Hey You

Hey you Hey you, yes you standing there Are you ashamed? Are you afraid? Do you even care? Hey you, yes you, stop right there I heard it all I saw you there Oh, how I wish I did not care Hey you, yes you, don’t look over there It’s you, you’re the one I’m talking to You know me, yes you do I sit above, high above your head. I am your conscience And as your conscience I cried I cried for the barmaid that you had raped I cried for the young girl you terribly insulted. Hey you, yep I have your attention now You see the barmaid, yes you have been reported The young girl, hung herself last night She died hanging on a rope. Hey you, Yep now I have your attention Do you care now? Are you scared now? Hey you, behind those bars, I am your conscience. Lisa Duggan 17 August 2014.

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Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 10/4/2014 1:01:00 AM

Gosh, another Duggan. Well welcome to Poetry Soup. You've made a very strong start with this one. I'll call by to see how you go. Cheers Scott

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/10/2014 3:53:00 AM

Welcome to Poetry Soup Lisa. This is a profoundly poignant piece that is deserving of the honor of POTD. Congratulations! The writing torch has been passed down by your wonderful parents and it is lovely to see you here too. Aloha, Connie

John Posey

Date: 9/8/2014 6:18:00 PM

PSoup is much better now that you have posted some creative gems..... Thanks for Mom and Dad encouraging you.... Write on ..... Jake

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/2/2014 11:29:00 AM

Lisa, thank you for the reply

Richard Nnoli

Date: 8/31/2014 1:56:00 PM

The man that disrespect a woman is not worthy to be a man, nice one Lisa, you write good, you got skills and talent, Richard

Skat A

Date: 8/27/2014 7:26:00 PM

LISA, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Yolanda Nyembezi

Date: 8/27/2014 7:05:00 AM

My body started shivering... somehow it felt as though I can hear your voice. Mhmm

Susan Northwood

Date: 8/25/2014 3:09:00 PM

Nice one cuz, powerful words, keep writing, your a natural just like Alf xx

Christine Costello

Date: 8/25/2014 9:53:00 AM

Lisa---powerful poem-I really enjoyed it. Belated Congrats! Christine :-)

Vera Duggan

Date: 8/21/2014 7:44:00 PM

Lisa my dear what a lovely write you have penned here, I knew you could do it, you will blend in well with all these soupers, keep them coming....Luv...............Mum.xxx

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/23/2014 7:46:00 AM

Thanks my lovely mum x x x

Paul Callus

Date: 8/21/2014 5:09:00 PM

Hi Lisa! Welcome to Soup...somewhat belated when compared to the many hits you've had on your beautiful introductory poem during these last 5 days. Looking forward to more posts from you. Pls give my regards to your parents. // paul

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/23/2014 7:47:00 AM

Thank you Paul for taking the time to read and comment :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/20/2014 5:59:00 PM

Come on Lisa!! Crank another one out. After all you have Mom and Dad's blood in your veins. Peter is like me could write 20/30 a day.... Give us another beauty! A request.... TIA

Secrets Inyoureyes

Date: 8/19/2014 1:51:00 AM

Amazing poem!

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/19/2014 6:37:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment

Tim Smith

Date: 8/18/2014 11:42:00 PM

Congrats Lisa on being featured as POTD...It is a big honor and you should be proud.... Hugs Tim

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/19/2014 6:38:00 PM

thank you Tim

Roxie Perry

Date: 8/18/2014 7:32:00 PM

awesome poem! congrats on poem of the day!

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/19/2014 6:38:00 PM

Thank you Roxie

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/18/2014 6:03:00 PM

Beautiful Lisa... You inspiratory and for the rightful mind... Well penned for the poem of the day... Verlena

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/19/2014 6:39:00 PM

thank you for your kind comment

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/18/2014 11:32:00 AM

This is such a beautiful, powerful, inspirational write that I truly enjoyed. A warm welcome to PoetrySoup, my friend. Best wishes and happy writings! Pandita

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/19/2014 6:39:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment

Race Benoit

Date: 8/18/2014 10:37:00 AM

Very intense and emotional piece of writing, Lisa. I have finally come to believe that this world is sitting on top of a huge keg of TNT, and the fuse is burning.

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/19/2014 6:40:00 PM

Thank you for you kind comment

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/18/2014 6:32:00 AM

Hi Lisa, Welcome to Poetry soup, it is so great to have you here, And what an amazing honor being selected as Poem of the Day right off the bat, awesome. Your parents are well loved here and you will be too! hugs and welcome :)

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/19/2014 6:41:00 PM

Thank you and yes it is an amazing honor

Jan Allison

Date: 8/18/2014 4:42:00 AM

Wow you sure have been passed on the talent from your amazing mum and dad - This poem sends out a powerful message and sure got MY attention! and I am so so so glad we finally got your mum to write:-) hugs jan xxx

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/18/2014 5:51:00 AM

thank you Jan my mum and dad truly are amazing

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/17/2014 9:50:00 PM

Lisa, WOW.. I like how you end the poem, :) ,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/18/2014 5:52:00 AM

thank you so much for your kind words

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/17/2014 6:35:00 PM

welcome, lisa! as a great fan of your dad's (and your mom's, too!), it was a pleasant surprise to hear that you write poetry, too. this is an excellent poem and makes me intrigued to read more of your work...

Lisa Duggan
Date: 8/18/2014 5:53:00 AM

thank you ilene very kind of you to comment