DRUG SUSPECT

“Hands out of your pockets
Hands behind your back
Step away from your vehicle
What‘s this? You got some smack?”

“No, sir that’s my cereal
It’s wheat germ fortified
I mix it with some fruit juice
It’s organic… no pesticides”.

“Who you think you’re kidding?
Looks like drugs to me
Where you going? What’s your hurry?
Gotta make a delivery?”

“No way, I work at the lumber yard
I carry boards around all day
Sometimes I drive a forklift
I don’t do drugs, not me, no way.”

“Where’s your wallet and your license?
You got an ID or a tag?”
“Yes sir, they’re in my jacket
I ain’t trying to get you mad.”

Once cleared of any charges
His story verified
An apology was accepted
“See I told you, I don’t lie”.

Not a crook and not a dealer
He was uncuffed and set free
No ticket or citations
No charge or felonies.

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Image from Google Images: Vector Toons

Author: Patty Richardson

Writer: Film scripts, poetry, short stories and songs. View all posts by Patty Richardson