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Drat, my trousers are tight! Damned uncomfortable - Darned zipper won't go up. Donuts don’t help I guess! Do I continue to Delude myself and ask Don't clothes shrink in the wash? 08~28~16 Checked with how many syllables D Pleiades Contest Sponsored by Kim Merryman

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Darren White

Date: 9/2/2016 2:05:00 PM

This is wonderful. You manage to make me laugh out loud so much, delightful :-)

Darren White
Date: 9/3/2016 9:04:00 AM

I will listen! I will NOT record one of my own poems. It would take hours of recording and listening LOL :D

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2016 5:53:00 PM

Thanks Darren - I have written well over 1300 in 2 1/2 years many of them humourous writes - If you want to hear my voice read my first poem 'just desserts' Hugs jan xx

Kim Merryman

Date: 9/1/2016 7:43:00 PM

Jan, I can so relate to your humorous write! And no donuts don't help. Lol Congrats on your win! Blessings!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2016 2:19:00 AM

LOL thanks Kim I couldn't resist this one after the chocolate theme for the 'c' contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/1/2016 11:40:00 AM

Your humour served you well, Jan. Always a pleasure to return with congratulations! Well done:) hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 11:44:00 AM

Many thanks Paul - I am finding it very difficult to keep up with congrats as so many contests are closing all at once:-( hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/1/2016 4:37:00 AM

- Jan, I am happy to see this on the winners list - Congratulations on your placement - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 5:29:00 AM

I'm happy to see it too Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2016 12:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Jan! I loved this entry! ; ) 7

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 2:16:00 AM

Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/1/2016 12:35:00 AM

It is only fitting that I come back to say congrats, Jan. Woo! Viv

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 2:16:00 AM

LOL Thanks Mr Viv:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 8/31/2016 9:29:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 2:16:00 AM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/31/2016 8:45:00 PM

Sure they shrink :) Congrats, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 2:17:00 AM

I think they do too Agnes lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 8/31/2016 8:02:00 PM

Jan! lol back with my congrats lady :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 2:15:00 AM

You must have liked it very much lol thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 8/31/2016 8:01:00 PM

Jan! lol back with my congrats lady :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2016 2:15:00 AM

Thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter

Date: 8/30/2016 10:44:00 PM

Jan, it's not a stretch to say that many of us can identify with your words and graphic. First rate, as usual. hugs xxx Paul

Jan Allison
Date: 8/31/2016 9:51:00 AM

LOL Paul:-) thanks for your support my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 8/30/2016 8:46:00 AM

HAHA, sounds like me :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/30/2016 9:38:00 AM

thanks Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe

Date: 8/30/2016 3:01:00 AM

Very tight poem Jan, LOL mARK

Jan Allison
Date: 8/30/2016 5:48:00 AM

LOL Mark:-) I couldn't resist this theme my last contest theme for Kim was chocolates:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/29/2016 5:36:00 PM

haha, VEry good one for a humorous slant, Jan. So far I have not read humorous ones!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2016 5:37:00 PM

You know me Andrea lol I couldn't resist this after my c entry was about chocolates:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton

Date: 8/29/2016 2:00:00 PM

My jeans have shrunk 3 sizes lately, think I'll change my.........appliances. Great write your humour is priceless! Should do well!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2016 2:07:00 PM

Thanks John as my last poem for the series was chocolates this seemed a natural follow up:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 8/29/2016 11:03:00 AM

Again, a delightful taste of humour, Jan! Most Pleiades entries tend to be serious, so this one will surely be the centre of attention:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2016 1:58:00 PM

I try to find humour in a theme if I can Paul although it doesn't always pay off lol:-) I had to do this theme as my previous one was about chocolates :-)hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/29/2016 8:05:00 AM

- Mine shrinks in the closet ....I do not understand it ??? - Wonderful written with humor, Jan ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2016 1:57:00 PM

ha ha ha that's a new one Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/29/2016 6:33:00 AM

This left me laughing...don't we all want to think that our clothes shrank in the wash? What a great entry Jan. I am sure she willl love this one! 7 ; )

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2016 7:56:00 AM

LOL I agree Connie I do hope Kim likes this especially after the last poem being about chocolate :-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/29/2016 6:23:00 AM

I, too, think I've gone up a size. But in the wrong place. OOOO, Matron! Fun write, Jan, will do well, Viv x

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2016 7:55:00 AM

LOL Mr Viv am sure you wouldn't complain at that lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/28/2016 6:46:00 PM

..lol...I need to learn how to spell 'funny' in several different languages as I'm over using the 'english funny' on your latest poems..lol Great fun to read as it looks to write :-) My very best to you in the contest. blessings, lynn

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2016 7:36:00 PM

Have just posted another Lynn - I got sent a cartoon by Mama Bear and it was just too much temptation not to write a poem for Arthur lol:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/28/2016 5:22:00 PM

Hi Jan, Lol! I must be delusional too. I got some jeans I should have thrown away years ago. I really do enjoy your humor my friend. I wish you the best of luck in the contest-7:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2016 5:26:00 PM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/28/2016 5:18:00 PM

hahaha darn clothes, donuts and rum have done me in...but I blame the dryer...lol

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2016 5:26:00 PM

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

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/28/2016 4:55:00 PM

Jan, I'm running out of original compliments. This is too funny. No doubt everyone can relate to this funny poem. I am in love with your sense of humor.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2016 4:58:00 PM

Thanks Daniel I do try to make people smile with my poetry. The irony here is my last poem for the contest was 'chocolates' so i had to follow it up with this one:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/28/2016 4:42:00 PM

Yes I confirm, that all clothes shrink in the wash, each and every single time!! :) Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2016 4:45:00 PM

LOL Arthur:-) have just re read your peeing poem I was in need of a laugh :-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 8/28/2016 4:10:00 PM

I think this fits the bill Jan...nicely penned

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2016 4:44:00 PM

Thanks Joseph - my last poem for Kim's contest was chocolate so I couldn't resist this as a follow up:-) hugs jan xx