must match
I must make a plan with dispatch
I'll need your help Watson
If danger you'd not shun
For a counter-plot now I must hatch."
-=<+>=-
He thought as he puffed on his pipe
Of how best the photo to swipe
"I've got it!" he said
"She'll show me instead
And Watson we must strike tonight!"
Please, unmute!! I did it!! I got the mourning dove singing this morning on this video. The other birds are rather loud, but you can hear it singing in the background if you listen closely. It's singing very low in the distance, but it's there. It's hollow, reedy sound is lovely and unique. It has a steady rhythm to its sound. Every morning, I take Petey for her morning constitutional, and we listen to the glorious sounds of the birds, and we hope to hear a mourning dove. Today, we heard it so we're sharing it with you!!! Isn't it lovely? GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!! 🌅🌄🕊🕊🌳🌷🌹 I love to listen to all of these birds sing!! It makes me very, very happy, and that's the perfect way to start a day!! I wish everyone a happy and joyful day filled with kindness and love ❤️ 😍