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I'VE GOT NO POST TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME Oh dear what can the matter be There’s a mail strike and I’m into philately I’ve had no letters from Monday to Saturday The postmen are really unfair They promised last week that they would deliver Some stamps from Hong Kong and box of chopped liver But nothing’s arrived, oh how my lips quiver My mailbox is terribly bare Inspired by contest **** Total Fiction write **** 2/03/18

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/4/2018 6:48:00 AM

A range of thoughts going through this! “Philately!” Love it! I used to collect stamps as a kid! My great-great Aunt sent me stamps feom the Vatican. She was a nun and a fun one at that!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/4/2018 6:51:00 AM

Oh wow Kim I bet you have some fabulous stories to tell about your aunt - you should write a poem about her:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/4/2018 1:06:00 AM

Interesting... I feel for you, waiting for your chopped liver. Best wishes, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/4/2018 1:21:00 AM

Thankfully its just pure fiction Line:-) hugs Jan

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/3/2018 3:47:00 PM

great rhymes, jan! this cracked me up, especially the chopped liver line...

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2018 3:58:00 PM

I KNEW you would relate to that lol I used to love chopped liver on matzos when i was a nanny! Pure fiction in the poem though:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 2/3/2018 1:43:00 PM

Great fun Jan, it flows so well :)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2018 3:57:00 PM

The silly theme fitted the tune and its just a fun write:-0 hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/3/2018 1:36:00 PM

Well this embarrassing Jan, as I was with Royal Mail for forty years.haha. I dont hold out much hope for the liver though. Regards Tom.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2018 3:57:00 PM

You'll be relieved to learn its a fiction write Tom - I got this silly idea about deliver and chopped liver and built the poem around there. I've told you I have no control over what my muse will come out with net!:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 2/3/2018 1:33:00 PM

lol Jan...I hope that chopped liver is not going to be delivered to you if it's spoiled. Very cute rhyming verses.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2018 3:55:00 PM

Pure fiction Lin - I used to collect stamps as a child but that hobby stopped many years ago I just got a silly idea about deliver and chopped liver and the poem grew from there lol:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/3/2018 12:46:00 PM

- I understand very well that you get "Post traumatic stress syndrome", Jan :) - But head up ... think about all the bills you do not receive ... and advertise in all colors - Take it easy :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2018 3:54:00 PM

Pure fiction write Anne lise I was just having fun:-) hugs jan xx