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5/8/25

AN AVERAGE DAY DOWN AT THE FUNNY FARM

Sir Billy Pig’s missing his oats
Miss Piggy Wig’s had hers, she gloats
But she’s looking so rough
Her bum’s full of crap stuff
Its output is brown and it floats!

I’m advised by a pal of mine
To “Never cast pearls before swine”
Or put lipstick on a pig
When it’s mouthing off big
Miss Piggy Wig’s an old bovine!

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Brenda Chiri Date: 8/10/2025 10:45:00 AM lol Jan I see your humor has just gotten better! Brought a big smile to my face! It’s great to read you again!:) Login to Reply Brenda Chiri Date: 8/10/2025 11:28:00 AM Oh wow! I will have to go and check it out!:) Jan Allison Date: 8/10/2025 10:54:00 AM Glad I made you smile Brenda, FYI I've published 2 books of my silly poems on Amazon, amazing for a poetry hater at school and a total novice to poetry in 2014! hugs Jan xx

Lyric Man Date: 8/7/2025 5:19:00 AM Jan, your humor in the limerick format is epic. Little joyful, clever snacks. I read them on tough days and seldom have time to post my gratitude, but they make me smile. That’s what good friends do. You’re the best. One day I’ll travel to your island and we’ll catch up in person. Keep sharing your sunlight! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/10/2025 10:52:00 AM Aww Chance Summer we have always had a great friendship since i joined soup, i recall you taking me under your wing and we wrote a poem together when I was a newbie - some things you never forget. let me know when you are coming over lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/6/2025 1:27:00 AM - "Casting pearls before swine" I've heard many times ... but what does it really mean ... had to google it :" it means giving something valuable to someone who doesn't appreciate it. The expression is originally from the Bible" - A funny poem and photo, Jan :) - hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/6/2025 2:20:00 AM Thanks Anne-Lise I saw from Abdullah its from the bible - I hadn't realised. When i was a private nanny a friend had a little toy pig in her room with pearls round its neck - when i commented on it - she said it was a dig at a fella she had been dating - didn't realise he was married and he was a policeman and in the Uk they are sometimes known as 'pigs' (100% true story!) hugs jan x

Rowena Velasco Date: 8/6/2025 12:27:00 AM Oh Jan, this one had me snorting with laughter! The sass, the mess, and the perfect punchlines—absolutely hilarious. You really do have a gift for cheeky brilliance! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/6/2025 2:17:00 AM Thanks Rowena, if you like silly humour you should check my books out 366 poems in the first one and 377 in the second one! hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/5/2025 10:13:00 PM Oink oink lol. Tom Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/6/2025 2:16:00 AM thanks Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/5/2025 8:19:00 PM I didn't see a Poop Warning! I thought you made a practice of that, noticed when I came back in Jan. or whenever it was. Hysterical and appreciated. It is a day in need of humor, indeed it is, so I came here and got me some. Thank you, Darling Jan. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/6/2025 2:15:00 AM oh it only had a mild reference to poop lol - But i will remember next time lol I do put bawdy on my bawdy poems though lol:-) hugs Ja x

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 8/5/2025 5:10:00 PM "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you". Matthew 7:6. Yeah! "wallow in muck". Have a nice evening dear Jan :-) hugs xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/6/2025 2:14:00 AM Thanks Abdullah, I hope my friend isn't trying to convert me, but she knows that will never happen lol. hugs jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 8/5/2025 4:49:00 PM Too many funerals on your little island, Jan. Casting good thoughts before pigs is a waste of time and information for they will only wallow in muck. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/6/2025 2:13:00 AM Thanks Lin, yeah I think this will be the 9th funeral this year but i guess, in part that's because it is a small close knit community (not counting the ones where hubby does the PA system and we don't know the person) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin Date: 8/5/2025 4:04:00 PM Jan, haha, so hilarious and a great message! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 8/5/2025 4:08:00 PM You know how you get these silly ideas - I googled "never cast pearls before swine" and found lots of funny pictures and this one inspired the poem! Needed a laugh today - found out a friend's husband has passed away and we've got to go to a funeral on Friday - such is life eh! hugs Jan xx