Jan Allison Poet Grook

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A Parents Grook

Small babies are unpredictable just like the weather
Often wet; with sudden outbreaks of terrible wind
But would I have altered anything,  no never …
Being a parent, you become very thick skinned!

Contest: Grook 
Sponsor: Silent One
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Maurice Yvonne February 21, 2016 at 8:40 AM Brilliant! You are the imacculate poet. I absolutely adore this write, a huge fav! Jan Allison February 21, 2016 at 10:24 AM aww thanks :-) I love writing with humour and have never tried a grook before:-) hugs jan xx

Anindya Mohan Tagore February 18, 2016 at 10:06 PM LOL! Jan tusi great ho! I think you can understand what I said. Love U Babe, Bobby xx Jan Allison February 19, 2016 at 3:58 AM Thanks Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:26 AM Ha ha, great win! Jan Allison February 18, 2016 at 9:24 AM Thanks so much Richard:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 11:21 PM Congrats on ur superb winning write Jan. Jan Allison February 18, 2016 at 9:24 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper February 17, 2016 at 1:38 PM Back to congratulate you on your Win. Yahooo!!!!! Jan Allison February 18, 2016 at 9:24 AM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A February 17, 2016 at 9:50 AM Jan, Congrats on your Grook win. XOX ~LINDA~ Jan Allison February 18, 2016 at 9:25 AM Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May February 17, 2016 at 9:39 AM Congrats on a great win Jan Jan Allison February 18, 2016 at 9:25 AM Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud February 17, 2016 at 8:37 AM worthy of a high win, jan.. congrats and huggs! Jan Allison February 18, 2016 at 9:24 AM Thanks so much Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 7:42 AM Great analogy, and so true, Jan. 8PD Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison February 17, 2016 at 8:14 AM Many thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry February 17, 2016 at 2:02 AM Congratulations! Jan Allison February 17, 2016 at 4:22 AM Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

White Sage February 17, 2016 at 1:09 AM excellent grook there, and nice use of words, best of luck Jan Jan Allison February 17, 2016 at 4:22 AM Thanks White sage:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Jameson February 16, 2016 at 6:31 PM funny words leading to winning ways..a job well done, Jan. congrats! Jan Allison February 17, 2016 at 4:21 AM Thanks Sam:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks February 16, 2016 at 5:18 PM Jan, congratulations on your high marks with this grook. What really stole the show for me was your second line --- not only endearing, but really funny! I will never think of baby farts in the same way again... lol. Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 5:22 PM Oh I'm glad you liked the humour here Timothy and i loved your comment lol.... I have never written one of these before so I was delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2016 at 3:47 PM awesome, Jan. You GOT the GROOK. I'm glad we got to share a high spot together! Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 4:06 PM Thanks Andrea I was delighted to place as I wasn't sure what was expected - went for humour and it paid off ... phewwwwwwwwwww lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus February 16, 2016 at 3:37 PM This is very creative, fits in nicely with what this form asks for....and I love the humour that goes with it! Congratulations on your podium finish! Hugs // paul Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 4:07 PM Thanks so much Paul i was dleighted to place well with my first attempt at this form:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper February 16, 2016 at 11:38 AM I can see in your poems you are missing your baby boy . great write B-) Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 4:09 PM I loved every minute of my time with my son when he was growing up Eve now he has flown the nest I am delighted to see him flourish:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars February 16, 2016 at 11:11 AM You are the most clever poet on PS, you should be very proud of yourself :)-luloo *smiles* Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 4:11 PM Oh Luloo that is too kind a comment ... I am in awe of so many wonderful people here and without their support I would never have learned so much and be flying high with my creativity:-) hugs jan xx

Suzanne Delaney February 15, 2016 at 8:24 PM Oh How funny...the graphic is priceless. I left it too long to enter mine. It filled up quickly. Good Luck with yours. SuZ Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 1:19 AM Thanks Suz:-) hugs Jan xx

David Aaron February 15, 2016 at 6:21 PM A great poem....and a perfect metaphor. Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 1:19 AM Thanks David:-) hugs jan xx

Timothy Hicks February 15, 2016 at 12:23 AM Jan ... this was a real treat to read in a-midst all the other grooks I've read. A real lighthearted touch. I won't say anything more as I'm acting as co-judge ... anything can happen :) Appreciate your recent visits! Jan Allison February 15, 2016 at 1:31 PM Thanks for dropping by Timothy It is my first attempt at this style - thought I would have fun:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso February 14, 2016 at 9:16 PM LOL Hilarious but so true, behind such great humor there lies the kindest of hearts! Jan Allison February 15, 2016 at 1:29 PM Thanks Arthur:-) hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick February 14, 2016 at 1:17 PM How true...I enjoyed the read and the memories. BG Jan Allison February 14, 2016 at 1:20 PM Thanks Barbara - oh how fast the years fly by but we still have 'nappy' memories lol !:-) hugs jan xxx

Keith Bickerstaffe February 14, 2016 at 12:43 PM Superb Jan! You hit the nail on the head with you description... as you say, we MUST be thick skinned!! Well done!!! Keith Keith Bickerstaffe February 14, 2016 at 12:47 PM I enjoyed it!! Jan Allison February 14, 2016 at 12:45 PM We are Keith lol but I wouldn't have changed a second when my son was a baby. Not sure if this is a 'grook' but I had fun writing it:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith February 14, 2016 at 12:31 PM You are right. I would have never changed anything either...albeit a few nasty diapers...lol Jan Allison February 14, 2016 at 12:32 PM I wouldn't have changed a second Tim:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin February 14, 2016 at 9:02 AM Great job! I'm still thinking on this one. For a second, I thought this was going to be about what can happen when changing a boy baby! Good luck and all the best ... CayCay Jan Allison February 14, 2016 at 10:01 AM I have never written a 'grook' so hope this is ok:-) hugs jan xx

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