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Foot Fungus

Ted’s big toe is covered in fungus
It’s massive, in fact it’s humongus
He can’t fit in his shoes
and he sure gets the blues 
as he cannot hang out among us

Ted began to feel very depressed
as barefoot he’s not suitably dressed
So I made him fur boots
From road kill bandicoots
his infection medics have assessed

The medic looked at Ted’s toenail
he pressed it, Ted let out a wail 
but the doc didn’t scoff
when the toe nail dropped off
Ted fainted, his face was so pale

Two nurses scooped Ted off the floor
Then they escorted him out of the door
The swollen toe soon went down
And Ted went out on the town
(His manky nail's kept in a locked drawer)

Written in response to a comment was made on my recent POTD. May I suggest if folks don't like my poetry they don't bother to read it or make a comment. 

8/4/18

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Caren Krutsinger August 7, 2018 at 2:54 AM I cannot help but think you must have drawn the picture! It was hilarious before I saw the limericks, but they are over the top, Jan, as usual. Your sense of humor is killing me! Jan Allison August 7, 2018 at 4:22 AM I can#t draw for toffee and never thought I was in the least bit creative that was until my hubby had cancer surgery and I started to write:-) hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie August 6, 2018 at 9:15 PM Hello Jan … Ted could use his toenail to scoop up his toe jam now. Save him dirtying a spoon - a nice giggler again Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison August 7, 2018 at 4:20 AM ha ha ha:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane August 5, 2018 at 9:09 PM I see he pulled his usual hit and run. He likes to give criticism but can't take it. Jan Allison August 6, 2018 at 12:05 PM I hadn't noticed Lin am just fed up of his childish ways:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf August 5, 2018 at 8:55 PM The picture! The poem! The sustained laughter!! Jan, you are my limerick lodestar (whatever that means---sure sounds good, anyway! LOL) ~ Gershon Jan Allison August 6, 2018 at 12:04 PM LOL I love your compliments GW , not everyone likes my style but at the end of the day they KNOW the way I write and shouldn't bother writing comments lol:-)hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne August 5, 2018 at 10:04 AM LOL, thanks for a good laugh - let's hope Ted's fungus doesn't spread to his limp dick : ) Jan Allison August 5, 2018 at 12:44 PM ha ha ha now that is a scary thought especially if he needs to administer cream... best not go there lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham August 5, 2018 at 8:16 AM Haha the limerick Queen never fails to deliver. Well done Jan. Jan Allison August 5, 2018 at 12:43 PM Oh I've had n/a in limerick contests Tom but I will not be deterred lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile August 5, 2018 at 8:01 AM Wow, Ted has some issues. I love refreshing, off the wall poetry themes!!! and fun is important! Happy Sunday xxoo Jan Allison August 5, 2018 at 8:07 AM I like to think out of the box with themes for my poems lol' Do go and read Connie's poem on foot fungus she got a first in a contest with it :-)hugs jan https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/hidden_beauty_634361

Connie Marcum Wong August 4, 2018 at 7:50 PM I totally agree, if they are not a fan of your work, or of anyone elses work, they should just NOT read it instead of leaving a criticism. Poetry should not need to be censored. Blessings my friend! : ) Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 7:54 PM He's actually done me a favour Connie as I've got this and the male menopause poems as a result of the comments made. It's not the first time he's done it to me and has to others but rest assured I will keep writing and trying to amuse those who have a sense of fun:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart August 4, 2018 at 6:32 PM I think this is very clever. If some folks don't like it they can lump it! Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 7:41 PM Thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2018 at 6:17 PM You just keep the limericks coming. Why don't some folks have a sense of humor?Geeez!! Luv ya , humorous lady!! Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 7:41 PM I've been mocked I've been blocked but rest assured Andrea I am here to stay. Maybe someone should spend more time studying the good book they are always quoting and less time writing being dumb comments:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane August 4, 2018 at 1:46 PM Pshawwww , Jan. Keep them coming. Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 7:38 PM Oh I will Lin and have done with the new poem and am so grateful you suggested it was turned into a collaboration lol:-) hugs jan xx

Robert Pettit August 4, 2018 at 1:20 PM From your writing, it seems like Ted has quite a problem with his toenails. Another good write! Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 7:37 PM Thanks Robert:-) hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith August 4, 2018 at 11:08 AM Looked like old Ted had a cash crop growing, good one Jan, I love your stuff... Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 11:31 AM Thanks Charlie - hey they could be magic ones lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin August 4, 2018 at 10:23 AM Love it Jan, made me chuckle, how could anyone not LOVE your poetry!! Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 10:25 AM Oh I have my knockers and my blockers Tania. Folks know my style so I can't understand why they feel the need to have to try and pull me down but as you can see I really don't give a monkeys !:-) hugs jan xx