Judgement For Contest

You waltzed in the door 
Feeling quite entitled 
Each instance before
Your words, unbridled 

This time, however, 
My submissiveness failed
Your jabs just weren’t clever
Not delivered so well

Or perhaps it was I
Who was not quite the same 
I chose not to cry
Nor run off in shame

I smiled at your judgment 
I kept calm.  I kept cool 
Your words were redundant 
You bragged of your rules

I kept my composure 
For a friendly debate
I’m basking in closure
You’re drowning in hate
11/12/20 “Judged by a jury of your peers”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Turner Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 4:20 PM
This poem reminds me of the song "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon.
Rose  Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 4:39 PM
Ah, there are so many bullies, and you are a brave one dear girl, stand proud and ignore the shells, your much to precious for that. Keep writtin' its the best revenge.
Logan Avatar
November 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations for being on the winning list, Anna. We can never run off in shame, for the shame belongs only to the cowardly bullies.
Allison Avatar
November 14, 2020 at 4:21 PM
we have to stand up to the bullies and trolls Anna, well penned:-) hugs jan xx
Koplin Avatar
November 14, 2020 at 10:09 AM
Excellent poem Anna!! Thank you for entering my contest and Congratulations on your win!
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November 13, 2020 at 7:23 AM
I thought you were judging contest judges first lol... Last stanza sums up your poem Anna..
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