Home » Poems » Jan Allison » Why Daddy Says We Must Visit Grandma

Jan Allison | + Follow Poet |

Why Daddy Says We Must Visit Grandma

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Jan Allison.

I prob’ly should not be a snitch I’m worried my Grandma’s a witch Cos I overheard My dad use that word He’s spot-on; I’ve seen her nose twitch! In secret she’s called the old bat (I must keep that under my hat) When we get out the car I must smile at Grandma And avoid her hissing black cat! Her kitchen exudes a foul smell Dad claims that it’s her latest spell When she mentions food We’re not being rude but exit her witch house from hell! I think she’s dad’s mother in law I have heard the phrase used before Her real name is Fanny I must call her Granny... She’s loaded, my parents are poor! Dad’s hoping when Gran kicks the bucket We’ll live in her house in Nantucket So I must visit her And put up with cat fur When Gran gives old candy I suck it! 9/6/19/

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Juliet Ligon

Date: 9/26/2019 5:22:00 PM

Great job on your Limerick. The story was amusing and flowed naturally.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 5:52:00 PM

Thanks Juliet, your poem moved me to tears Juliet I know it happened a long time ago and hope it was cathartic to write about it.. I guess these things do shape the people we grow up to be:-) hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne

Date: 9/24/2019 12:05:00 PM

LOL, love it

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 5:49:00 PM

thanks Jack:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/10/2019 7:42:00 PM

An epic! Touche! :) gw

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2019 3:32:00 AM

thanks GW I only intended to do one stanza then it grew and grew lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/8/2019 4:17:00 PM

Lol! Jan, I really enjoyed your string of limericks. It put a huge smile on my face. When it comes to this form you never disappoint. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend. PS, thanks for the awesome comment you left on my lastest poem:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 5:34:00 AM

thanks my friend, never ever doubt your ability in any aspect of your life, your poem was superb and so are you:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/8/2019 5:46:00 AM

Very fun Jan, Love the granny/witch theme! Enjoyed! :) hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 12:01:00 PM

I couldn't resist Tania lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/8/2019 4:33:00 AM

Grandchildren are mostly naturally nice to their grandparents unless of course the in laws are a mite unpleasant and children, being as honest as they are, (if not told) will let the cat out of the bag, and then they will all remain poor! Great poem, Mother in laws and gran in laws seem to always have to face a firing squad, not that they don't need it sometimes. I really laughed with your poem Jan. Hugs, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 12:00:00 PM

thanks for your long comment Jennifer, you made me smile!:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/8/2019 12:11:00 AM

I smiled and laughed with delight over these Jan. Just wonderful! Perfect to share for Halloween too! I am putting these into my Faves! I loved them! : ) xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 11:58:00 AM

thanks Connie I originally was doing 1 stanza but it just grew and grew lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/7/2019 2:04:00 PM

LOL Well, if she's got the cat and creates spells, maybe this grandma really is a witch. Guess children are often told to be kind to their grandparents. Hate to think it's just a ploy to get an inheritance, but the poem is delightful and witty! Enjoyed this preview of Halloween, Jan. Love, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 11:58:00 AM

I hope it would n't be true but knowing some families I guess it could lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/7/2019 10:23:00 AM

haha, CUTE series, Jan, and funny

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 11:24:00 AM

thanks Andrea i just love the form, this originally was going to be one stanza then it grew lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Warren Doll

Date: 9/7/2019 9:14:00 AM

The queen of limericks delivers again. Jan, this is so good and I love the illustration that you picked. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 11:21:00 AM

aww thanks Warren I do love the form and write each poem in about 2 minutes, I just think in rhyme usually when I wake up lol:-) hugs jan xx

David Smith

Date: 9/7/2019 12:04:00 AM

Love it. Imaginative writing yet subject matter not too far from reality. Eccentricity is easily cultivated by all. best regards as always David in NZ

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 11:17:00 AM

thanks David,thankfully its pure fiction for me but I do have a vivid imagination:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/6/2019 6:55:00 PM

LoL! Great one Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 11:15:00 AM

thanks Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/6/2019 6:35:00 PM

G'day Jan … she gives you candy to suck! Remember Snow White, the witch, and the apple - enjoyed your set Jan - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 11:12:00 AM

lol Lindsay:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/6/2019 4:22:00 PM

You surprised me, again! Really well done, Jan, ten minutes or none! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2019 5:09:00 PM

It takes me about 2 minutes per poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/6/2019 11:22:00 AM

- We may never know what a grandmother hides :)))) ... would like to know what she is doing in the kitchen ... I can feel that smell ... ugh ... - Thanks for the good laugh, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2019 3:54:00 PM

So glad its fiction lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/6/2019 10:17:00 AM

Haha loved it Jan, brilliant. Tom. Soup mailed you.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2019 3:53:00 PM

thanks Tom:-) xxx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/6/2019 9:32:00 AM

WOW... this is just so adorable. I wish I could write something this creative.. .you're gifted, Jan.. . Blessings

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2019 3:53:00 PM

I just love the limerick form this took just over ten minutes to write:-) I was going to stop after one stanza but the ideas kept coming lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/6/2019 8:40:00 AM

I got a laugh out of this cute poem Jan. I love how you were able to get inside a child's head.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2019 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Jeanne:-) hugs Jan xx