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Prince William was so sick of being told He’s receding and is now going bald So he called in the royal hairdresser To see if he could ease the heir pressure He gave him a brand new hairstyle This ‘buzzcut’ would be so worthwhile His hairdresser is very highbrow But his fees have raised an eyebrow William’s head looks like its been shaved Oh how the press stories have raved £180 pounds is what we’ve been told It’s so costly to look like you’re bald! The cost Prince William has now denied It wouldn’t be the first time the press have lied! One day William will be ‘heir apparent’ And cutting costs will be more transparent When William’s crowned then we could sing With altered words to God shave the king! Based on a story in the press over the cost of Prince William’s news haircut 01/20/18

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/23/2018 10:14:00 PM

How fun! Well done and congrats on POTD!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/24/2018 8:34:00 AM

Many thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/23/2018 5:36:00 AM

Clever lady ... side-splitting poem. Super funny w/cool topical news cream to slather on the reader's dome. Rocket fuel, take-me-to-the-moon loon poetry. Kudos on POTD. Love and more love always.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/24/2018 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Freddie:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/22/2018 8:23:00 PM

Congrats on POTD Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2018 3:29:00 AM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/22/2018 7:19:00 PM

You have genius wit Jan, truly worthy of POTD, wish I had such brilliant levity; a big fave. Thanks for sharing;-

Keith O.J. Hunt
Date: 1/23/2018 9:57:00 AM

I think that's great Jan, just wonderful, keep on penning!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 7:21:00 PM

Thanks so much Keith for your kind comment, I just try and make folks smile and seem to have found my niche writing fun poems:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/22/2018 4:28:00 PM

Back to congratulate he on POTD Jan! I am so happy your poem was honored! xxoo : )

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 4:40:00 PM

I'm stunned and delighted Connie and its wonderful to have so many positive comments about my humour:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/22/2018 4:09:00 PM

Hi Jan, I really enjoyed this fun write. I don't watch the news much so I didn't know about Prince William's new haircut. I searched the internet and I saw that SNL joined in the fuss over his new haircut as well. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 4:18:00 PM

I tend to browse sky news and the BBc news and I found the story on there lol. I would love to know the real truth about the cost of the new royal style!:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/22/2018 4:07:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on POTD ! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 4:17:00 PM

Many thanks Eve I'm delighted:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/22/2018 3:41:00 PM

Congrats on POTD. I always enjoy how you take everyday stories and make them into light hearted poems. Love the word play.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 3:49:00 PM

Thanks Agnes, I followed up with a poem about Meghan Markle's engagement dress... I may be destined for the tower lol:-) hugs jan xx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/22/2018 2:55:00 PM

Congratulations Jan: I can always depend on you to bring me a smile.. Great wordplay. Hugs, SuZ

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 3:48:00 PM

If I can make one person smile it makes the poem worthwhile. I am thrilled to have so many comments on the poem:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 1/22/2018 1:50:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD Jan, this is brilliant play on words, especially the last line, really enjoyed.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 3:47:00 PM

Thanks so much Roy:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 1/22/2018 1:23:00 PM

JAN!!! JAN!!!!! JAN!!!!! The future King has no hair.....and only one so prone to poking fun could so poetically led us to laugh at it. That last couplet is priceless(or at least worth 180 pounds. Congrats on POTD(putting' on the dog) while mocking the monarchy...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 3:47:00 PM

I can't resist when I see these press stories that are just begging for me to write a poem lol. thanks so much for the great comment John:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 1/22/2018 12:42:00 PM

Congrats Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 12:56:00 PM

Thanks Tim:-) I'm delighted to receive POTD:-) hugs jan xx

John Hamilton

Date: 1/22/2018 12:10:00 PM

You're always good for a laugh Jan, congrats on POTD!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 12:23:00 PM

I try and makes folks smile if I can John!:-) hugs jan xx

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/22/2018 11:43:00 AM

Lol! You are incomparable, Jan! Congrats on POTD... hugs and smiles :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 12:09:00 PM

lol Akkina I definitely have my own unique style lol:-) if i can make people smile that is the best thing:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/22/2018 10:28:00 AM

This is awesome :D Congrats on potd! xomo

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 12:09:00 PM

Thanks so much Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 1/22/2018 10:01:00 AM

Just punderful, Jan! Congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 11:56:00 AM

What a clever comment Sunlite:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/22/2018 9:27:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, OMG, the last line kills me !!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 11:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Mike I did have fun writing the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/22/2018 9:19:00 AM

Too funny, Jan, with great wordplay and rhymes! Congrats on your Poem Of The Day honor! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 11:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Sandra i had such fun with the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/22/2018 8:47:00 AM

Another dramatic event involving the Royals, at least they provide a source of entertainment, congratulations Jan for POTD honors...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 11:48:00 AM

I get a lot of inspiration from items in the press but this story grabbed my attention (it should have been headline news lol) and was just such fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

James Swartz

Date: 1/22/2018 8:29:00 AM

Congratulations Jan! Thanks for the humor this morning. This is a POTD for sure!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 11:46:00 AM

Thanks so much James:-) hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 1/22/2018 8:17:00 AM

Sorry his heirness is bald//(or whatever politely it's called)//Our ruler's combover//reminds me of stover//after the fields have been plowed. Great POTD Jan! huggadoodles ~ j

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 8:21:00 AM

Thanks so much John:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/22/2018 6:43:00 AM

- God shave the king! - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d., Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 6:45:00 AM

Many thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 1/22/2018 4:34:00 AM

Jan, congrats on POTD! John

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 4:43:00 AM

Thanks so much John I'm delighted at the honour:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/21/2018 8:40:00 PM

This is so cute, but baldness seem to be a popular thing. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 4:40:00 AM

It can be quite attractive too - am thinking of Patrick Stewart as jean Luc Picard in Star trek:-):-) hugs jan xx

Pat Adams

Date: 1/21/2018 7:47:00 PM

I see what you did there with the heir's hair. Very clever word play! I feel for him as I'm in the same boat. Mine cost $16, which I thought was too much. Reconsidering that though!!...80)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2018 7:52:00 PM

I couldn't resist a few puns here and there with the heirs hair lol:-) hugs Jan xx