Jan Allison Poet Limerick

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A Genuine Excuse

Sam slept through his alarm once again
So dashed to catch the commuter train
But today he is fine
‘Autumn leaves’ block the line
He’s off the hook … his boss can’t complain!

2nd June 2016

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Arthur Vaso June 5, 2016 at 10:19 AM This leaves me wondering about the elephant on the road! :) Sorry for the late comment, I was being held hostage by a terrorist! Jan Allison June 5, 2016 at 4:13 PM ha ha ha on two levels there:-) hugs jan xx

James Tate June 5, 2016 at 8:07 AM A little twist in events is always interesting. Good job. Jan Allison June 5, 2016 at 4:12 PM Thanks James:-) hugs jan xx

Len Gasun June 4, 2016 at 8:55 AM Such a wonderful limerick my dear friend, Jan. Thanks for sharing and the smiles! My pleasure and honor to read one of your precious gems today. More blessings and have a happy weekend! love lots and hugs, GL Jan Allison June 4, 2016 at 10:09 AM Thanks for the lovely comment:-) have a wonderful weekend:-) hugs Jan xx

Angie Thomas June 3, 2016 at 9:33 AM Hahahahah. For once the man has an honest to God excuse for being late... hopefully is boss is gonna believe him :) Great write Jan, really enjoyed it. Hugs, Angie Jan Allison June 3, 2016 at 9:34 AM Thanks Angie - so lovely to see you my friend hope life is treating you fine:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis June 3, 2016 at 5:46 AM What a delightful way to miss work! Such a lovely Limerick dear, Jan! Jan Allison June 3, 2016 at 7:09 AM LOl Demetrios - i have looked at some excuses for being late for work but the elephant one I found hilarious:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Hauser June 2, 2016 at 11:17 PM Love it! Jan Allison June 3, 2016 at 3:39 AM Thanks Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2016 at 7:37 PM ha. Autumn leaves. Well, it's more believable than the elephant, my funny friend!! Jan Allison June 3, 2016 at 3:39 AM LOL Andrea - it is a genuine excuse the leave now if only I could find and elephant on the Island lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath June 2, 2016 at 2:38 PM Excellently done my lovely friend. Once boss himself was in the same track, so he has knowledge about that. Nice limerick. Loved always, bl Jan Allison June 2, 2016 at 2:40 PM Thanks so much BL:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith June 2, 2016 at 1:08 PM Nice one Jan...any excuse to avoid work Jan Allison June 2, 2016 at 2:14 PM We still have steam trains here Tim that is the only form of train we have - I still adore hearing the whistle from the nearby station:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus June 2, 2016 at 12:30 PM Yeh...and I happen to be the boss....wait till I finish sweeping all those leaves..he's not getting away scot free!! ~ Such a pleasant limerick, Jan; why not double it and include the elephant in the process! hugs // paul Jan Allison June 2, 2016 at 12:35 PM I could do a second poem Paul - I found the picture after I had written the poem when i was looking images for excuses for being late - that one really tickled me lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman June 2, 2016 at 11:12 AM Very clever, and very true, wonderful limerick Jan. Jan Allison June 2, 2016 at 11:26 AM Thanks Harry I have actually heard of trains being delayed because of leaves on the line - not quite sure the elephant story would work quite as well lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior June 2, 2016 at 9:25 AM Can we rent this elephant! lol...very funny! Jan...the only thing is who is going to clean the poop! lol...^WW^ Jan Allison June 2, 2016 at 11:24 AM LOL ^WW^ I write poop I don't want to clear up any more mess lol:-) hugs Jan xx

James Cottrell June 2, 2016 at 9:22 AM Lol many people have different excuses for being late. This was an interesting one to read. Great work. Jan Allison June 2, 2016 at 11:23 AM I wrote the poem then found the pic of the elephant - wish I'd seen it earlier and maybe the poem would have turned out differently :-) hugs Jan xx