The Masked Bandit | Teen Ink
  1. Home
  2. Poetry
  3. Sonnet
  4. The Masked Bandit

The Masked Bandit

May 12, 2021
By pquach BRONZE, Friendswood, Texas
More by this author
pquach BRONZE, Friendswood, Texas
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
View profile

I prowl at night with footsteps unheard.

I rummage through your dumpster undeterred.

While my neighbors watch T.V. and play a game.

Milk carton shmilk carton it’s all the same.


A coat of black and grey conceals my silhouette.

Some reach out to pet, but it might leave me upset.

A jet black mask conceals my identity.

I put food first before my popularity.


I can live in the big city or in the countryside.

You could find me up a tree or by your side.

I have all five fingers just like you.

I’m a pretty smart cookie, how about you?


I’m a thief's favorite pet.

With my intelligence I can steal without a sweat.

I can assure you I’m not a criminal.

But I’m very analytical.


I prowl at night with footsteps unheard.

On your yard and patio undeterred.

I’ve got the fight of a cobra, but the kindness of a steed.

I’m a fluffy companion and a hug is just what I need.

© Patrick Q., Friendswood, Texas

Post a comment
Submit your own

Similar Articles

Previous Next
Poetry
My Fourteen Children
By Nika Allahverdi SILVER
Los Angeles, California
Nika Allahverdi SILVER, Los Angeles, California
8 articles 0 photos 1 comment
View profile
Poetry
Person
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND
Boca Raton, Florida
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You know you’re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is – wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you’re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself."

View profile
Poetry
Stuck
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND
Boca Raton, Florida
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You know you’re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is – wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you’re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself."

View profile
Poetry
For my best friend
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND
Boca Raton, Florida
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You know you’re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is – wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you’re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself."

View profile
Poetry
For a friend..
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND
Boca Raton, Florida
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You know you’re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is – wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you’re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself."

View profile
Poetry
These games
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND
Boca Raton, Florida
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You know you’re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is – wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you’re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself."

View profile

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

This article has 0 comments.