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Yesterday

“In the jungle of life, this pussycat can turn into a roaring lion!”

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You act like judge and jury; holier than thou 
Everybody can read between each line
Sanctimonious, discriminatory old cow
Trust, you don’t know the meaning – fine
Even now you swan around like lady muck
Remember, what goes around comes around
Don’t you realize you’ll finally come unstuck
And then eventually, head deep underground
Yes, I am certain karma will have its day

Writing Challenge - 'Y 'Words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
05/04/23

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2023

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/11/2023 1:24:00 PM Love the last line Jan. Congratulations on your win! :) Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 5/11/2023 1:19:00 PM Your poetry "Yesterday" is fantastic. From the first Verse to the last, I was engrossed. I am happy for you that you won, Jan. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/11/2023 1:04:00 PM - Congratulations on your win, Jan :) - hugs Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 5/11/2023 10:39:00 AM Dropping back with Congrats on your win Jan Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/11/2023 8:34:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful/Acrostic write/quote/picture. Have a great/blessed day writing away.................. Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 5/11/2023 6:55:00 AM Jan, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations and I love the quote and the Beatles song ! Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 5/10/2023 9:33:00 PM Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a great evening;-) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:11:00 AM Oh gosh i didnt realise it had been judged yet, thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 5/9/2023 10:01:00 PM Love the write, wishing it's true; "what goes around comes around". blessings my friend Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:11:00 AM Karma will bite her for sure Eve! hugs jan xx

Paul Callus Date: 5/9/2023 5:24:00 AM What an excellent 'slam' poem this is, Jan! Very serious (compared to humour)...I love acrostic, especially with rhyme. When time is ripe, Karma will have a field day! ~ So pleased to see you back in action! Hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:12:00 AM Thanks so much Paul:-) I set myself the challenge of adding rhyme too:-) hugs Jan xx

J.W. Earnings Date: 5/8/2023 3:31:00 PM I can feel the angst and frustation in this write! This is a brilliant one, thanks for sharing! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:12:00 AM Thanks so much David ( i always use your name - it is also that of my son!!:-) hugs jan xx

Sotto Poet Date: 5/6/2023 10:20:00 PM Jan, your writing carries a lot of resonance. a fantastic method for releasing the lion without putting anyone in danger of being devoured:) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:13:00 AM thanks so much Sotto:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May Date: 5/6/2023 11:18:00 AM Karma will always come around, Very nicely penned Jan, hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:13:00 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Bill Baker Date: 5/5/2023 8:30:00 PM Loved the Beatles clip. Nice Acrostic poetry, Jan. A fun read. Write On! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:13:00 AM Thanks Bill - i love the song too:-) hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/5/2023 12:26:00 PM Some unpleasant memories never part--and you are right-- karma has a way of catching up. You delivered your potent message succinctly, Jan. The song is a powerful complement to your poem. Glad to see you back. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:14:00 AM Thanks Vijay its SO good to be writing again:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer Date: 5/5/2023 11:03:00 AM powerfully written, jan! a great way to let that lion out without anyone getting gobbled up... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/11/2023 5:15:00 AM I couldnt resist the quote or poem theme - a far cry from my usual humour but i have to write what comes into my head at the time:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/5/2023 6:17:00 AM Strong emotions outpoured here, Jan... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2023 9:56:00 AM thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin Date: 5/5/2023 4:05:00 AM Jan, powerful words, well done, sad your sibling brings out the "roaring lion". Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2023 4:19:00 AM Thanks Tania, sometimes these poems just have to be written - not my usual style as i prefer humour, but I have done biting ones in the past:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/5/2023 1:20:00 AM WOW. Strong feelings here... Glad you're not angry with me!!! Love you. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2023 2:03:00 AM lol Regina i usually write humourous stuff but never know where my muse will take me:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 5/4/2023 2:32:00 PM Wow! Jan, I echo what Lin said. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day my friend-Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2023 12:41:00 AM Thanks Alexis, dad died in 2015 - no contact since then apart from a vile letter disowning the family. such is life eh:-( hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2023 1:08:00 PM WHOA, Jan! I'm far more used to reading your humor, but these lines are power punches straight to the gut saying, "Don't mess with me!" Message received, loud and clear! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/4/2023 1:12:00 PM It's been a long time since I wrote anything as punchy as this Lin, but I never know what my muse will come up with, I know the person who inspired it will never read the poem. No contact since 2015 apart from one vile letter:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/4/2023 1:02:00 PM - A little poison from yesterday ... (I hate gossip and shit throwing) - I chose the same word, Jan - Best wishes in the contest - hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/4/2023 1:04:00 PM Was inspired by a vile letter I got from my (ex) sibling :-) hugs jan xx