Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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The Verdict

I stood before the judge
who was now wearing a black cloth on top of his head
He asked the jury for their decision
The foreman stood up and uttered…

"Guilty of first-degree murder" 

The judge looked me directly in the eye and said,
"Last time we met I told you to bury the hatchet"

"I did your honour…
but you didn’t say it wasn’t to be in her head!"

07-02-17

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Edward Mccall July 15, 2017 at 5:25 PM Let me rephrase my last comment the bottom half of the poem had me laughing from a strange Montey Phython sort of way. Jan Allison July 15, 2017 at 5:26 PM I understand lol I am somewhat twisted lol:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Mccall July 15, 2017 at 5:20 PM This had me laughing I love the ending. You have a great sense of humor Jan. Jan Allison July 15, 2017 at 5:26 PM I love writing humourous poems and you will sometimes find I am crafty and write what appears to be a serious poem but I have a humourous twist at the end :-) hugs jan xx

M. L. Kiser July 7, 2017 at 8:34 PM Ooh! He should've been more specific; great one, but chilling. Jan Allison July 9, 2017 at 8:16 AM Thanks ML I never know what my muse will come up with next:-) hugs Jan xx

Sharon Gulley July 7, 2017 at 9:25 AM Oh my goodness what an ending Jan. Good write. : ) Very clever! Jan Allison July 7, 2017 at 10:45 AM Just a 'fun' write lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty July 5, 2017 at 3:30 PM Funny Jan like it Bury the head Jan Allison July 5, 2017 at 5:01 PM lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Dan Cwiak July 4, 2017 at 11:44 AM I didn't realize that those judges not only did divorces, but criminal trials as well...lol. I think we all get this feeling at one time or another when it comes to our mates. Nicely done, Jan! Jan Allison July 4, 2017 at 11:53 AM lol Dan, judges can do anything in our imagination ... I just plan never to stand in front of one ever!:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman July 3, 2017 at 10:32 AM Funny Jan and well written. Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 2:20 PM Thanks James I do like to have a twist in my poems some time:-) hugs jan xx

Chris Green July 3, 2017 at 6:48 AM Hmmm, and I thought she just decided to start paring her hair down the middle...my bad. :) Funny Jan. Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 7:38 AM ha ha ha love that reply Chris:-) thanks for all your support and comments and of course your wonderful poems:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis July 3, 2017 at 6:01 AM Clever, witty, charming and horrific dearest, Jan! I do not know to cry or to laugh? I think i will do it alternatively! Haha! A little masterpiece! Hugs! Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 7:38 AM I do like to write with a twist some times lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel July 3, 2017 at 1:57 AM Wow! This is really clever, Jan:) you have a wonderful wit:) Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 2:43 AM I like to write with a twist from time to time lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso July 3, 2017 at 1:28 AM OMG, I see I do have an effect on you! LOL this is amazing! Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 2:44 AM I sat down to re-write my tanka for Kim but my muse was having none of it as you can see lol. Oh yes your dark style is rubbing off on me lol lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2017 at 10:56 PM oh my goodness,Jan, SO clever!!! Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 2:45 AM Not quite the tanka I was going to re-write, maybe the word 'brief' gave me this idea but it took about 3 mins to write lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 2, 2017 at 7:41 PM Phew! ;) I love "B" horror screams n giggles xomo Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 2:45 AM Thanks Maureen I had fun with this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus July 2, 2017 at 3:49 PM So, indirectly, the judge is an accomplice to the crime! Considering that, he should not be too hard on you, Jan:) Thanks for a genuine smile:) Hugs // paul Jan Allison July 2, 2017 at 4:27 PM Thanks for dropping by Paul:-) I had fun with this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands July 2, 2017 at 2:49 PM Wow, that was a surprise ending! You are creative Jan. Jan Allison July 2, 2017 at 3:01 PM I love to surprise people with a twist at the end of some of my poems Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane July 2, 2017 at 1:54 PM Nicely done, Lizzie Borden style. I'm beginning to worry about the mind set of your muse. wink ;-) Jan Allison July 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM lol I was supposed to be writing for Kim's contest and finish the poem we have started together but my muse went out on a tangent and this took about 3 minutes to write lol:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues July 2, 2017 at 1:27 PM When the iron strikes, or the hatchet swings, thus goes the poet's muse ;) Jan Allison July 2, 2017 at 1:44 PM LOL Kim I wanted to re- write my poem for your contest but THIS is what my muse came up with so i need to sit down and try and get her to behave and think of flowers and trees lol!:-) hugs jan xx

White Wolf July 2, 2017 at 12:45 PM I did not see that coming, Jan! Haha. You're a cracker Jan Allison July 2, 2017 at 12:48 PM I do like to write with a twist WW I've not done a poem like it for some time lol:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart July 2, 2017 at 12:29 PM I'm sure it was well worth it. Jan Allison July 3, 2017 at 2:20 PM LOL:-) hugs Jan xx Dale Gregory Cozart July 2, 2017 at 6:03 PM Who cares about the muse, you got revenge! Jan Allison July 2, 2017 at 12:47 PM lol:-) Gee I worry about my muse I was supposed to be re- writing a contest poem lol:-) hugs jan xx