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OH, fun, fun, fun,.......running amok on the poetic playing fields......getting pulled over and asked for my "Poetic License".....

Premiere Contest WinnerWho's In Charge Here

Who’s in Charge Here

Alas, past poets hid their angst
stored it in poetic banks
deep vaults nurtured and then fed
the hearts and minds of those who led

a revolution
harsh
and crass
that shouted
you can kiss my ass.
I shall vent, and roar
and laugh again
at all your rules
“Hallmarkian”.

and then I’ll  smote thee
with devices
to cover up 
my cherished vices

scatter words
across your senses
awaken dreams
poke sticks at demons
place a picture
in your mind
that makes you slowly
look behind
curtains
filtering your light.

six broken eggs
mother nature’s omelet
blended harmony


©5/25/2017

submitted to – Contemporary Poetry – Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Malenfant Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 8:21 PM
Wow! Very nice! Congrats.
Lawless Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Thank you Jerome, glad you liked it..
Cozart Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 7:30 PM
congrats on your win!
Hopkins-Drewer Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:43 PM
Thank you for your wonderful poem John. I think you put the topic into words for all poets!
Lawless Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 4:20 PM
"Twas a very interesting topic so I just "let the muse run loose"
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:40 PM
2nd verse and last are my faves! I agree with Phillip! Congrats!
Lawless Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Thanks Kim, I had to toss in a little Haiku/Senryu at the finish line.....
Allison Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:19 PM
congrats on your top spot John - don't let on you know where i live i don't want my licence revoked lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 4:17 PM
Jan, I once met a Robin that had a license to trill
Garcia Avatar
May 26, 2017 at 2:32 PM
I had to stop as soon as you dropped a "smote thee" to accentuate the kick ass ass-kissing line so as to avoid choking on the Oreo I was eating. Made this a fave. Smote on, Wayne
Lawless Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Hey, Phillip, sometime a good old fashioned word can ..... well .... you know....stop and oreo in its tracks
Turner Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 3:06 PM
Roar on poet! Cool poem, John:)
Lawless Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 4:13 PM
Thanks Daniel....every now and again this poet must clear his throat.....
Allison Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 9:48 AM
Really enjoyed this one:-):-) My licence was granted in error they are still trying to track me down John lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 10:51 AM
...just stay one stanza ahead of them Jan......
Green Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 9:23 AM
This was really cool my friend. Love that closing stanza. Best wishes in the contest
Lawless Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 10:50 AM
thanks Chris...I sometimes feel that the mood of the poem chooses the "form" it shall take
Smith Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 7:53 AM
Really enjoyed this John...I think they're looking to revoke my license.
Lawless Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 10:49 AM
Well Tim, I always tell them "you can't license literary lunacy"....
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