The first thing which came from Holmes' pocket
Was a rather obliterated package docket
In other words a label
Which we placed on the table
And he continued to search in his pocket

The second thing which came from Holmes' pocket
Was a severely mangled metal sprocket
It had been dropped on the floor
When the suspect ran through the door
So he continued to search in his pocket

The third thing which came from Holmes' pocket
Was a golden chain attached to a locket
The picture inside
Was of the man who had died
And he continued to search in his pocket

The fourth thing which came from Holmes' pocket
Emerged with the force of a rocket
It burst into flames
I called Holmes various names
And he no longer possessed a coat pocket