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A Parents Grook

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Small babies are unpredictable just like the weather Often wet; with sudden outbreaks of terrible wind But would I have altered anything, no never … Being a parent, you become very thick skinned! Contest: Grook Sponsor: Silent One 02~14~16

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Maurice Yvonne

Date: 2/21/2016 8:40:00 AM

Brilliant! You are the imacculate poet. I absolutely adore this write, a huge fav!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/21/2016 10:24:00 AM

aww thanks :-) I love writing with humour and have never tried a grook before:-) hugs jan xx

Anindya Mohan Tagore

Date: 2/18/2016 10:06:00 PM

LOL! Jan tusi great ho! I think you can understand what I said. Love U Babe, Bobby xx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/19/2016 3:58:00 AM

Thanks Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/18/2016 7:26:00 AM

Ha ha, great win!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/18/2016 9:24:00 AM

Thanks so much Richard:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/17/2016 11:21:00 PM

Congrats on ur superb winning write Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/18/2016 9:24:00 AM

Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 2/17/2016 1:38:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your Win. Yahooo!!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/18/2016 9:24:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/17/2016 9:50:00 AM

Jan, Congrats on your Grook win. XOX ~LINDA~

Jan Allison
Date: 2/18/2016 9:25:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 2/17/2016 9:39:00 AM

Congrats on a great win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 2/18/2016 9:25:00 AM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/17/2016 8:37:00 AM

worthy of a high win, jan.. congrats and huggs!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/18/2016 9:24:00 AM

Thanks so much Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/17/2016 7:42:00 AM

Great analogy, and so true, Jan. 8PD Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2016 8:14:00 AM

Many thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/17/2016 2:02:00 AM

Congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2016 4:22:00 AM

Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

White Sage

Date: 2/17/2016 1:09:00 AM

excellent grook there, and nice use of words, best of luck Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2016 4:22:00 AM

Thanks White sage:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Jameson

Date: 2/16/2016 6:31:00 PM

funny words leading to winning ways..a job well done, Jan. congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2016 4:21:00 AM

Thanks Sam:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/16/2016 5:18:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your high marks with this grook. What really stole the show for me was your second line --- not only endearing, but really funny! I will never think of baby farts in the same way again... lol.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 5:22:00 PM

Oh I'm glad you liked the humour here Timothy and i loved your comment lol.... I have never written one of these before so I was delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/16/2016 3:47:00 PM

awesome, Jan. You GOT the GROOK. I'm glad we got to share a high spot together!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 4:06:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I was delighted to place as I wasn't sure what was expected - went for humour and it paid off ... phewwwwwwwwwww lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 2/16/2016 3:37:00 PM

This is very creative, fits in nicely with what this form asks for....and I love the humour that goes with it! Congratulations on your podium finish! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 4:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul i was dleighted to place well with my first attempt at this form:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 2/16/2016 11:38:00 AM

I can see in your poems you are missing your baby boy . great write B-)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 4:09:00 PM

I loved every minute of my time with my son when he was growing up Eve now he has flown the nest I am delighted to see him flourish:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 2/16/2016 11:11:00 AM

You are the most clever poet on PS, you should be very proud of yourself :)-luloo *smiles*

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 4:11:00 PM

Oh Luloo that is too kind a comment ... I am in awe of so many wonderful people here and without their support I would never have learned so much and be flying high with my creativity:-) hugs jan xx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/15/2016 8:24:00 PM

Oh How funny...the graphic is priceless. I left it too long to enter mine. It filled up quickly. Good Luck with yours. SuZ

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 1:19:00 AM

Thanks Suz:-) hugs Jan xx

David Aaron

Date: 2/15/2016 6:21:00 PM

A great poem....and a perfect metaphor.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 1:19:00 AM

Thanks David:-) hugs jan xx

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/15/2016 12:23:00 AM

Jan ... this was a real treat to read in a-midst all the other grooks I've read. A real lighthearted touch. I won't say anything more as I'm acting as co-judge ... anything can happen :) Appreciate your recent visits!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/15/2016 1:31:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Timothy It is my first attempt at this style - thought I would have fun:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/14/2016 9:16:00 PM

LOL Hilarious but so true, behind such great humor there lies the kindest of hearts!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/15/2016 1:29:00 PM

Thanks Arthur:-) hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/14/2016 1:17:00 PM

How true...I enjoyed the read and the memories. BG

Jan Allison
Date: 2/14/2016 1:20:00 PM

Thanks Barbara - oh how fast the years fly by but we still have 'nappy' memories lol !:-) hugs jan xxx

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 2/14/2016 12:43:00 PM

Superb Jan! You hit the nail on the head with you description... as you say, we MUST be thick skinned!! Well done!!! Keith

Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 2/14/2016 12:47:00 PM

I enjoyed it!!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/14/2016 12:45:00 PM

We are Keith lol but I wouldn't have changed a second when my son was a baby. Not sure if this is a 'grook' but I had fun writing it:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 2/14/2016 12:31:00 PM

You are right. I would have never changed anything either...albeit a few nasty diapers...lol

Jan Allison
Date: 2/14/2016 12:32:00 PM

I wouldn't have changed a second Tim:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/14/2016 9:02:00 AM

Great job! I'm still thinking on this one. For a second, I thought this was going to be about what can happen when changing a boy baby! Good luck and all the best ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 2/14/2016 10:01:00 AM

I have never written a 'grook' so hope this is ok:-) hugs jan xx