Couplets of Collusion #40

Precipice

she lurched and gripped the wooden canyon rail
the judge was dumb to let him out on bail

Couplets of Collusion #39

Gremlins in the Gas Tank

he turned the key, yet still the engine failed
how now to get the Christmas presents mailed?

Couplets of Collusion #38

Sweat and Wires

the chill air swept his bones like dust on rock
his fingers worked against the ticking clock

Couplets of Collusion #37

Used and Forgotten

the ragged woman screamed in howling rage
for all her work, she never earned a wage

Couplets of Collusion #36

Venom and Vengeance

the puncture wound began to ache and throb
cold eyes beheld the smug, self righteous, Bob

Couplets of Collusion #35

Grammar for Goodies

he added on a subordinate clause
in writing to that jolly Santa Clause

Couplets of Collusion #34

Dog on Deck

the whimpers were from "Not So Brave" the Dane
from eastward came the howling hurricane