Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Pompous Poet

So, I heard you don’t like my poetry style
Well,  I don’t give a toss
It’s water off a turtle’s tush…
(Forget the duck cos it's too cliché')

Who are you to judge what’s right or wrong?
You take pride in pointing out other's mistakes
with your mealy mouthed sarcastic comments
Those little digs you like to shovel
droning on about proper meter and form.

Well buster, I'm gonna shout it out
so get this straight cos I'm making it clear.
You may think you are the next poet laureate
But I'm going to tell you the truth...

You’re a self-righteous bore
whose opinionated ramblings are just a rant
by someone who thinks they can write
but quite honestly... can't!

Opinion Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumman

06/25/20

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Susan Jeavons July 1, 2020 at 2:02 PM I love this! Stand up for your muse! I once had a poet laureate tell me my poetry is too old-fashioned. Too Robert Frost. Well that was the best thing he could have said because Frost is one of my favorite poets! You go girl!! This is a fav! Blessings, Susan Maree Jan Allison July 1, 2020 at 6:45 PM Well it is an accolade indeed to be likened to Frost - write on!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Aditi Mishra July 1, 2020 at 8:12 AM Oh I love the spirit of this muse Jan! Brave, confident and rising above opinions of others! Lots of love to you for writing this. I can relate this well with my past when I was brushed off for my unconventional/unpopular style but as they say we write for our joy. Go on! Keep spreading the magic with your fire. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :) Jan Allison July 1, 2020 at 6:44 PM you are a wonderful poet Aditi NEVER doubt your ability - I never liked poetry at school so its still a shock to the system that I now enjoy writing but i dont take it seriously, just have fun:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt June 30, 2020 at 2:02 AM Way to let off some steam, Jan! Water off a turtle's tush... touché! Live and let live, poets, and don't cross the formidable pen of Jan Allison! Well done, poetry sister, and congratulations on your win. A fave for me ~ John Jan Allison June 30, 2020 at 10:23 AM Thanks John, it was fun to write not just for me but for other's i have seen brought down by nasty comments and sadly some have left the site :-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich June 29, 2020 at 4:27 PM congrats, Jan, and now you gotta tell me who this is!! At least one comes to my mind. haha. Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 4:40 PM ha ha ha its based on my experience and that I've seen with others over my 7 years on soup lol:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless June 29, 2020 at 2:15 PM Oh, a blast from the past beans eaten to fast a whiff a sniff how long will it last an odoriferous release of relief.... Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 4:39 PM lol John:-) hugs Jan xx

Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 1:11 PM Wow! Wow! This is wonderful... Congratulations on your high placement, your opinion is dope and you should definitely don' give a hook. Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 1:12 PM thanks Funom:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 29, 2020 at 10:31 AM Back with congrats! Hus and a little dance ;))), xomo! Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 11:26 AM Thanks Mo:-) hugs jan xx

Brian Sambourne June 29, 2020 at 8:47 AM Love this piece, Jan. It beautifully captures the idea of subjectivity when poetry is evaluated. Well done. A winner in my books. Best wishes Brian Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 8:53 AM I know there are folk who don't like my fun dare i say poop style and act like they write perfect poetry - got to agree it is all subjective and there is room on the site for all types:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier June 29, 2020 at 8:26 AM Ouch ~ you didn't hold anything back. Congrats on your well deserved win. And I thought there was good rhythm here, I think it's ready to put to music ~ good one, Jan! Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 8:29 AM It was such fun to write believe me Line !:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper June 27, 2020 at 7:48 PM Perfect orchestrated verse for the contest. I was never good at saying it the right way. Good luck my friend Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 7:21 AM Your comments are always delightful Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser June 27, 2020 at 12:14 PM That's tellin'em! Good luck in the contest. Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 7:20 AM Based on past experiences for me and other poets!:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos June 27, 2020 at 11:17 AM Wow Jan, I like that you don't give a toss and that he/she thinks they can write well, but in reality don't at all - who are they to judge, we are all here for the fun and comradeship. A fav. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jan Allison June 29, 2020 at 7:20 AM thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Panagiota Romios June 26, 2020 at 5:20 PM You go, girl. good luck in the contest.Fingers crossed for you. Panagiota xxx Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 5:41 PM thanks Panagiota I think we have both met similar people :-( hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball June 26, 2020 at 5:05 PM Tell it like it is girl friend. This really made me smile. God Bless and write on. JB Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 5:11 PM I will never stop writing Judy!:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane June 26, 2020 at 12:33 PM You little spitfire...burn those pompous peacocks with your words! Way to go, Jan! Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 1:03 PM I couldn't resist the picture lol:-) thanks for dropping by I know you pop in from time to time and for that I am truly thankful Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Michelle Faulkner June 26, 2020 at 11:57 AM I think poetry, like all art, is in the eye of the beholder - and I behold your poetry as art (even if it's about farts!) Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 1:02 PM lol thanks Michelle, I got POTD this week for my Abandoned poem I think its one of my best and its not about poop for once lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 25, 2020 at 10:13 PM Oh ouch! Lol! I bet that was cathartic! I know you have had people bugging you about your fart poems here for years, I imagine this covers a sizable 'naughty list' ;), Good luck in the contest! xomo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 26, 2020 at 9:03 AM LOL! You GO girl! They call it number 2 but you're number 1 to me! <3 Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:50 AM You know me and my farty poems - yeah i have been given grief but rest assured the poop will continue to flow... especially as i am due to have a colonoscopy soon lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham June 25, 2020 at 9:48 PM Name and shame Jan, that's told them, then some have a hide thicker than a rhino lol. Tom Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:49 AM based on experience from the past - i would stand up for myself big time now:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin June 25, 2020 at 8:45 PM Whoa Jan, what did I miss? Excellently done! hugs Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:48 AM you've missed nothing lol based on past experience here:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley June 25, 2020 at 8:24 PM Wow! Jan, this is a grand slam for sure! Your potent pen is on fire in this smoking piece. Scorching! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, dear poetess.. ~Susan Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:48 AM thanks Susan, i couldnt resist letting rip when i saw the contest theme lol:-) hugs jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 25, 2020 at 8:09 PM You tell that pompous ass, Jan! Whoever it is, they deserve it. There are some really hateful people that have to put others down to feel superior. It looks like some are here just to start trouble and bully others. They should be banned from the site. GL in the contest. I hope it's a first place win. Blessings, Rhonda xx Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:45 AM Thanks Rhonda its based on experience from the past when i was a new member and i nearly left the site, the final paragraph is somewhat untrue as they were a good writer but rest assured i can stand up for myself now:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf June 25, 2020 at 7:28 PM POW! BAM! SMASH! HOLY BAT POETRY, Robin! Jan really delivers some smash-mouth lines!... This is just great. Love it. Cheers, Gershon Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:44 AM lol GW it was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues June 25, 2020 at 7:27 PM I like your poetry very much! Hugs! Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:43 AM thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May June 25, 2020 at 7:10 PM Wow, this is a slam poem, Very nicely done Jan, hope the person gets the message Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 8:42 AM thanks Joseph, just a rant from the past lol:-) I couldn't resist with the 'opinion' theme lol:-) hugs Jan xx