Yesterday

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

Quote Poet’s own

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
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Fowler Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Love the last line Jan. Congratulations on your win! :)
Poet Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 1:19 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.
Andresen Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 1:04 PM
- Congratulations on your win, Jan :) - hugs
May Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Dropping back with Congrats on your win Jan
Goldsmith Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful/Acrostic write/quote/picture. Have a great/blessed day writing away..................
La France Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 6:55 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 !
Y. Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a great evening;-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Oh gosh i didnt realise it had been judged yet, thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
May 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Love the write, wishing it's true; "what goes around comes around". blessings my friend
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Karma will bite her for sure Eve! hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
May 9, 2023 at 5:24 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
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:12 AM
Thanks so much Paul:-) I set myself the challenge of adding rhyme too:-) hugs Jan xx
Breidenthal Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 3:31 PM
I can feel the angst and frustation in this write! This is a brilliant one, thanks for sharing!
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:12 AM
Thanks so much David ( i always use your name - it is also that of my son!!:-) hugs jan xx
Poet Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 10:20 PM
Jan, your writing carries a lot of resonance. a fantastic method for releasing the lion without putting anyone in danger of being devoured:)
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:13 AM
thanks so much Sotto:-) hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Karma will always come around, Very nicely penned Jan, hugs
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:13 AM
Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
Baker Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Loved the Beatles clip. Nice Acrostic poetry, Jan. A fun read. Write On! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:13 AM
Thanks Bill - i love the song too:-) hugs jan xx
Pandit Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 12:26 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.
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:14 AM
Thanks Vijay its SO good to be writing again:-) hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:03 AM
powerfully written, jan! a great way to let that lion out without anyone getting gobbled up...
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:15 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
Daniel Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 6:17 AM
Strong emotions outpoured here, Jan...
Allison Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 9:56 AM
thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx
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May 5, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Jan, powerful words, well done, sad your sibling brings out the "roaring lion".
Allison Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 4:19 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
Mcintosh Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 1:20 AM
WOW. Strong feelings here... Glad you're not angry with me!!! Love you. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
Allison Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 2:03 AM
lol Regina i usually write humourous stuff but never know where my muse will take me:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Wow! Jan, I echo what Lin said. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day my friend-Alexis
Allison Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 12:41 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
Lane Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 1:08 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!
Allison Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 1:12 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
Andresen Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 1:02 PM
- A little poison from yesterday ... (I hate gossip and shit throwing) - I chose the same word, Jan - Best wishes in the contest - hugs
Allison Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 1:04 PM
Was inspired by a vile letter I got from my (ex) sibling :-) hugs jan xx
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