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I Am Nan -No Relation of Jan

I am Nan, no relation of Jan
Just an admirer and a fan
Her poems are well read
Mine are masterpieces (only in my head)
So you see I can't do what she can.

I am Nan, no relation of Jan
Just an admirer and a fan
Her sense of humor is godsent
Mine would be too if it wasn't absent
So you see I can't do what she can.

I am Nan, no relation of Jan
Just an admirer and a fan
Her sense of humour is very fine
I wrack my brains can't find mine
So you see I can't do what she can

I am Nan, no relation of Jan
Just an admirer and a fan
You say we are poles apart?
But we looked so similar at the start
Shortened my name to Nan so I can, like Jan.






26th APRIL 2015

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Jack Ellison Date: 5/3/2015 10:53:00 AM I am REALLY impressed with your limericks, my dear Nan! They are very good! Keep writing 'em! Love and hugs, Jack xxx Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 5/3/2015 11:21:00 AM Oh that's awesome. Being appreciated by the best. It's a great honor. Thank you

Lindsay Laurie Date: 4/30/2015 3:26:00 AM Hello Nandita... gee I reckon you are both living treasures on poetrysoup. I have read some great funny stuff from both of you - thank you Nandita - Lindsay Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/30/2015 5:38:00 AM Thanks. True about Jan. I should say I read lots of great humorous poems of yours. You have a great sense of humour I admire n appreciate and learn. Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/28/2015 4:39:00 PM this was awesome. Congrats in whatever contest it won in! I would say you and Jan are right on par with each other!! Which is a great compliment, I might add. Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/29/2015 10:36:00 AM Thanks, that's a great compliment. Only I don't deserve it at all. This didn't win any contest but thanks for your lovely comments. Truly appreciated.

Peter Lewis Holmes Date: 4/28/2015 2:51:00 AM Emotive and funny write Nan,,,Peter Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/28/2015 7:39:00 AM Thanks for your kind support. Truly appreciated.

Kp Nunez Date: 4/27/2015 8:25:00 PM Sweet, cute nice, light and witty and lovely as can be. POTD, a perfect recognition for a perfect tribute to a lady with a happy heart from another one of the same kind. Congrats, Nandita! Hugs! :) Kim Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:44:00 PM Thank you so much. Overwhelmed by so much love n support. Thanks. Your writes are truly legendary.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/27/2015 4:16:00 PM Big congrats on this entertaining poem being chosen POTD Nan! Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:45:00 PM Thank you so much.

Leslie Scardigno Date: 4/27/2015 3:15:00 PM Lovely tribute Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:48:00 PM A tribute to a lovely person. Thank you for our nice comment.

Hassan Haji Date: 4/27/2015 3:13:00 PM 'Mine are masterpieces ( only in my head ) ' - Glad it was chosen as the masterpiece of the day. Congrats, Nan. Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:49:00 PM Thank you. Thanks for your kind appreciation.

Rochelle Harris Date: 4/27/2015 1:56:00 PM Nan, congratulations! This is a fine tribute and extremely fun to read! ...walkin' on sunshine...Rochelle Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:51:00 PM Thanks for your lovely comments. Thanks for your support. Truly appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/27/2015 1:11:00 PM Nan, Jan has many friends here and you deserve to share the stage. This poem is witty and delightful to read. How nice that it was selected poem of the day! Congratulations. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 1:22:00 PM Thank you so much for your kind appreciation. Glad you find this delightful. Thanks for your comments n encouragement. Thank you

Jan Allison Date: 4/27/2015 11:56:00 AM Oh Nandita I am so so so delighted for you to get poem of the day - my congratulations and also my thanks for the lovely tribute:-) Hugs Jan xxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/27/2015 1:43:00 PM aww now you are making me emotional - I just write for fun am just so pleased people enjoy my work:-) Hugs Jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 1:17:00 PM I forgot to say this. You write such beautiful poetry. Such a joy to read them. Jan Allison Date: 4/27/2015 12:55:00 PM :-) Hugs jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 12:20:00 PM It's you who deserve my thanks. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. For being kind n supportive. I admire your sense of humour n your spirit of generosity n encouragement for all. You bring lot of joy n warmth. [Everyone here has been supportive]. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

Mary Diliberto Date: 4/27/2015 10:46:00 AM funny and cute and smart Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 10:56:00 AM Thanks. So kind of you. Appreciate much your reading n your comment.

