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I'M a Wag and It's Official

My hair is dyed to hide the grey and how my boobies sag
But I have it on good authority I’m a ‘Walnut Wag’

A ‘Walnut Wag’ … what’s that you may ask
I will enlighten you for that’s my task

A ‘Walnut Wag’ is the partner of someone with prostate cancer
This cancer can be cured so don’t let your man be a chancer

From our experience early detection is the key
With treatment your man can be cancer free

15th January 2016

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CayCay Godwin

January 19, 2016 at 12:36 PM

I have no issue with the form or rhyme, but I'm going to go now and quietly ponder Walnut Wag for a bit ... CayCay

Jan Allison

January 21, 2016 at 6:15 PM

I understand the prostate is the size of a walnut:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

January 17, 2016 at 4:40 PM

It's a new term to me too, but more important is the fact that you can talk about this topic and draw people's attention to it. Sharing experiences can be of help to others. Hugs // paul

Rob Bettridge

January 24, 2016 at 9:04 AM

A lot of Celebs and Sports Personality's are to be seen wearing a Prostate Cancer Badge nowadays in the UK. they are also members of (including myself) a growing movement called 'Men United.com'. Google it.

Jan Allison

January 17, 2016 at 4:42 PM

I never miss an opportunity to spread the word about prostate cancer and the fact if can be treated successfully if caught early - Rob Bettridge told me of this term and I turned it into a poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

January 16, 2016 at 11:12 PM

Top shelf advice Jan; call yourself any name at all and be proud about the support you offer - Lindsay

Jan Allison

January 17, 2016 at 1:11 PM

Thanks Lindsay:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

January 16, 2016 at 1:26 PM

i have heard this name just now. You have given nice suggestion with information and it's constructive. A7. Loved always my lovely friend,bl

Jan Allison

January 16, 2016 at 1:28 PM

Thanks for dropping by BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

January 15, 2016 at 6:19 PM

gosh, where do you brits come up with such weird names as walnut wag! I am glad your man is cancer free, jan. I know how hard this was on you both.

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 6:23 PM

I had never heard of the term before Rob Bettridge told me about it:-) hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez

January 15, 2016 at 6:17 PM

First time I heard of Walnut Wag...thanks for the education and the great advice, Jan ...hugs :-)

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 6:19 PM

I didn't know of the term until Rob Bettridge informed me:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

January 15, 2016 at 3:29 PM

good poetry...good advice....thank you

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 3:34 PM

Thanks as ever for your support Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

White Sage

January 15, 2016 at 3:02 PM

amusing, the humour, enlightening, the words...you've written such subject with such easiness...excellent work Jan

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 3:34 PM

Thanks white sage I try to use my humour to convey a serious message:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

January 15, 2016 at 1:56 PM

A humorous way to introduce a serious message. Very well done Jan!

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 2:06 PM

It is a very serious message Connie but I like to write with humour to try and get a message across:-) hugs jan xx

Jill Spagnola

January 15, 2016 at 1:45 PM

all of the love to you and your man. Wag On Jan!!!!:), jill

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 2:05 PM

Thanks Jill:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

January 15, 2016 at 1:10 PM

Now thats humor, with an awful lot of wisdom packed in there! Great write!

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 1:25 PM

Thanks Arthur it is humourous but with a very serious message:-) hugs Jan xx

Rahy Hy

January 15, 2016 at 12:12 PM

May you both always be healthy! Like always, your write warmed my heart. Hugs, Rahy

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 12:15 PM

Thanks Rahy without my husbands cancer I would never have started writing just 2 years ago:-) hugs Jan xx

Eric Boddie

January 15, 2016 at 11:56 AM

I wish you and your partner all the best....never heard of wag before but may I suggest....that you firmly accept that everything will be alright....cancer is an oppressive beast, I Pray that you never give up your fight....powerful and entertaining jan....;)

Rob Bettridge

January 15, 2016 at 3:41 PM

Wives And Girlfriends of a group of Men are collectively known as 'WAGS'. This term originated in the Main stream Media from them being the partners of Celebs. The male Prostate is about the size and shape of a Walnut. Hence the non derogatory but humorous term 'Walnut Wag' is associated with the partners of Men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Their ongoing support is invaluable and I have nothing but praise for them. (errmm, I mean the Wags - not the dodgy Walnuts.)

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 12:15 PM

My husband's cancer surgery was what started my poetry journey Eric - I can't believe how much writing has helped me over the last 2 years which have been the worst times of my life. Hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

January 15, 2016 at 11:24 AM

ohh, a timely reminder, dear jan... good to know your husband is a-okay!... now you are no longer a walnut wag!... swell offering!..huggs

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 11:43 AM

Yes he no longer has a walnut lol but I guess I am still a wag:-) hugs Jan xx

Rob Bettridge

January 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Way To Go Jan. Maybe one day, we men might get our heads out of the sand where seeing a Doctor (about anything) is concerned. You 'Walnut Wags' are our driving force by your nagging, cajoling and even Blackmailing us to book an appointment. Well done.

Jan Allison

January 15, 2016 at 11:04 AM

Thanks Rob for inspiring me to write this:-) I am passionate about spreading the word regarding prostate cancer:-) hugs Jan xx