Jan Allison Poet Quintain (Sicilian)

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Hypochondriac

Old Annie has been lying for years
I think it has earned her a degree
She’s so expert at crocodile tears
which will gain her attention you see ...
then her sham illness just disappears!

She’ll google a topical disease
to convince medics that she’s got it
Keyhole surgery on both her knees
faking symptoms, she's not one to quit -
it’s Covid with just one single sneeze!

I can’t understand people who lie
seeking compassion for their fake ills
Then claim state benefits on the sly
faux tablets, mere sugar coated pills
I have just one question to ask  - why


Quintain-Sicilian Poetry Contest


Sponsored by Emile Pinet

11/10/20

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Jenna Logan December 10, 2020 at 2:52 PM Congratulations on your winning Quintain, Jan.

John Lawless December 9, 2020 at 4:40 PM Alas, like the boy who cried wolf they may find no one listening when they truly need help. Very interesting take on the contest theme.

Sam Kauffman December 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM Congrats and kudos on your win, Jan. You brought attention to this behavior that demands the attention of the medical community! Well done! hugs... Jan Allison December 9, 2020 at 2:45 PM Thanks Sam:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet December 9, 2020 at 8:35 AM Congratulations Jan, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, well done my friend, Emile. Jan Allison December 9, 2020 at 2:45 PM thanks so much Emile:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos November 15, 2020 at 11:35 AM Hi Jan, a wonderful poem, lies and lying are so not cool, we have one in the family, and the funny thing is that person should now that we know, its a lie! Best wishes my friend, hugs and blessings, Jennifer Jan Allison November 15, 2020 at 11:56 AM yeah we have one too, sad isnt it:-( hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie November 13, 2020 at 2:56 PM Hello Jan … possibly seeking attention Jan, but it’s fairly common and soon becomes annoying - good message Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison November 13, 2020 at 2:59 PM thanks Lindsay:-) hugs jan xx

Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2020 at 4:57 PM A marvellous Quintain poem Jan, I had a friend who complained about the slightest thing always, then when she became seriously ill her family didn’t take it seriously, unfortunately within no time at all she passed away. Best wishes for the contest, Belle x Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM that's sad indeed Belle:-( hugs jan xx

John Watt November 12, 2020 at 11:43 AM Jan, it boils my blood to see people abusing the system that was set up to help people who are truly in need. Good poem and best wishes. Hugs ~ John Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 12:11 PM Thanks John, its a poem close to my heart in many ways:-( hugs jan xx

Constance La France November 12, 2020 at 5:46 AM Jan, great write for the contest, best of luck _Constance Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 10:53 AM thanks Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues November 11, 2020 at 7:05 PM There illness is mental it seems. Enjoyed the read. Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 10:52 AM thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick November 11, 2020 at 12:56 PM Good one. Reads like a good contender to me. There are many who are held captive by this illness. I remember a couple's grave that I read about once. On the woman's tombstone it said "There was so much she just could not live without" and on his tombstone it said " He died trying to give it to her". He had died like 30 years before her also. Sara Jan Allison November 11, 2020 at 1:11 PM oh I like that comment Sara:-) hugs jan xx

Peter Dome November 11, 2020 at 9:11 AM Haha. Brilliant Jan. When I was a child. we had a family Doctors book, A to Z, I must have had trench foot, jungle fever, and pregnant, even though I was a boy.Love this. You should win. X Jan Allison November 11, 2020 at 12:57 PM lol Peter:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen November 11, 2020 at 6:37 AM - To google her own diseases ... oh, how well I know them ... she who I have not talked to in several years is an expert on this ... not just for herself .... but her whole family. .. I can not understand ... why ??? - As if there is not enough disease in the world - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison November 11, 2020 at 12:57 PM looks like we are both in the same boat - she's not spoken to me in 5 years.. sorry you are all too familiar with a similar person... perhaps they are distantly related my mum did have a cousin in Norway!!:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. November 10, 2020 at 3:58 PM Hi Jan, It is so sad when someone claims to be sick when they’re in good health. Folk that are “ really” sick would trade places with these “ pretenders” anytime! In some cases (maybe most) folk like the character in your write suffer from hypochondria. Well done . Best wishes in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day-Alexis Jan Allison November 11, 2020 at 4:24 AM Thanks alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands November 10, 2020 at 3:16 PM Good question Jan. Why? There are people with serious health issues out there, that fight so hard to get through them. Well done :) Jan Allison November 10, 2020 at 3:18 PM you are so right heidi:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham November 10, 2020 at 1:32 PM Makes my blood boil those scroungers who fake illness and claim benefits and post pics of themselves on Facebook and the like. Love it when they get their just deserts. Tom Jan Allison November 10, 2020 at 3:18 PM maybe one day she will Tom... karma does come around and bite folk in the bum:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer November 10, 2020 at 1:12 PM well done, jan! there are so many people in this world who are strange in so many ways that we can never even begin to understand the reasons why... Jan Allison November 10, 2020 at 1:31 PM you can say that again, the only thing I feel is pity for her:-( hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar November 10, 2020 at 12:02 PM There are people who love to feel sick. Mostly a mental deficiency. ~~ Jan Allison November 10, 2020 at 12:04 PM Sadly this is so true Victor:-( hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta November 10, 2020 at 11:35 AM Because, like Trump, they will do anything to be the centre of attention! They do not care one whit about other people - which is why they are never the centre of attention! Another great write on top of yesterday's! Aloha! Rico Anne-Lise Andresen November 11, 2020 at 6:39 AM True, Rico ... centre of attention! Jan Allison November 10, 2020 at 11:37 AM Thanks Rico, believe me this was so cathartic to write!!!:-) hugs jan xx