Word of the Day - forsooth

forsooth

/fəˈsuːθ/
adverb
humorous, archaic
sentence adverb Indeed (often used ironically)

Origin
Old English forsōth (see for, sooth).

Here's the simple truth.
I am not a sleuth.
Not even in my youth.
Forsooth!

While we share a brew
I'll tell you more that's true.
It's really nothing new.
I'm also not a gumshoe.

Still I may observe
Though it takes a lot of nerve
As homeward bound we swerve.
Crooks get what they deserve.

It may be retribution,
Or merely restitution,
Wealth redistribution,
A satisfying solution.