Karma For Two

KARMA FOR TWO

Two young lads not quite in their teens,
Twins who carried the same genes,

Would every evening run down the street,
Each of them became a terrible cheat,

But were careful not to spill the beans,
A girl undressing, till she took off her jeans.

On a dustbin they stood to peep,
Tiptoeing as high as their legs could creep,

One night a pack of dogs knocked them down,
A policeman arrived, wearing a frown,

Called their mom, they decided karma was due
Justice, for these dishonest terrible two,

No friends for the rest of the year,
Starting from right now mum said, I fear

( Entered for contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire "Justice" 19th December 2018)
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Romios Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 3:48 PM
Enjoyed this, Jenn. Congratulations to you Love, Panagiota
Proxenos Avatar
March 21, 2019 at 6:19 AM
Thank-you Panagiota, and happy to see you have read this poem - it is rather cute and naughty - boys will be boys, the old and the young! Poetry Hugs, Jennifer.
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January 13, 2019 at 9:25 AM
Hi Jennifer, I don't how I missed this one. But it seems congratulations are in order. It serves those boys right. You remember how that old saying goes " Karma is a b%#ch! Congrats on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis
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January 14, 2019 at 2:15 AM
Hi Alexis, Don't stress, Im sure everyone has been in the same boat at sometime or other, I know I have! Thank-you for your congrats. They say that goes around comes around - inevitable. Lovely visit. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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December 23, 2018 at 5:34 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win Jennifer! : )
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December 24, 2018 at 5:35 AM
Thank-you Connie, Hope that Christmas Day will be a day to remember - wishes to you and yours. Jennifer.
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 7:52 PM
A lot of other kinds of mischief two twins like this could get into as well!! Congrats on your win, Jennifer!!
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December 23, 2018 at 4:20 PM
Thank-you Andrea, I do believe you a had a great win also, just don't know if I'm arthur or martha with all the Christmas preparations, poetry soup and obligations at work I might have a few minutes tomorrow, i'll be in touch. All my Christmas love and wishes I send to you and yours. Jennifer.
Callus Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Pleased to be back rereading this poem and giving you a round of applause, Jenny! Congratulations on your lovely win. ~ Warm regards // paul
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December 21, 2018 at 9:24 AM
Thank-you Paul, It was you who actually encouraged me to enter a contest and i eventually plucked up the courage, and congratulations to you Paul for coming 1st! Warm regards, Jennifer.
La France Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 7:37 AM
Jennifer, great write and fun too. I could almost hear mum's voice. Congratulations on your win ~
Proxenos Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 8:58 AM
Thank-you Dear Heart, Yes Mom wanted to indeed teach them a lesson! A wonderful and blessed Festive season to you and yours, Jennifer.
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December 21, 2018 at 7:10 AM
An interesting image indeed. We hope they learned their lesson! There is a lot to sample in this world, but we need to be careful where and how we get it. We have "exposure" that results from our behavior, and this was never more true than today. Every site we visit and every key we depress is recorded somewhere. It's a pretty scary thought.
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December 21, 2018 at 9:06 AM
Hi Duke, Yes we are like goldfish in a bowl, no secret is sacred or safe in today's world, and news that can make headlines is auctioned to the highest bidder. Having said that, some people deserve to be disclosed! A blessed Christmas to you and your family Duke, Jennifer.
Canerdy Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 6:52 AM
Justice in poetic form, Jennifer! Well-done. Janice
Proxenos Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Thank-you Jance, Karma or justice is due in many instances in life, our terrible twins were a small example! Christmas Hugs to you and yours and richest blessings, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 6:06 PM
The Karma Kops strike again! Nicely done, Jennifer, and congrats on your win in the contest. Season's best. ~ Gershon
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December 21, 2018 at 5:56 AM
Hi Gershon, Well deserved congrats on your win in this contest also! Nicely put about the Karma Kops - had a giggle. Thank-you Gershon, a blessed Christmas to you and your family. Jennifer
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December 20, 2018 at 5:20 PM
Sometimes mothers administer justice, Jennifer. Enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your third-place win in a contest with very strong competition! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn
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December 21, 2018 at 5:39 AM
Thank-you Carolyn for your wishes. It was a wide open topic and had fun writing it! Seasons greeting, and festive blessings and hugs. Jennifer.
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December 20, 2018 at 2:18 PM
what you sow, you reap... a potent work from your golden quill, jen... and a twin karma at that!...huggs
Proxenos Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 5:44 AM
Well said Nette, and the younger you when you are punished the better, hopefully the "the terrible twins" wont repeat the same mistake again! Love and hugs, Jennifer
Leffanta Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Ah, if mum was only as good as her word, but modern mums want to be friends, not parents! Good luck! Aloha! Rico
Proxenos Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 5:50 AM
Unfortunately they do and even dress the part of been friends and sometimes, (not always) look ridiculous; Thanks Rico, Yasou, Jennifer.
Godwin Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 12:14 PM
An adorable take on justice needed and given, I love the lightweight telling of teenage mistakes resulting in teenage aches. I have yet to write for this contest, but really like your take. Soup mail. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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December 20, 2018 at 1:24 PM
Thank-you dear Cay Cay, I didn't know quite which way to go with this, and then settled on this one as I am sure most or all parents have come across hiccups and teething problems with their teenagers! Thank-you for your kind words and generous support. Love and hugs, Jenny.
Callus Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 9:50 AM
Justice served! Karma had a delightful way at teaching these two a lesson. ~ Warm regards // paul
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December 20, 2018 at 10:13 AM
Hi Paul, Thank you Paul, naughty lads, could possibly become big bad boys. Punishment was due! Warm regards, Jennifer.
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December 20, 2018 at 5:04 AM
LOL! This is so funny, "Terrible Twins", if you naughty and get up to mischief, karma is gonna come and bite you. Kim
Proxenos Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Yes it was double trouble for Mom Kim, but she had the right idea, punishment now before things got out of hand. Great comment! Hugs, Jennifer
Cunningham Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 9:31 PM
Yes, lead a good honest life because karma will get you in the end. Tom.
Proxenos Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 10:05 AM
Absolutely Tom, naughty young peeping toms could become older criminals such as rapists perhaps! Thank-you for your comment, All the best, Jennifer.
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December 19, 2018 at 7:16 PM
G'day Jennifer... apart from justice, possibly the embarrassment would keep them on the straight and narrow for a while - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Hope so Lindsay, For theirs was the first step to sexual deviance as they gradually grew older! Best wishes, Jennifer.
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December 19, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Darling poem. Kept me happy as I read, and I am easily distracted, so this is the highest compliment, Jennifer.
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December 20, 2018 at 9:57 AM
Thank-you dear Caren, Your compliment is greatly valued! Hold thumbs! Hugs and more hugs, And Festive wishes galore, Jennifer.
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December 19, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Interesting poem, Jennifer, love it...
Proxenos Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 9:54 AM
Thank you for your visit Harry! Young people have to learn the difference between good and bad and justice was certainly due for them in this instance. Kindest regards, and festive wishes, Jennifer.
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