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Envious Ivy was her name I’d buy something new – she’d put me to shame My designer coat in a shade of emerald green Ivy bought an identical one just to be mean She was the most terrible copycat See your purchase and say ‘oh I fancy one like that’ If I got a new car you could guarantee Ivy would get the same just to copy me She was like a shadow that just wouldn’t leave If I had a great idea then Ivy would thieve The copying went on for many many years I got so fed up with it I'd end up in tears Imitation is said to be a great form of flattery Ivy was so jealous she should have lived in a cattery I recently heard that Ivy had passed away Do I have plans to copy her … NO WAY! Contest:It’s Spring – Show Me Green – Francine Roberts 03~25~15

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/14/2019 3:30:00 PM

Wow - awesome, Jan. A definite winner!!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2019 3:34:00 PM

Thanks Line:-) I found my poem on the internet with a green fashion shoot they had added an extra couple of lines and it took away from the humour at the end as they had tried to explain it lol - I asked them to credit me with the poem and also to remove the addition - in the end they removed the poem from the site!:-) hugs jan xx

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 4/1/2016 8:12:00 AM

LOL. You are the queen of humorous poems.... Congrats for your placement Jan!!! ;-)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2016 8:23:00 AM

aww thanks Teddy I do try and write with humour and am now working on a book of my funny poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/30/2016 3:14:00 PM

Another contest, another win. You really make a habit of this. Congratulations Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 3/30/2016 3:22:00 PM

I just write and hope Charlie - this is a poem that got an N/A in the previous contest so I was delighted to place so well this time:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/28/2016 3:26:00 PM

Very funny, yet serious, Jan! Love it. Congrats on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 3/28/2016 3:30:00 PM

Thanks Sandra I got an N/A so I was delighted to place so well in this contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2016 7:12:00 PM

gosh, I can't recall I ever saw this one before. I know you MEAN some of what you are saying here. haha. That makes it all the better. great and well deserved win, Jan. I am finally gonna get off here now!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 10:32:00 PM

LOL Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/27/2016 3:10:00 PM

Hi Jan, I Loved it. Seems to me like a serious message shown in such a fun way. I Love the humour as i always do, Well Jan, as always you bring out a wonderful write for a contest. Congratulations for your win in the contest. This is a definite seven and it goes into my faves....Vlad.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 5:36:00 PM

Thanks Mike - I wrote this last year and it was perfect for the new contest - sadly jealousy does rear its ugly head:-( hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 3/27/2016 1:06:00 PM

Congrats on your beautiful win my lovely friend with this beautiful poem. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 2:37:00 PM

Many thanks BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 3/27/2016 11:53:00 AM

Great poem Jan...Congrats on your win

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 2:37:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Davey

Date: 3/27/2016 5:54:00 AM

lol super funny and the little picture at the top fits just perfect! Congrats Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 2:36:00 PM

Thanks Brian I'd forgotten all about this poem so was delighted to put it in PD's contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 3/27/2016 2:17:00 AM

Always fun in the mix Jan. Well done!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 2:36:00 PM

Many thanks Jean:-) hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/27/2016 1:11:00 AM

Jan, Congratulations on your Going Green Win. Stop by my blog "OH NO, OH NO (it's me again) drop a smile if you like :) Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 2:36:00 PM

Many thanks for the opportunity to showcase this poem again - it originally got an N/A so was delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 2:35:00 PM

Paul Schneiter

Date: 4/19/2015 6:48:00 PM

Jan, I just saw this while surfing the site. It has all the hallmarks that distinguish your poetry . . . that make it so memorable and moving. Bravo!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/20/2015 12:53:00 AM

Thanks Paul it is always a pleasure to see your comments:-) Hugs Jan xx

Su Ben

Date: 4/13/2015 12:51:00 PM

Witty and adorable; last line is an outstanding. Have a great day.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2015 1:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Su - I love the twist at the end of this write - makes me smile every time I read it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/1/2015 1:45:00 PM

Brilliantly creative and a pleasure to read! Good luck in that contest. A7 and please do not follow IVY!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2015 3:24:00 PM

Thanks so much for dropping by to comment Robert - and I promise I won't copy Ivy I have too much to live for:-) HugsJjan xx

Vera Duggan

Date: 3/30/2015 6:00:00 AM

Oh Jan I do like this one, good luck in the contest and take care.............Vera..........

Jan Allison
Date: 3/30/2015 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Vera:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/29/2015 10:19:00 PM

Oops sorry I didn't realize anyone else was in here...carry on then!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/30/2015 2:27:00 AM

LOL:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Williams

Date: 3/28/2015 9:15:00 PM

Hello Jan, A good poem with a terrific ending. I wouldn't be dying to follow her either. Kind regards-----John

Jan Allison
Date: 3/29/2015 4:11:00 AM

LOL thanks John:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 3/27/2015 2:28:00 PM

First read this evening and I'm chuckling. I so love Friday evenings on the Soup. Good luck Jan in Francine's contest, hugs//James xx

James Fraser
Date: 3/27/2015 3:14:00 PM

Ooo, I'm shaking in my ink well ;-) xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2015 2:39:00 PM

I have written a limerick to post tomorrow - you have been warned lol! Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/26/2015 7:12:00 PM

Very witty and certainly entertaining to read, Jan! I love the theme you chose! Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandr

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2015 7:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 3/26/2015 4:16:00 PM

Lovely and witty take on 'green' theme, Jan!! This is not the right time to start copying her! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2015 4:18:00 PM

LOL no Paul definitely not:-) Hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/26/2015 4:32:00 AM

a creative way of taking the theme to another level, jan... engaging!.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2015 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Nette I enjoyed the challenge just hope Francine likes it lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/26/2015 4:18:00 AM

Sweet Jan, nothing beats originality.. :)! nice one Jan.. hugs :)!~olive eloisa xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2015 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Olive:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Shane Cooper

Date: 3/26/2015 1:18:00 AM

Jan you have taken your poetry to a whole new level of late, This is another fantastic write, a 7 and fav again dear friend. A sure thing for the comp. love Shane xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2015 3:09:00 AM

Thanks Shane I just write and hope people like it:-) Hugs jan xx

Len Gasun

Date: 3/25/2015 10:39:00 PM

Oh, this is a brilliant write and very interesting/entertaining to read! This is great! And, the ending is wowser!:)))I thoroughly enjoyed the read my dear friend, Jan! Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck in the contest! Thank you so much also for stopping by! Biggest hugs! love lots, Leonora

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2015 3:09:00 AM

Thanks Leonora:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/25/2015 6:30:00 PM

Jan this is really really clever. What a perfect ending it has, dear friend! Sure hope the judge loves it as much as I do!! SEVEN

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2015 6:38:00 PM

Thanks Andrea for your lovely comment - I only got it in to the contest at the last minute:-) Hugs Jan xxx