Stop Thief!
Stop Thief! - meaning Summary
Humor About Loss
A speaker addresses a policeman in a playful, absurd complaint that their knees have been stolen. The poem treats bodily loss as a comic misadventure, turning physical incapacity into a humorous appeal for help. Its tone is childlike and wry, using an impossible theft to convey frustration and helplessness in a lighthearted way. The short, direct lines create instant comic immediacy and a memorable image.
Read Complete AnalysesPoliceman, policeman, Help me please. Someone went and stole my knees. I’d chase him down but I suspect My feet and legs just won’t connect.
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