Eve Roper Date: 4/27/2015 8:46:00 AM Love the write, congratulations on Poem of the Day, Nan. :) Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:56:00 AM Thanks. All credit to Jan. Thanks for your kind support.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/27/2015 8:31:00 AM - Congratulations, Nandita !!!! Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:55:00 AM Thank you. Truly appreciate your support n encouragement. This is for Jan.

Sandra Haight Date: 4/27/2015 8:13:00 AM Nan, how wonderful your delightful poem is here selected as Poem of the Day! Congratulations! Such a nice, well-deserved tribute to Jan! Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 8:23:00 AM Thank you. Yes all credit to Jan, a truly lovely person. Thank you too for your love n support. Love the tremendous support n encouragement I get here from all. Truly appreciated.

Robert Stoner Jr Date: 4/27/2015 6:55:00 AM congratulations on your selection of Poem of the Day, cute write. Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 6:57:00 AM Thank you. Thanks for the support. It's for Jan.

Tim Smith Date: 4/27/2015 3:58:00 AM Congrats on this being poem of the day Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 4:15:00 AM Thank you. I am sure this has all to do with the subject of the poem: Jan, an inspiration. So all credit to Jan.

D. C. Date: 4/26/2015 7:10:00 PM Very well written.. You took me on Your journey. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Nandita Das Date: 4/27/2015 4:17:00 AM Thank you for your encouragement. This I have removed from the contest. Entered another poem for the contest. Jan is truly an inspiration.

Tim Smith Date: 4/26/2015 10:46:00 AM This is fabulous Nan...Jan is lovely and very humourous....Tim Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 1:43:00 PM aww am blushing here thanks guys:-) xx Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 11:29:00 AM Yes she is. All that n more. Thanks for the comments.

Constance La France Date: 4/26/2015 8:16:00 AM Nandita, this is delightful, a wonderful tribute to Jan, not so sure about the absence of humour, you seem pretty funny to me, well done 7 and thanks for your forever support of my poetry Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 1:43:00 PM Thanks both:-) Hugs jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 8:45:00 AM Thank you so very much. Thanks for the compliment. Truly appreciate your kind words of support. And for 7.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/26/2015 7:17:00 AM - No wonder that Jan love this !!! - :))) You are really expert in limerick, dear Nandita ! !!! - A clear 7 ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 7:52:00 AM *** blushes*** thanks guys this has made my week so special:-) Hugs jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 7:27:00 AM You are being kind. Thank you. Thanks for your appreciation. For your kind support n encouragement. Thank you for 7. Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/26/2015 7:21:00 AM - Yes, she is !!!! Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 7:19:00 AM Thank you so much for that lovely comment. She is truly charming.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 4/26/2015 7:15:00 AM An amazing dedication from a lovely person to another charming lady. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 7:51:00 AM I felt quite teary reading this - I think it is my favourite ever poem that has been written for me:-) Hugs jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 7:26:00 AM Sorry my reply got posted on top. Thank you for your lovely comment. She is truly charming.

Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 6:55:00 AM aww 'Nan' that is such a lovely poem thank you so much - this sure made me smile:-) Hugs Jan 7 and faves of course xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 1:42:00 PM I've not read any of the contest limericks - post it soon as it is filling far quicker than I ever dreamed it would - over half the spaces taken in less than 24 hours! Hugs Jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 12:25:00 PM I removed that limerick from the contest as I added for the contest later. But will enter the contest with a new limerick. Thanks Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 7:51:00 AM I look forward to reading it when the contest closes:-) Hugs jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 7:44:00 AM Thanks. I entered the limerick contest. Jan Allison Date: 4/26/2015 7:02:00 AM *** am blushing now thank you*** Hope you will enter the limerick contest - remember to put FOR CONTEST on it so i dont read it in error:-) Hugs Jan xx Nandita Das Date: 4/26/2015 6:59:00 AM Thank you. You are truly an inspiration. In all ways.