Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Birthday Burnout

The fire brigade are on standby
With their hoses in their hand
For today it is my birthday
My birthday cake is on a stand
There are so many candles
It is a health and safety risk
So be ready with the hoses guys
And make sure you get here quick!


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25th January 2015

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Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2017 at 1:39 PM I loved your humor in this birthday poem Jan! A great picture to enhance it too! Congratulations on your win! : ) Jan Allison July 28, 2017 at 2:17 PM Thanks Connie I think the last time I had a birthday cake i was a child I make them for hubby and son but not for me:-) the fire brigade would be on standby for all my candles lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart July 28, 2017 at 9:23 AM Congrats on your win, Jan! Jan Allison July 28, 2017 at 9:42 AM Thanks Dale... thankfully for me the fire station is very near my home lol:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars July 28, 2017 at 7:05 AM Lol haha! The pic goes great with the poem, very cute and clever lovely lady thank you Jan Allison July 28, 2017 at 9:42 AM Thanks LuLoo:-) I had fun finding a poem from my birthday, thanks for the contest and placement:-) hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez January 28, 2015 at 11:12 AM Belated happy birthday Jan! sorry for being remiss...I love the poem though. You are a bundle of energy, talent and humor...no wonder everyone loves you. My prayers for your mom and dad, and more candles and cakes to burn! Hugs and kisses, sweet Jan. Kim :) Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:38 AM Aww thank you so much Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

Len Gasun January 28, 2015 at 7:55 AM My Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY greetings to you my very dear friend, Jan! I wish you all the best in life! May all your dreams come true. A big loveliest birthday hug from me to you! God bless you always! love lots, Leonora Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:37 AM Thanks so much Leonora:-) Hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen January 27, 2015 at 5:54 AM - Happy belated birthday, Jan !!!!! - Hope it is a small piece of cake to me :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:37 AM I didn't actually have a cake just a single cream slice lol:-) Hugs jan xx

M. L. Kiser January 26, 2015 at 3:43 PM I love it! Hope that you have a very happy birthday! Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:36 AM I did thanks ML:-) Hugs Jan xx

Vera Duggan January 26, 2015 at 12:15 AM Love this one Jan, Happy birthday my dear, wouldn't it be nice if you could go backwards instead of forward, have a great day my friend..............Vera............ Jan Allison January 26, 2015 at 1:40 AM I'm 21 again Vera so time is standing still just wish the body would keep up though lol:-) Hugs Jan xx Love to you and Peter:-) Hugs xx

Jack Ellison January 25, 2015 at 4:36 PM Hilarious my dear sister! Got a big kick out of it cause mine would be even more of a fire hazard! LOL Happy Birthday... love and joy, Brother Jack XXX Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 4:42 PM LOL Jack and thank you for your friendship and support - can't believe I have been here nearly a year and what a year it has been! hugs as ever Jan xxx

Casarah Nance January 25, 2015 at 3:58 PM Happy Birthday!!! Save me a piece of cake, I like mine roasted! :) Lots of Birthday hugs!!!! Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 4:01 PM LOL The ironic thing is Cas I didn't have a birthday cake - just a cream slice but when I was eating it this silly poem came to me lol:-) Hugs jan xx Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 4:01 PM It would be cremated with the amount of candles I would need lol Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux January 25, 2015 at 2:19 PM I'm sorry to hear about your mom Jan, I hope she gets well soon. Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 2:38 PM Thanks Richard:-) I am still smiling that is the main thing:-) Hugs jan xx

Paul Callus January 25, 2015 at 1:55 PM So good of you to keep your humour going even when it's hard to! Cake or no cake you merit the best, birthday girl!!!:))) hugs // paul Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 2:37 PM Thanks so much Paul:-) love and hugs to you all Jan xx

Eileen Manassian January 25, 2015 at 1:20 PM Happy birthday, woman!!! I wish you every blessing. I love ya, Jan. You are a sweetie pie. Hey...better check out the blogs! ;) BTW...Lovely poem! HA HA! Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 1:32 PM I've just seen the blog am all emotional now:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux January 25, 2015 at 12:44 PM 21 is such a special birthday, I can see why you chose it again *lol*! I hope you are having a wonderful day Jan. Hugs Rick. Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 1:03 PM It has been one I will always remember Richard all for the wrong reasons - with mum in hospital and dad at home I think 'testing' would be a good phrase but as you can see I am still laughing at my own expense:-) Hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet January 25, 2015 at 12:36 PM The flow is good and the reader can chuckle at the commonality of the experience, unpleasant as it may be. Emile. #7 Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 1:01 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Emile:-) Hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud January 25, 2015 at 12:18 PM I'm January-born too, jan... a blessed birthday!... too many candles that can set Rome on fire.. enjoyed this charm of a piece!.. huggs Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM All the best people have January birthdays Nette lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 25, 2015 at 10:09 AM This is so cute! Do like me and just get the number candles...less chance of fire...LOL...Happy Birthday, Jan....enjoy your day! Hugs, Rhonda

Richard Lamoureux January 25, 2015 at 9:17 AM This is cute! Is it really your birthday? If so Happy Birthday!

Tim Smith January 25, 2015 at 9:16 AM Happy birthday Jan...was that a birthday wish with the hoses? ...lol...hugs Tim

Shane Cooper January 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM You cannot be slowed even for your birthday when it comes to writing. Nice little poem. Happy Birthday again. And no matter how many candles you are only as old as you feel and I think that makes you a teen again when you write poetry. Love Shane xxx

Hasan Javed January 25, 2015 at 8:45 AM well belated bday to u then! nice words.....would like to know a little about you...regards; Hasan Javed Jan Allison January 25, 2015 at 8:47 AM There is lots about me in my poems Hasan:-) Its my 21 again birthday today:-) I don't actually have a birthday cake today I just had a cream slice to eat but thought I would make fun of myself LOL:-) Hugs jan xx