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Colloquialisms - For Contest

Poor Humpty Dumpty was a numpty when he fell off the garden wall His poor old ma went bananas, told me to buzz off when I call Guess I better sit on the shelf otherwise I’ll go completely nuts I ain’t gonna take no stick from that mangy old bunch of mutts I’ll get myself a fix of chocolate cos I could do with a little lift But I’ll end up with a spare tyre, that blubber I’m gonna have to shift I’m feeling so blue and sad today the gremlins are in my life Perhaps I better go for a stroll or I’ll get an ear bashing from the wife Maybe I’ll see some dickie birds or a cute fluffy little bunny If I see their lil’ bob tails, oh man they look so darn funny Next I'll grab the old gal some chox and a nice bunch of flowers She’ll be putting on her war paint, boy that can take some hours Now I’m gonna sit on the fence and try and get a little rest Got my best bib and tucker on - I’m dressed in my Sunday best Contest- Colloquialisms – Sponsor Laura Leiser 07~19~15

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James Fraser

Date: 8/28/2015 3:53:00 PM

Belated congrats on this clever witty piece, hugs//James xx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2015 4:01:00 PM

I had fun with this one James glad you had an amazing holiday:-) hugs jan xx

Seren Roberts

Date: 8/4/2015 4:48:00 PM

congrats Jan on this brilliant write....Seren

Jan Allison
Date: 8/4/2015 4:50:00 PM

Thanks Seren:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/1/2015 1:47:00 AM

Ah such a beauty wid brains Jan!Congrats on ur winning write!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/1/2015 3:52:00 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/31/2015 9:25:00 PM

so happy for you on this winner list, jan. It was very well deserved!! Congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/1/2015 3:51:00 AM

Thanks for your support Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 7/31/2015 6:25:00 PM

Do you always have to be on top.......luv Congrats, now you know what they like.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 6:28:00 PM

YOU can be on top next time Jerry lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 7/31/2015 1:38:00 PM

JAN, Congrats on your win. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 2:42:00 PM

Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 7/31/2015 10:20:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your win. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 2:42:00 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/30/2015 11:52:00 PM

Your great sense of humor shines through in this great poem, Jan! Congrats, and thanks for entering my contest :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 2:02:00 AM

Thanks for a great contest - I look forward to reading the winning poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/21/2015 6:09:00 PM

Funny indeed. You have what we call "talent"!. It appears you are having fun.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/21/2015 6:16:00 PM

I just write and hope other's like it Duke not sure about 'talent' I am just embracing this new found creativity brought about by my husband's cancer surgery:-) hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/21/2015 11:37:00 AM

Oh! This is very funny! Love the rhyme and colloquialism. Top chart! 7 of course! hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/21/2015 2:44:00 PM

Just a total nonsense write for the contest Kim - have to go with the flow of my muse lol:-) hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/20/2015 1:06:00 PM

These are not so easy to write but you did it seamlessly..Enjoyed reading this sure winner..Sara.Thanks for stopping by..

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 1:10:00 PM

Thanks Sara just a nonsense write hope Laura likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 7/20/2015 11:33:00 AM

How kind of you to think so, Jan. But the truth is every humorous journal I've submitted to has rejected my work as "not what we are looking for." Can't please everyone, I guess. But I'm not deterred. Enjoyed your colloquialisms. / M

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 11:36:00 AM

Guess I better not bother submitting any of my poems either then Maurice lol - gosh if we can't write with humour then we may as well give up now! Hugs jan xx

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/20/2015 5:31:00 AM

A wonderful write hare Jan I enjoyed this read, good luck in the contest Excellent...........A.M.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Afolabi:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/20/2015 4:57:00 AM

An impressive parade of colloquialisms that leaves the reader in awe! Great work dear, Jan, Good luck and a 7.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/20/2015 2:58:00 AM

Very clever and witty Jan - all the best in the contest - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 7:32:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay just a fun write for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

James Peranteau

Date: 7/19/2015 8:30:00 PM

Patience dear poet *smiles* Cute write Jan ! Have a wonderful week.....much love, james

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 1:05:00 AM

Thanks James:-) hugs Jan xx

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/19/2015 8:09:00 PM

So Nice to read your verse this evening. It made me smile! Light & Love

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 1:05:00 AM

Thanks Debbie a pure nonsense write for the contest just a bit of lighthearted fun:-) hugs Jan xx

Tu Tran

Date: 7/19/2015 4:51:00 PM

SMILE. YOU GOT MY VOTE! I'M ROOTING FOR YOU!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 5:01:00 PM

Thanks Tu Tran - do give the contests a go they are fun and will give you experience at tackling new forms:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/19/2015 4:16:00 PM

gosh, Jan , this contest keeps eluding me. I have an idea and just can't seem to get around to it.Meanwhile, you and others are going a clever path and using expressions as just part of the poem. Clever gal. I think we have a winner here!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 4:26:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I struggled with this one so just went for a nonsense fun write - I just hope Laura likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 7/19/2015 3:26:00 PM

Wonderful write, Jan, and good luck in the contest 7 hugs eve

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 3:27:00 PM

Just a nonsense fun write for the contest Eve :-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 7/19/2015 2:15:00 PM

Jan, this is outstanding for the contest, a wonderful 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, song bird

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 2:20:00 PM

just a nonsense write but I tried to get as many colloquialisms in ti as possible:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/19/2015 12:45:00 PM

when you got the blues, wear a red dress, sweet jan... surely a fun piece!.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 12:59:00 PM

just a nonsense write for the contest Nette :-) hugs Jan xx