Jan Allison Poet Verse

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Delusional

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

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Darren White September 2, 2016 at 2:05 PM This is wonderful. You manage to make me laugh out loud so much, delightful :-) Darren White September 3, 2016 at 9:04 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 September 2, 2016 at 5:53 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 September 1, 2016 at 7:43 PM Jan, I can so relate to your humorous write! And no donuts don't help. Lol Congrats on your win! Blessings! Jan Allison September 2, 2016 at 2:19 AM LOL thanks Kim I couldn't resist this one after the chocolate theme for the 'c' contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus September 1, 2016 at 11:40 AM Your humour served you well, Jan. Always a pleasure to return with congratulations! Well done:) hugs // paul Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 11:44 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 September 1, 2016 at 4:37 AM - Jan, I am happy to see this on the winners list - Congratulations on your placement - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 5:29 AM I'm happy to see it too Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong September 1, 2016 at 12:37 AM Congratulations on your win Jan! I loved this entry! ; ) 7 Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 2:16 AM Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley September 1, 2016 at 12:35 AM It is only fitting that I come back to say congrats, Jan. Woo! Viv Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 2:16 AM LOL Thanks Mr Viv:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May August 31, 2016 at 9:29 PM Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 2:16 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe August 31, 2016 at 8:45 PM Sure they shrink :) Congrats, Jan. Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 2:17 AM I think they do too Agnes lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars August 31, 2016 at 8:02 PM Jan! lol back with my congrats lady :)-luloo Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 2:15 AM You must have liked it very much lol thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars August 31, 2016 at 8:01 PM Jan! lol back with my congrats lady :)-luloo Jan Allison September 1, 2016 at 2:15 AM Thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter August 30, 2016 at 10:44 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 August 31, 2016 at 9:51 AM LOL Paul:-) thanks for your support my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Chansarkar August 30, 2016 at 8:46 AM HAHA, sounds like me :) Jan Allison August 30, 2016 at 9:38 AM thanks Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe August 30, 2016 at 3:01 AM Very tight poem Jan, LOL mARK Jan Allison August 30, 2016 at 5:48 AM LOL Mark:-) I couldn't resist this theme my last contest theme for Kim was chocolates:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich August 29, 2016 at 5:36 PM haha, VEry good one for a humorous slant, Jan. So far I have not read humorous ones! Jan Allison August 29, 2016 at 5:37 PM You know me Andrea lol I couldn't resist this after my c entry was about chocolates:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton August 29, 2016 at 2:00 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 August 29, 2016 at 2:07 PM Thanks John as my last poem for the series was chocolates this seemed a natural follow up:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus August 29, 2016 at 11:03 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 August 29, 2016 at 1:58 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 August 29, 2016 at 8:05 AM - Mine shrinks in the closet ....I do not understand it ??? - Wonderful written with humor, Jan ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison August 29, 2016 at 1:57 PM ha ha ha that's a new one Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong August 29, 2016 at 6:33 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 August 29, 2016 at 7:56 AM LOL I agree Connie I do hope Kim likes this especially after the last poem being about chocolate :-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley August 29, 2016 at 6:23 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 August 29, 2016 at 7:55 AM LOL Mr Viv am sure you wouldn't complain at that lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lynn Marie August 28, 2016 at 6:46 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 August 28, 2016 at 7:36 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. August 28, 2016 at 5:22 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 August 28, 2016 at 5:26 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance August 28, 2016 at 5:18 PM hahaha darn clothes, donuts and rum have done me in...but I blame the dryer...lol Jan Allison August 28, 2016 at 5:26 PM ha ha ha love that comment Cas:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner August 28, 2016 at 4:55 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 August 28, 2016 at 4:58 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 August 28, 2016 at 4:42 PM Yes I confirm, that all clothes shrink in the wash, each and every single time!! :) Hugs Jan Allison August 28, 2016 at 4:45 PM LOL Arthur:-) have just re read your peeing poem I was in need of a laugh :-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May August 28, 2016 at 4:10 PM I think this fits the bill Jan...nicely penned Jan Allison August 28, 2016 at 4:44 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

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