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Picture Prompt Poetry Contest Sponsored by Margarita Lillico 04/08/24

Two giraffes sought afternoon tea An open window they both see There is nothing finer Than using fine china The bonus is their meal was free!

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/24/2024 2:15:00 PM

Congratulations Jan

Karen Croft

Date: 4/24/2024 8:23:00 AM

Congratulations, very funny

Terry Miller

Date: 4/24/2024 2:15:00 AM

Very cute, congratulations

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/23/2024 3:19:00 PM

Congrats. This was awesome.

Joe Dimino

Date: 4/16/2024 10:48:00 AM

Brought a smile to my face...well done. Humor is an art. A fine sketch here. A have a great day!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/12/2024 1:25:00 PM

Just delightful in your wonderful, whimsical style, Jan! I think you captured the essence of the picture with perfection. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs and blessings. Off for a cup of tea!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/12/2024 8:44:00 AM

Wow. Lovely poem with a favorite animal as the star. Good work.

James Peranteau

Date: 4/10/2024 7:02:00 AM

I'm reminded dear poet, uv my life with my 6sisters...one summer afternoon in particular; my sisters were having their little tea party in their plastic club house in the back yard, and I peeked in and seen sum sugar cookies, well, ya know the rest...nope, I didn't get away with one ;) Thanx for mine goose's bumps Jan....have the fantabulous Spling...much love ')

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/10/2024 2:07:00 AM

Cleverly done. I wonder how difficult will it be to judge this contest. Hugs xx

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 4/9/2024 9:23:00 PM

Lovely write

Arlo Parker

Date: 4/9/2024 8:08:00 PM

This should make Volume two. :o)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/9/2024 7:16:00 PM

Jan, a sweet limerick and love the image. -Hugs

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/9/2024 4:12:00 AM

Awwww Jan, I love your take on the theme!! Love the "Finer and China" Very beautiful and sweet humor here!! Good Luck! Happy Tuesday xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2024 10:09:00 PM

You did fantastic with this picture prompts.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/8/2024 5:49:00 PM

Well, I thought that I commented on this one before, but maybe a contest is going, and it was on another's poet's page. Thanks for sharing your talent with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/8/2024 5:49:00 PM

just as clever as can be...leave it to a couple of giraffes to get a free meal! LOL. have a wonderful evening, Sara

Joseph May

Date: 4/8/2024 3:02:00 PM

Lol, lovely limerick Jan, best wishes

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2024 3:04:00 PM

thanks so much Joseph, the picture was such fun to write about:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/8/2024 11:21:00 AM

Lol! Jan, What an adorable and funny limerick. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. PS, I'm reading your book and it has most definitely lifted my spirits. I am a fan of you and your poems. Thanks. Have a wonderful day-Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2024 2:06:00 PM

aww Alexis thanks for the comment and congrats again on POTD and i am so glad you have the book, I do hope you get a giggle from it:-) hugs jan xx

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/8/2024 11:20:00 AM

Good one Jan :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2024 2:05:00 PM

thanks Dilly xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/8/2024 10:46:00 AM

ha! adorable, jan! good luck in the contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2024 10:48:00 AM

You should write for the contest Ilene! hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/8/2024 10:31:00 AM

Love this so much! Seems like a nice enough couple;)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2024 10:48:00 AM

the picture prompt is so cute Kim! hugs jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/8/2024 10:21:00 AM

What a fun write for a fun picture. Two giraffes for tea sounds like fun. Can I come??? Love It.... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day writing away................

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2024 10:48:00 AM

I am really loving the picture prompts for the contest paula!:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/8/2024 9:44:00 AM

:) ... enjoy tea in fine china ... not every day for giraffes, Jan :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2024 9:58:00 AM

Yes Anne- Lise a cuppa always tastes better in a china cup lol:-) hugs Jan xx