Victims and Perpetrators

Poetry

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Dive into the mischievous world of Victims and Perpetrators: Light Verse Judgement on the Criminally Inclined, where the lines between lawbreakers and law enforcers blur in the most whimsical ways. Through the masterful pen of John Gentry, a humorist poet with a penchant for the peculiar, this collection of poems invites readers on a rollicking journey through the underbelly of society, all from the safety of their armchairs.From the tale of Felony Fred, whose criminal escapades are as endearing as they are egregious, to the saga of a hapless diner in Hard Rock, Idaho, Gentry crafts a universe where crime does indeed pay – in laughter and wit. Each poem is a vignette, a snapshot of life on the other side of the law, told with a twinkle in the eye and a tip of the hat to the absurd.So, whether you’re a seasoned criminal mastermind looking to take a break from your nefarious activities, or a law-abiding citizen with a love for the lyrical, Victims and Perpetrators offers something for everyone. It’s a reminder that, in the end, we’re all just characters in the grand, ridiculous story of life – some of us just have better alibis than others.

A native of “the great northwest” and author of Victims and Perpetrators—and, coming soon, the third impertinent issue of the X-Legged Table series: Farewell to Ordinary—John was born in Spokane, Washington, too late to prevent WWII. The third world conflict, however, he nipped in the bud by service to his country’s mighty navy in the early 1950s. Later on, he taught school, private and public and probably got away with a thing or two. John Gentry received his BA in History and a Masters in Arts in Education. How else to explain his hanging around ‘til 90?