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Don'T Be a Silly Donkey This Year

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I sent my poem to the local police constabulary - they may use it next year as a theme to their anti drink drive campaign!!!! Wouldn't that be simply amazing if it was used!

Little donkey Legs are wonky He’s been on the beer Little donkey He’s gone wonky Full of Christmas cheer Been a long night little donkey You need to sober up If he arrives on your doorstep Be warned that he’s half cut Little donkey Eyes gone wonky He’s had too much beer If he heads to drive a vehicle We have much to fear Any one who drinks and drives …. really is an ass Jan Allison 20th December 2014

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Lesley Micuda

Date: 12/31/2014 11:23:00 AM

Love it! Love it! Love it! Great message delivered with a sober sense of great humor!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/31/2014 11:33:00 AM

Makes me smile but also makes me sad that people still aren't getting the message - would love it to be used in next year's campaign! Hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/23/2014 7:01:00 PM

G'day Jan... Enjoyed the flow and rhyme Jan... but more importantly the message. I would like to think your poem was pinned on notice boards everywhere. Regards - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 12/23/2014 7:03:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Lindsay:-) I would be so so proud if our local police force do use it as part of their campaign next year - only got 11 months to wait and find out lol:-) Hugs jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/23/2014 2:44:00 PM

That would be fantastic Jan. This is adorable.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/23/2014 2:46:00 PM

It would be awesome Brenda - no certainty but I would LOVE it to be used:-)

Paul Callus

Date: 12/22/2014 5:34:00 PM

Very good advice, Jan, especially at this time of the year. Drinking and driving make a wonky combination. May your message be heeded. hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2014 5:56:00 PM

I hope it will be Paul:-) Hugs jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/22/2014 1:31:00 PM

I think I'll be observing drivers behind the wheel, whom are headed my way, a lot more than usual now. A good one.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2014 2:39:00 PM

Thanks so much for your lovely comments ML - thankfully the police on our little Island are extra vigilant at this time of year but sadly some asses always get 'Court' :-) Hugs Jan xxx

Arlene Smith

Date: 12/21/2014 7:00:00 PM

You are getting to be a real comedian! LOL!! Love the last line!.... Hugs.. Arlene

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 7:03:00 PM

I try and write with humour as much as possible Arlene - I have so many issues and so much sadness in my life at the moment and poetry is helping me deal with my emotions:-) hugs jan xxx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/21/2014 2:53:00 PM

timely reminder to stay safe, jan... impressive use of language.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 2:55:00 PM

Thanks Nette:-) Hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 12/21/2014 1:02:00 PM

Great message for the holidays, Jan and very humorous.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 2:00:00 PM

Thanks Ralph I just hope people are sensible and don't drink and drive:-) Hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/21/2014 9:17:00 AM

Good one, humorous but with a important message. There use to be a commercial about a fellow named Richard who was caught drinking and driving. They ended the commercial with "Don't be a Dick, don't drink and drive". Thanks for reading my orange Crush, I have completed installment 3.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 10:30:00 AM

I will drop by later Richard - am off to carols by candlelight then back to parents for the third time:-) the poem originally started off and was posted as 2 verses and was humourous but I decided to change it to have an important message at this time of year:-) hugs jan xx

Donna Jones

Date: 12/21/2014 9:15:00 AM

Well said and great message....have fun and keep...it fun..:-) :-) :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 10:27:00 AM

Thanks Donna:-) Hugs Jan x

Sean Kelly

Date: 12/21/2014 2:53:00 AM

Wise / witty words , Jan . HeeHaw .. HeeHaw to know better !! Thanks for your kind comments ..

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 4:29:00 AM

Thanks Sean I originally posted the poem with just the first 2 verses but then thought I could make it into a timely seasonal message:-) hugs jan xxx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/20/2014 10:03:00 PM

I dont drink and drive, but hey the rest, finally a poem that is about me!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 4:28:00 AM

LOl Arthur there's nothing wrong with being a bit wonky from time to time as long as you don't get behind the wheel of a car:-) hugs Jan xxx

Sandip Goswami

Date: 12/20/2014 3:31:00 PM

Great personifications. I liked it. Best wishes to you. I wish better tomorrow for the asses...God save them...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 3:36:00 PM

Thanks Sandip for your lovely comment every year I pray people heed the message but sadly there are always some idiots who dont take the advice the polcie give - they get caught end up in court :-( Hugs jan xxx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/20/2014 3:28:00 PM

Indeed an ass!! Yesterday a 28 yr old killed a woman..She was walking on the side-walk and was run down by a car..She was 78.Killed there and then,and in a quiet residentisl area.Excellent post..Hi hooo : )

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 3:31:00 PM

Its so so sad Charmaine - we have 2 deaths in 2 days here but road accidents not necessarily caused by drinking but at this time of year sadly drink driving is far more prevalent:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/20/2014 2:42:00 PM

Wow you posted my picture what an honor and I think you got my best side and notice the teeth still that great smile of mine.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 3:00:00 PM

oops sorry Maurice I remember the day I took that pic and I said we must stop this horseplay and that was it - finito:-( Hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2014 1:37:00 PM

Very good message for this time of year, Jan. They truly are an ass when they drink and drive. GREAT holiday poem from you.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 1:51:00 PM

Thanks Andrea - i have sent it to the local constabulary see if they can use it in their annual campaign:-) Hugs jan xx

David Meade

Date: 12/20/2014 1:14:00 PM

Yes, Yes, . . . An ERGENT Plea . . . thank-you for writing and sharing . . . we all need to listen.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 1:34:00 PM

Sadly every year there are people here who get banned for DD and even worse when tragic accidents occur:-( Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/20/2014 11:54:00 AM

Just back to fav this!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 12:31:00 PM

Have added a pic and changed the title

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 12:25:00 PM

Aww thanks Maurice what would I do without your friendship and support:-) Hugs jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 12/20/2014 10:29:00 AM

Be safe...plan ahead... Call a cab....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 10:43:00 AM

So many idiots don't Tim and there are always tragedies especially at this time of the year:-(

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/20/2014 10:11:00 AM

Merry Christmas Jan, a great important write.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 10:42:00 AM

I've sent it to the local constabulary hope they can use it in their campaign:-) Hugs Jan x