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A Real Country 'Bum-Kin' - For Lin Lane

This scarecrow is no country bumpkin
His bottom and head are ripe pumpkin
Touch him if you dare
He’ll give you a scare
By pricking your hand with a bodkin

Inspired by the picture Lin sent to me

25-09-17

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2017

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September 28, 2017 at 8:05 AM

Oh, as always, Jan, you are a hoot! Can you believe when I visited my (by 14 years) younger sister, years ago, she mooned my two daughters. Oh, yeah, they still remember her showing herself...lol! I think you and her would get along very well ;)

September 28, 2017 at 10:24 AM

lol Kim, in 'real life' I am quiet and reserved - I just have this wacky sense of humour when it comes to writing poems and I try and make people smile:-) hugs jan xx

September 27, 2017 at 8:28 PM

This is priceless, Jan. Love it...and the pic! lol Love limericks and you do them so well. :)

September 28, 2017 at 3:45 AM

I love the limerick form Carole, my humour may not be to everyone's taste but I do try to bring a smile to people- I have just dropped by to read your poem again it should have got POT year lol! :-) hugs jan xx

September 27, 2017 at 7:47 AM

Lol! This is a good limerick. The picture sure did inspire your "humorous" muse. I'm sure Lin got a "kick" out of it:-) Alexis

September 27, 2017 at 7:58 AM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

September 27, 2017 at 12:22 AM

haha. GREAT poem for a great picture, Jan. And what the heck is a bodkin?

September 27, 2017 at 3:41 AM

A bodkin is used for sewing and is for making holes in thick cloth or leather - OUCH!:-) hugs jan xx

September 26, 2017 at 6:49 AM

Ha Ha! What a write of grandeur my friend! A splendidly written ditty of a fellow pumpkin head with his trousers hanging low! I surely loved this tremendous poem this awesome morning Jan! You always impress me! Great Work!!

September 26, 2017 at 8:50 AM

ha ha ha love that comment Russell:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

September 26, 2017 at 3:42 AM

You are the best Jan! Your Limerick is so creative and the picture Lin sent you is hysterical! Loved this! : )

September 26, 2017 at 8:48 AM

I know not everyone appreciate my limericks and humour Connie but if i can make some folks smile that is the important thing to me:-) hugs jan xx

September 25, 2017 at 5:19 PM

Pumpkin spice, naughty and nice! A great limerick Jan. Totally enjoyed your write and Lin's pic!

September 25, 2017 at 5:23 PM

Thanks Susan I don't need asking twice to write a limerick and this picture was a great prompt:-) hugs jan xx

September 25, 2017 at 5:11 PM

Hi hun xxxxxxx Fab and funny xxxxxx big hugs xxxxx

September 25, 2017 at 5:18 PM

Hi Jenny lovely to see you my friend thanks for dropping by xxx hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 25, 2017 at 2:38 PM

- Love this, a wonderful butt Jan :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

September 25, 2017 at 2:39 PM

LOL Anne Lise I couldn't resist a little humour for this cheeky little picture :-) hugs Jan xx

September 25, 2017 at 12:16 PM

haha...you had me at the pic...I love Halloween fun

September 25, 2017 at 12:19 PM

I have never been a Halloween fan and never tried pumpkin lol I couldn't resist Lin's challenge of writing a limerick for this fun picture:-) hugs jan xx

September 25, 2017 at 10:45 AM

Hey, that scarecrow has a nice butkin lol...great limerick Jan...god bless...^WW^

September 25, 2017 at 10:48 AM

ha ha ha that's a really cheeky comment ^WW^ lol:-) hugs Jan xx

September 25, 2017 at 10:45 AM

Oh Jan, you did the picture justice. I knew you'd write a great one! Here's my take...now you've inspired me. His overalls fell down in a pumpkin field/ What unsightly buttocks were revealed/ The look on his face/ was one of disgrace/ His bum-kins were no longer concealed

September 25, 2017 at 12:21 PM

The wiggle worm peeked out his head...no longer in the pumpkin bed...the earth far below...oh where would he go... empty hallows he sure did dread

September 25, 2017 at 11:37 AM

You may if it's your desire.

September 25, 2017 at 10:49 AM

ha ha ha Lin - shall I make it a collab and see if anyone else wants to add their lines? lol:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

September 25, 2017 at 10:31 AM

That's hilarious.

September 25, 2017 at 10:47 AM

The picture inspired me lol:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 25, 2017 at 10:26 AM

Sweet trick and treat! ;) love and hugs your way dear poetess! xomo

September 25, 2017 at 4:23 PM

I would LOVE to try pumpkin pie but of course it has to be in the USA ... maybe one day:-):-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 25, 2017 at 2:37 PM

If you ever dare, a good pumpkin pie is sooo yummy ;) with whipped cream of course

September 25, 2017 at 10:28 AM

Lin sent me the picture and challenged me to write a limerick lol:-) The funny thing is I've never ever tried pumpkin ... and if its been down his trousers I doubt I ever will lol:-) hugs jan xx

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