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Not always a law-abiding citizen...
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Picked a lock or two with the right tool,

Starting a car with two wires was cool,

Screwdriver to turn the steering wheel,

How I once did cars steal…

 

Muled some drugs from the Big Apple,

Out to a certain steel city,

In the western end of an accompanying state,

Such was an experience that would have led to an uncertain fate…

 

Any number of things done while quite young,

Thought I was being cool and having fun,

Finally prison did end my youthful reign,

Three years in a cell, taught me to be more sane…

© ed ~ 11/20/05
 

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 Reviews of "Not always a law-abiding citizen..."
Reviewed by Declan Crosson
Reviewed on November 22, 2005
Isn't it amazing how we can fess up to what we've done...Love the write.

Melissa, the Certified Locksmith that has professionally (and legally I might add) broken into cars for a living. :)

Reviewed by Henry Lefevre
Reviewed on November 22, 2005
Congratulations on turning the corner. May your new career pay big dividends. Vaya con Dios.

Hank

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 22, 2005
the past is the past ... what's important is keeping focused on the present ...

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 22, 2005
I guess we all need to learn something, everyday.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on November 22, 2005
Ed,

Yep ! that'll do ir every time.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 22, 2005
Honesty is always the best medisine mate...glad you learned your lesson....that crime never pays at the end my friend!!

But now is the time to smile while looking back to the fun you had!!

Thanks for sharing Ed!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Dan Rains (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2005
You've done very well with a subject most of us would just as soon block out of our minds. Excellent work.
Dan

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 21, 2005
I'm glad you learned Ed, many do not, so I'd say you are ahead of the game. Perhaps your father made more of an impression than you realize. You took after him in poetry too...;-) Now, you have Rufuz to keep you straight! woof woof!;-)

Eileen

Reviewed by June Thompson (Reader)
Reviewed on November 21, 2005
honest write

I on the other hand was so fortunate as not to be caught but I paid in other ways believe me!

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 21, 2005
spilling the beans
its all water under the bridge
just focus ahead Big Guy

William .....Peace Brother


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