Exit Stage Right

A budding comedian didn’t expect folk to exit the room when he told a rude joke But the air turned blue when he was on stage and his risqué humour caused total outrage Go home ignoramus, jeered Kenny Lopper - he meant what he said, he’s the local copper Alas the comedian ignored big Kenny’s request and soon his time on stage would be suppressed Listen moron, never ostracise policemen, quick gather your belongings, unless you’re really thick Don’t show your face again, yeah sling your hook or I’ll take down your particulars in my notebook! Alpha Lines Poetry Contest Sponsored by Joseph May 08/02/21
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May Avatar
August 9, 2021 at 7:14 PM
Very nicely penned Jan, Congrats on your win
Roper Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations on your win in Joseph's contest, Jan. Hugs Eve
Y. Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 3:54 AM
Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Krutsinger Avatar
August 7, 2021 at 11:10 AM
This had a certain jazzy feeling that made me smile Jan
Thirtyseven Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 4:02 AM
Fun read, and love that flowing rhyme. Nicely done, and best of luck in the contest.
Daniel Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 3:45 AM
A sad ending for the comedian, great flow to your lines, Jan:)
Balasubramanian Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 5:05 AM
You did this tough challenge very well. Should place at top. Your flow is very good along with a good, fun story.
Mcconnell Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 1:38 PM
Fine fun write Jan, rather good indeed! How's hubby these days? I had my latest PSA test this week and down another point to 0.2 so praise God. Take care, Gordon
Flood Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 12:32 PM
It’s his own silly fault for using your poems as his inspiration. A definite XXX certificate called for there, Jan. ;-) Terry
Cunningham Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 1:08 AM
Well that certainly told him, no good us getting on stage with our bawdy lims lol. Tom
Allison Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 2:49 AM
LOl a few years ago I was on stage of the Gaiety theatre for a charity fundraiser and recited Just desserts, thankfully people laughed lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Buhagiar Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 11:29 PM
I think this is the first fun poem in the contest. You did very well. Best for a win.
Allison Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 2:48 AM
Thanks Victor it was a challenge to write!:-) hugs Jan xx
Edmonds  Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 5:33 PM
Wow Jan, that’s really good, content and flow is wonderful. I wouldn’t know where to start. All the best… Belle :-) x
Allison Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 2:47 AM
Thanks Belle I started it about 10 days ago and hit a block, then thought of the first 2 lines of the second stanza when we were out walking last night. I had another first line and it had been bugging me and now I am happy I didnt force the poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 1:40 PM
WoW! Jan, Your Alpha lines really good. It took me days/hours to come up with something decent. You made it look easy. The story you came up with was genius. I liked it from start to finish. Did he get watermelons and tomatoes hurled at him? Well done. I wish you the best of luck. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 1:53 PM
Alexis its taken me AGES to finish it, i did the first stanza then hit a brick wall, I thought of the next two lines when we were on a walk about an hor ago, thank goodness I always carry a pen and paper with me! hugs jan xx
Skelly Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 1:33 PM
Jan, your Alpha Lines are so good, the poem works really well..Delice
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 1:51 PM
Thanks Delice:-) hugs Jan xx
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