Jan Allison Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

Our Lives In Reverse

Forwards

It’s time to say goodbye
I’ve come to the conclusion
You constantly lie to me
Doesn’t it make you feel guilty?
How can you act so innocently
When every single word you utter is untrue
Do you think I’m so naive
You treat everyone like a fool
It’s no wonder you have no friends
You just live in your own selfish little world

Backwards

You just live in your own selfish little world
It’s no wonder you have no friends
You treat everyone like a fool
Do you think I’m so naive
when every single word you utter is untrue
how can you act so innocently
Doesn’t it make you feel guilty?
You constantly lie to me
I’ve come to the conclusion
It’s time to say goodbye

n/a in Reversible poem Contest


Submitted to Screwed  XIX Poetry Contest

9/2/18

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Lewis Raynes September 13, 2018 at 8:56 PM wow, this is such a beautifully constructed piece, loved it.

Joseph May September 5, 2018 at 2:34 PM Nicely done Jan..GL in the contest..

Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2018 at 9:22 AM The conclusion is the same in reverse! GL, dear lady!

Lisa Ricci September 5, 2018 at 8:06 AM Good Morning Jan. First I love the power and strength to standing up to what is right. You are you hear you roar. Second I believe the reverse worked. Your message and words make sense both ways. Best of luck with the contest. May this day find you well.

Dale Gregory Cozart September 4, 2018 at 2:19 PM This is the most fluid entry I've seen thus far. Good luck! Jan Allison September 4, 2018 at 2:24 PM I've not seen many entries Dale I hope the sponsor likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael September 4, 2018 at 9:15 AM Well done...both forms are good...I like it...All the best Jan Jan Allison September 4, 2018 at 12:38 PM I'm so happy with the way it turned out:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger September 4, 2018 at 7:38 AM This one makes so much insane sense it its uniquely smartness backwards and forwards, Jan. Well done! Jan Allison September 4, 2018 at 12:36 PM thanks Caren:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta September 3, 2018 at 9:01 PM Is this an ode to Donald Trump? Aloha! Rico Jan Allison September 4, 2018 at 12:36 PM ha ha ha love that comment Rico:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham September 3, 2018 at 7:20 PM Wow , Two poems in one, brilliantly done Jan. Good luck Tom Jan Allison September 4, 2018 at 12:34 PM It worked out far better than I expected!:-) hugs Jan xx

Sunlite Wanter September 3, 2018 at 6:29 PM A great poetic form to end a relationship! Might be a good idea to keep a copy in your pocket. LOL Jan Allison September 4, 2018 at 12:34 PM LOL:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf September 3, 2018 at 5:52 PM Well-done, Jan: The converse is just as good as "per-verse" as the "pro-verse," if I've made myself clear here, dear. (Probably not, I suspect). Jan Allison September 4, 2018 at 12:33 PM Thanks GW I have to say I really loved this challenge lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong September 3, 2018 at 5:18 PM Expertly composed Jan! I avoid people like this who have bad juju. : ) Jan Allison September 3, 2018 at 5:21 PM They are well and truly out of my life Connie!!!!!!!!!:-) hugs jan xx