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Poem about a crime/criminals - does anyone know a good one?

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SpeccieSeccie · 15/01/2008 13:32

I'm going to a Burns Night and the theme is Crime. Everyone does a turn and, since I can't sing or play an instrument, I reckon I'd be best off with a poem. Does anyone know a good piece? I'd do the one about Bess and the Highwayman but I think it's a bit long.

All suggestions very gratefully received!

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LoveAndSqualor · 15/01/2008 15:06

What about Porphyria's Lover by Robert Browning? About a psychotic chap who strangled his lover so she'd be his forever:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porphyria%27s_Lover

For sth a bit less melodramatic, Tim Liardet's latest collection, Blood Choir, is based on his time teaching in prisons, and has a lot - some very good - on crime and criminals. Have had a quick scout around but can't find any online, annoyingly - I have the collection knocking around somewhere though, so will post if I happen on it.

Yummers · 21/01/2008 14:54

'The Highwayman', although i expect someone has already suggested it.

Yummers · 21/01/2008 14:55

oh i really should read o/ps properly!

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