Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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

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Timothy Mcguire September 9, 2019 at 11:33 PM Great one!

Eve Roper September 7, 2019 at 6:15 PM Awesome... congratulations

Alexis Y. September 7, 2019 at 7:30 AM Hi Jan, Ted has swagger! Congratulations on your 1st place. Have a fantastic weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Jeanne Mcgee September 7, 2019 at 7:24 AM What an enchanting image you painted through your words Jan. I love it and so deserving of that first place. Congrats.

Sandra Adams September 6, 2019 at 6:24 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

Michelle Faulkner September 6, 2019 at 4:17 PM This is swagger-riffic, Jan, should strut right onto the winner's list! Jan Allison September 10, 2019 at 1:59 AM thanks Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit September 6, 2019 at 7:26 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. Jan Allison September 10, 2019 at 1:59 AM thanks Vijay, makes you so proud doesn't it!:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen September 6, 2019 at 7:05 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 :) Jan Allison September 10, 2019 at 1:56 AM Swagger is walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way.:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph P. DiMino September 6, 2019 at 6:42 AM :) Love it! Good luck with the contest. Jan Allison September 10, 2019 at 1:55 AM thanks Joe:-) hugs Jan xx

Elizabeth Kinch September 6, 2019 at 4:37 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. Jan Allison September 6, 2019 at 5:49 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 September 5, 2019 at 8:05 PM Now THAT's swagger---Mick Jagger. G.L. in the contest, Jan! :) gw Gershon Wolf September 7, 2019 at 10:03 PM Back with congrats on your win, Jan. :) gw Jan Allison September 6, 2019 at 5:46 PM thanks GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong September 5, 2019 at 6:56 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 Jan Allison September 6, 2019 at 5:46 PM I hope Line likes it Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta September 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM Nailed this one, so you don't need luck! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison September 6, 2019 at 5:46 PM thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

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

Ilene Bauer September 5, 2019 at 4:51 PM adorable, jan! best of luck in the contest... Jan Allison September 5, 2019 at 5:01 PM Thanks Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham September 5, 2019 at 4:45 PM Nicely done Jan, loved the twist at the end. Good luck. Tom Jan Allison September 5, 2019 at 5:01 PM Thanks Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 5, 2019 at 4:19 PM Hah! This is darling! I love it! Good luck in the contest :))) xomo! Jan Allison September 5, 2019 at 4:39 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