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A Limerick For Jan

A lovely young lady lives on the Isle of Man She writes bawdy limericks whenever she can She takes a few hits From jealous dimwits Who can’t write them nearly so well as can Jan. POEM OF THE DAY on July 10, 2021 59TH ON 100 BEST POEMS OF THE PAST MONTH on July 11, 2021 51ST ON 100 BEST POEMS OF THE PAST MONTH on August 8, 2021 written July 9, 2021

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 7/20/2021 9:02:00 AM

Somehow I missed this great limerick o Jan! This is as perfect as it gets. Congratulations!/ Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/20/2021 10:39:00 AM

Ah, thanks, Maurice. It is heartfelt, and it seems to have struck a nice chord with several people. Appreciate you.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/14/2021 6:07:00 AM

A great tribute to our Jan from the Isle of Man. Congrats on POTD. Sorry I’m late to the party! Blessings Rick.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/14/2021 10:16:00 AM

Thanks, Richard. It was a fun write with a shout-out to one of my favorite limericists!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/13/2021 4:52:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD! Nice tribute!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/13/2021 5:24:00 PM

Thanks so much for your congrats, Kim.

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 7/13/2021 12:47:00 PM

Congratulations L.M.H Fantastic and relevant poem Sir Tick correct Jealous , Dimwits What some folk do or find pleasure in is baffling. Unless you are of a similar mindset

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/13/2021 12:52:00 PM

Yes, indeed, Christopher it is so baffling what brings some folks pleasure. I really enjoyed your thoughtful comment.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/12/2021 8:00:00 AM

Nice one...She's an outstanding Poetess. Congratulations on POTD.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/12/2021 9:12:00 AM

Thank you so much, Arturo, for your kind and thoughtful comment.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/12/2021 5:26:00 AM

Belated congratulations on POTD honours! Jan is one of the sweetest and most supportive people here, a delightful dedication this is! xomo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/12/2021 9:12:00 AM

Maureen, I appreciate your congratulations so much. Thank you.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/11/2021 7:10:00 PM

Hi L. Milton, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/11/2021 7:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, Alexis. It was a fun write and has an important message. It also gives nod to one of the great limerick writers on PS.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/11/2021 6:12:00 PM

Congrats on POTD. Great writing. Love it. God bless you and Jan. Love, Gina

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/11/2021 7:20:00 PM

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Regina. We appreciate you.

Terry Flood

Date: 7/11/2021 10:54:00 AM

Congrats on POTD, Milt (a tad belated, I know). Had a couple of nights barely looking at soup, so didn't see this tribute to our Jan. Those that get snotty on Soup remind me of when my sister would snap, ‘You’re so igranant’... thing is, she was only about six. What’s their excuse. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/11/2021 11:24:00 AM

(chuckle) Ah, you are so on-target, Terry. BTW, I love the word your sister's word "igranant". I may try to use it in a poem! Your thoughts always mean so much to me. Thanks for sharing.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/10/2021 10:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. Jan is the queen of limericks. We were fortunate to meet in Malta several times before this darn pandemic hit us.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/11/2021 9:18:00 AM

How wonderful! Perhaps in the coming months such meetings can resume. I am hopeful. Thanks for your congratulations.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/10/2021 9:34:00 PM

You got it, Milton, she is the Queen. And Yes, they are all jealous. She is one of my very favorites. Welll done :) Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:54:00 PM

Thanks so much, Eve, and it's nice to have this comment from you.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/10/2021 6:52:00 PM

Delightful Milt! Jan has a special ability to make us smile and laugh with her delightful, witty lines! It is hard to believe there are those on the soup who would try to bring her down! Congratulations on your POTD of encouragement for her!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 6:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam. Both she and I appreciate your support. Thanks for your read and your comment.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/10/2021 6:26:00 PM

Ha, ha...this is so cute a tribute. Well done! congrats on y

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 6:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jeanne.

Warren Doll

Date: 7/10/2021 5:06:00 PM

LMH, Congratulations on POTD with your honor to Jan-Queen of the Limerick~ Warren

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 6:56:00 PM

Thank you, Warren. I appreciate your comment so much.

Ken Rone

Date: 7/10/2021 1:13:00 PM

Jan is so versatile! Up for any challenge. She always delivers! Milt - thank yor for recognizing the contribution of spacific Soupers, as a community should. Your POTD even more so spreads the message and encourages activity.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 1:40:00 PM

Thanks, Ken, for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I really appreciated the nods.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/10/2021 11:33:00 AM

Well I think you both need congratulating here, you for POTD Milton and Jan for giving you the inspiration. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 11:50:00 AM

Thank you, Jennifer. Indeed, I agree with you wholeheartedly.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/10/2021 9:24:00 AM

Great limerick tribute for Jan, congrats on POTD, with this witty piece, Milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. I appreciate your comment.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 7/10/2021 8:35:00 AM

Milton, a lovely tribute to dear Jan... Hearty congrats on your POTD honour. God bless... ~ Ani

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thank you, Anitha.

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/10/2021 7:53:00 AM

What a great limerick tribute to Jan! Milt, congrats on your POTD honor! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:40:00 AM

Thanks so much, Kim. It was a fun write.

Constance La France

Date: 7/10/2021 6:28:00 AM

Milt, wonderful limerick for a Jan, and I am so happy that you received POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:40:00 AM

Thanks, Constance, it was a fun write. Glad you enjoyed it.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/10/2021 5:40:00 AM

A great Limerick in support of Jan. Congratulations Milton on poem of the day…… Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, Belle. I appreciate your thoughts.

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/10/2021 5:37:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD for this very witty ditty honoring our Jan!!! Well done!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:41:00 AM

Thank you, Mike, for your congratulations. I appreciate it. So does Jan, I know.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/10/2021 4:51:00 AM

Well done Milton, I agree and congratulations on POTD!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:42:00 AM

Thank you, Tania. I appreciate your thoughts.

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/10/2021 4:42:00 AM

Back with Congratulations Milton on potd, Jan is indeed a treasure on the soup, totally impartial to all poets weather religious or political, but gets victimised and bullied by some jealous idiots who have no sense of humour, be it poop or otherwise, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:42:00 AM

David, your thoughts and comments are always appreciated. Thanks!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/10/2021 3:41:00 AM

Many congrats on POTD Milton I am SO glad this has been awarded to you, Your poem sends a clear message to the dimwit who uses blogs to try and bully and belittle me and my 'poop poetry' , I am so glad others can see through their pathetic attempts to victimise me then try to look like they are the victims... it has gone on for far too long , rest assured I am here to stay!:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:43:00 AM

Well, I certainly hope so. You are a ray of sunshine on some cloudy days. I thought it was time someone give you the thumbs up you deserve!