Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

Caution - This Poem May Contain Some Humour

When my husband was in hospital, he was given an afternoon tea
Scones and cake and sandwiches, simply delicious as you can see
The final treat was to eat the scone served with jam and butter
On opening the butter packet these words made hum splutter

He saw  ‘Caution Contains Milk’ was written on the label
Found this so amusing he kept the label on the table  
I know people have allergies but this is taking it too far
Soon they’ll be telling me I need petrol to drive my car

Some people think the Brits are dull, I intend to dispel this rumour
Think I may post on my poems ‘ this may contain some humour’

Jan Allison
28th May 2014

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Charles Denton D. May 16, 2017 at 4:14 PM Your poem with ten perfect rimes Took me by surprise with a grin On my lips widening my chin: Remembering me all these times Where I also encountered Such obviously stupid warnings Aimed mostly towards naive beings, Dummy consumers protected, Firms preventing against lawsuits more likely for any disputes ! But at least for this nonsense shared By you, Jan, our laugh is paired ! Charles, from Versailles, France Charles Denton D. May 16, 2017 at 4:29 PM (1st time commenting here : pity that my replied-poem display has not been followed, and words have been just thrown out shapelessly !)(Lucky I did use capital letters at beginning of each verse !)

Ugwu Cornelius Chidera June 19, 2014 at 4:03 PM nice poem! Jan Allison June 19, 2014 at 4:19 PM Thanks Cornel for the lovely comment. Hugs Jan xx

Jake Ponce May 31, 2014 at 9:09 AM hehe of course I'z left chuckling again after. that's hilarious. I should put "may contain traces of nuts" on my peanutbutter. :))) Jan Allison May 31, 2014 at 9:15 AM Oh it should have a warning on it Jake lol. We still have the little butter pack label as a reminder of this crazy crazy thing but it mad us laugh and a poem came out of it in the end and its making others laugh and that's what I try to achieve in as many of my poems as possible. hugs Jan xxxx

Robert Andrew Lyle May 30, 2014 at 4:43 PM Some labels do make you smile and this poem certainly did that too. Thank you Jan for sharing. Hugs coming your way Andy Jan Allison May 30, 2014 at 5:09 PM Thanks Andy for your lovely comments. Any hugs gratefully received am going through tough time at the moment. Hugs Jan xxxx

Darren Watson May 29, 2014 at 11:21 PM Expertly done Jan Perfect comic timing , Jan Allison May 30, 2014 at 1:53 AM I enjoyed writing this one made me chuckle on a particularly trying day. hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Jack Horne May 29, 2014 at 3:30 PM LOL, had a good laugh at this, I once bought my ex a box of sugared almonds and it had the 'contains nuts' warning!!!! Jan Allison May 29, 2014 at 3:40 PM LOL Jack I realise allergies can be serious but butter containing milk oh how we laughed. Think the world gone nuts! hugs Jan xxxx Jan Allison May 29, 2014 at 3:40 PM I adore sugared almonds especially the lilac coloured ones they have a special taste all of their own :-)

Carolyn Devonshire May 29, 2014 at 6:01 AM Dear Jan, Great spoof on the required "caution" labels. Of course real butter contains milk. I wouldn't eat it if it didn't. Better gas up the tank. Your humor is on a roll! Oops, that should be a scone. LOL Love, carolyn Jan Allison May 29, 2014 at 6:44 AM I did check my milk container and strangely there is no warning it contains milk LOL. Thanks for the lovely comment. hugs Jan xxx

Poet Destroyer A May 28, 2014 at 10:47 PM Hi Jan, amusing write.... I will read this poem again. LOL, butter, and milk..... Good thing, you have a sense og humor... thank you for sharing...Linda Jan Allison May 29, 2014 at 1:00 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Linda. I do try to try and get humour into as many of my poems as I can - its just part of me and probably the reason why Darren and I write together so well. Will be in touch about your idea - hes gone awol hope hes ok. Hugs Jan xxxx

Andrea Dietrich May 28, 2014 at 9:32 PM this is a GREAT poem, Jan. I really enjoyed the way you compared the whole thing to being told petrol is in a car. And the title is genius! Jan Allison May 29, 2014 at 12:56 AM Thanks Andrea I am glad you enjoyed the poem and title. To me the title is as important in the poem in trying to draw people in to read it - it obviously worked! hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance May 28, 2014 at 3:45 PM Haha oh my goodness, what next, peanuts labeled "may contain nuts" Enjoyed your charming and witty sense of humor chicky. :) Jan Allison May 28, 2014 at 3:52 PM My friends elsewhere call me Chicky after my original avatar - you have made my day :-) hugs as ever Jan xxx

Mark J. Halliday May 28, 2014 at 1:42 PM Great write. Being half-British myself, I like understatement and dry aplomb. I think more correctly that butter is made from a milk extract--cream. Ricotta cheese is the best stuff though, as it is made from the high protein whey instead of the high fat cream. Jan Allison May 28, 2014 at 2:20 PM I just couldn't stop laughing when he showed me the wrapper Mark just think it's taking it a step to far lol. Hugs Jan xx

Deborah Shiells May 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM Hi Jan, This was so cute and so funny! I laughed really hard at this one:~)). (Smiling) It was a wonderful read my friend! Thank you for sharing this poem and laughter with us here. Love and Peace, Deborah Jan Allison May 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM I do and try to inject humour into as many poems as I can - its just part of me as a person. Thanks for the lovely message glad it made you smile too. hugs as ever Jan xxx

Tim Smith May 28, 2014 at 3:46 AM Haha....what will they come up with next.... Love it Jan....hugs Tim Jan Allison May 28, 2014 at 6:40 AM Tim he couldn't believe it - I came across the wrapper today so had to write this little ditty! hugs as ever Jan xxx