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Swagger

Ted breezed into the house like he owned the place
with an cocky smirk plastered all over his face
I know that look son; just tell me what you’ve done -
you’ve not robbed a bank and now you’re on the run’!
 
He puffed out his chest and strutted with a swagger
then jumped on the table and danced like Mick Jagger
He said, mum don’t fret, there won’t be a lynch mob -
I’ve just had an interview and got my very first job!


Swagger Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Line Gauthier

9/5/19

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2019

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Timothy Mcguire Date: 9/9/2019 11:33:00 PM Great one! Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 9/7/2019 6:15:00 PM Awesome... congratulations Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 9/7/2019 7:30:00 AM Hi Jan, Ted has swagger! Congratulations on your 1st place. Have a fantastic weekend my friend:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 9/7/2019 7:24:00 AM What an enchanting image you painted through your words Jan. I love it and so deserving of that first place. Congrats. Login to Reply

Sandra Adams Date: 9/6/2019 6:24:00 PM this is adorable....love the jagger strut over his first job...i remember the excitement of landing a first job as a youngster :) love this one ...hugs Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 9/6/2019 4:17:00 PM This is swagger-riffic, Jan, should strut right onto the winner's list! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/10/2019 1:59:00 AM thanks Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/6/2019 7:26:00 AM I can see the smirk on his face..and puffed chest..feeling proud, as anyone would landing a first job. I have memories like that when my son got a summer job (his first) without having to go for an interview. All the best Jan..a win for you. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/10/2019 1:59:00 AM thanks Vijay, makes you so proud doesn't it!:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/6/2019 7:05:00 AM - Love the Mick Jagger style :))) - (I have no clue what "Swagger" means :) - A fun, poem Jan :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/10/2019 1:56:00 AM Swagger is walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way.:-) hugs Jan xx

Joe Dimino Date: 9/6/2019 6:42:00 AM :) Love it! Good luck with the contest. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/10/2019 1:55:00 AM thanks Joe:-) hugs Jan xx

Elizabeth Kinch Date: 9/6/2019 4:37:00 AM This has got to be a winner. Love the fact that mum wonders what bad thing he's done, typical mum response. Go swagger son. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2019 5:49:00 PM I couldn't resist that bit with the mum and son lol. Elizabeth thanks for commenting on my poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/5/2019 8:05:00 PM Now THAT's swagger---Mick Jagger. G.L. in the contest, Jan! :) gw Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/7/2019 10:03:00 PM Back with congrats on your win, Jan. :) gw Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2019 5:46:00 PM thanks GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/5/2019 6:56:00 PM Perfect entry for the contest Jan! I can't think of anything yet. I am sure this one will make its way to a top win! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2019 5:46:00 PM I hope Line likes it Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 9/5/2019 6:00:00 PM Nailed this one, so you don't need luck! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2019 5:46:00 PM thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green Date: 9/5/2019 5:26:00 PM This was fantastic and fun Jan. I always enjoy your work. Best of luck in the contest Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2019 5:45:00 PM thanks Chris I had fun writing for the contest., without these prompts many poem would never get written:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer Date: 9/5/2019 4:51:00 PM adorable, jan! best of luck in the contest... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2019 5:01:00 PM Thanks Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/5/2019 4:45:00 PM Nicely done Jan, loved the twist at the end. Good luck. Tom Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2019 5:01:00 PM Thanks Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/5/2019 4:19:00 PM Hah! This is darling! I love it! Good luck in the contest :))) xomo! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2019 4:39:00 PM aww thanks Mo, I started it yesterday on another laptop at a friend's house and had to e mail it to myself so i could finish it today lol:-) hugs Jan xx