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Finding Laughter In Lockdown

I can’t see my dentist and I’ve got dire halitosis, with distancing I hope that nobody will notice! When we're outdoors we must keep 2 meters apart, this suits me fine when I drop a huge smelly fart!   At the supermarket there’s an enormous queue, I hope the queue's much shorter for the ladies loo! Bert's eating through his large pasta mountain he stockpiled so much of that there’s no doubtin! Bert’s barber’s closed, now he resembles a yeti, entangled in his beard is meat and spaghetti!  Fred’s wife made him a mask from her old bra, She’s 46 double d, I think she’s gone a little too far!  I’m fed up of constant repeats on the tv especially as I pay a huge tv licence fee! Sal's so sad she can't go to the gym she now  has 'sexercise' thrice daily with Jim Jim's delighted with this state of play He's praying for the lockdown to stay! 05/07/20
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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 9:37 PM
Thanks for the laugh, Jan! We need to laugh now more than ever :) Rhonda xx
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 3:01 AM
Most definitely Rhonda, so much stress in our lives we need a giggle to break the cycle and laughter is so good for you:-) hugs Jan xx
Schiavina Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations Jan! Contest or not your poem is a winner. You light up pain with laughter.
Allison Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 8:02 AM
It's just a fun poem not for any contest, I was just delighted to get potd which meant the poem got more widespread coverage on the site:-) hugs Jan xx
Buck Avatar
May 11, 2020 at 12:12 PM
Whenever the Soup sends me a listing of Top Stuff, I always quickly scan for any Allison. I'm never disappointed. Thanks again for sharing your works of wit with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Thanks so much Old Buck, getting poem of the day for this one made my day, I just try to make folk smile if I can:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
May 10, 2020 at 5:58 PM
LOL this smile will stick to my face all through the night, jan :) Congratulations re POTD. Hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
May 10, 2020 at 7:15 PM
Thanks Paul got to try and smile during these difficult days, love to you all Jan xx
Watt Avatar
May 10, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Congrats on POTD to the Lady of Laughter, the Sovereign of Smiles, the Chairwoman of chuckles. Love the laughing baby pic and all the quarantine humor. Thanks for bringing giggles to so many, dear Jan!
Allison Avatar
May 10, 2020 at 2:33 PM
Thanks for the plaudits John I accept those names with great pride and will add them to my title of Queen of poop :-) hugs Jan xx
Proxenos Avatar
May 10, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Congratulation Jan, this is an absolute hoot - I really got the giggles, such excellent humor - well done, a huge honor bestowed on you! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Allison Avatar
May 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Thanks Jennifer I try and find humour even at the most challenging times of like we are all in at the moment. If I can make folk smile that's the most important thing:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
May 9, 2020 at 11:34 PM
Hey, eye need new glasses! Eye can't see your dent'st e'ther! lol. Congrats on POTD, my fr'end! ~ gw
Allison Avatar
May 10, 2020 at 5:47 AM
lol thanks GW:-) hugs Jan xx
Hawkens Avatar
May 9, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. As always beautiful to read your Poetry. "This the highlight of any morning for me. Sincerly JC Hawkens Hugs
Allison Avatar
May 9, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Thanks for the lovely comment JC, just try and bring a smile especially at the moment when life is so difficult for many:-) hugs Jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
May 9, 2020 at 5:35 AM
Back to congratulate you on POTD Jan! hugs
Allison Avatar
May 9, 2020 at 5:36 AM
Thanks Tania and again apologies for missing your contest I didn't even see it it closed so fast!:-) hugs jan xx
Doll Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 10:09 PM
Leave it to you to find laughs in this terrible time. Jan, thanks for making my day. Congratulations on POTD. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Allison Avatar
May 9, 2020 at 5:10 AM
Thanks for the lovely comment Warren, so glad I got POTD and more people are reading the poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 7:31 PM
OMG, I love this Jan. " I’m fed up of constant repeats on the tv especially as I pay a huge tv licence fee!" I so agree! Your ending makes this a classic. A Fave! Congratulations on POTD! We all need the humor! xxoo
Allison Avatar
May 9, 2020 at 5:10 AM
Thanks Connie I am so delighted with the comments and getting potd, glad to make folk smile:-) hugs Jan xx
Goldsmith Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 2:06 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. You made me laugh. So funny. I think funny is what people need. Have a wonderful weekend with your win..............
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:33 PM
Thanks Paula if I can make folk smile that is the most important thing, life is so difficult for many at the moment just trying to lighten the mood a little:-) hugs Jan xx
Kauffman Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 11:32 AM
Hilarious! We can all relate - especially the repeat tv shows and commercials. Love your ending. Congratulations on your POTD!
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:32 PM
Thanks Sam it was fun to write ... just trying to lighten the mood a little with some silly thoughts:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 9:54 AM
hahaha, congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:31 PM
Thanks so much Eve:-) :-) hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Congratulations on POTD, my very funny friend, who writes about fannies and such!
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:31 PM
a fanny in Britain has a totally different meaning to that in the US lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM
HUZZAH!!! Back with Congrats Lovely! xomo <3
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM
thanks Mo:-) :-) hugs Jan xx
Warrior Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 7:33 AM
Congrats!! Jan On POTD!!...always yucking it up...god bless you...best wishes and hugs :o)
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Thanks so much for dropping by ^WW^:-) :-) hugs Jan xx
Pandit Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 7:12 AM
Congrats Jan on poem of the day--everyone needs a laugh in these difficult times.
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:29 PM
most definitely Vijay!:-) hugs Jan xx
Michael Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 7:00 AM
This is good stuff, different scenes, can be made super fun...Congratulations Jan on POTD... Keep safe
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:29 PM
Thanks Arturo just a silly poem during such difficult times - a little humour goes a long way:-) hugs Jan xx
Gondolf Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 6:54 AM
Enjoyed the humor this morning, Jan, congrats on POTD. John
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:28 PM
thanks for dropping by John:-) hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 6:30 AM
HAha.. Because Fred's mask was a double D, Fred wasn't able to see, so he called Jim and Sal, and they became such pals, They're having threesomes daily!..... Congrats on POTD Jan..
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:28 PM
Thanks Joseph i am so delighted I was able to bring a few smiles with my silliness:-) hugs Jan xx
Koplin Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Congrats on POTD my friend! Once again you have a fantastic work of art here. Great Job!
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 5:49 AM
Thanks so much Mark I am so delighted the poem is getting a little more exposure with POTD honours, if I can make folk smile that's the important thing:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 2:17 AM
Nice one Jan, back with congratulations on POTD. Tom
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 3:07 AM
Oh wow thanks for the good news Tom I hope the poem gets a few more reads and comments because of the honour and makes folk smile at such a difficult time:-) hugs Jan xx
Laurie Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 1:11 AM
G'day Jan … that's why I say thank God for poetrysoup, a great outlet to read something new and to keep in contact with like minded poets. Your verse does give me what is missing what we took for granted - thank you Jan - Lindsay
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 3:06 AM
Just trying to make folk smile - thank goodness for humourous poets like you and Ilene who always makes me smile:-) hugs jan xx
Buehler Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 11:21 PM
Finding interesting things to do during lockdown is a real challenge, but this hilarious poem certainly came in handy! :=)
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 3:05 AM
Thanks Judy I am just trying to make folk smile during what is a very difficult time for many:-) hugs Jan xx
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