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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

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2016

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CayCay Jennings Date: 1/19/2016 12:36:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/21/2016 6:15:00 PM I understand the prostate is the size of a walnut:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus Date: 1/17/2016 4:40:00 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 Login to Reply Rob Bettridge Date: 1/24/2016 9:04:00 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 Date: 1/17/2016 4:42:00 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 Date: 1/16/2016 11:12:00 PM Top shelf advice Jan; call yourself any name at all and be proud about the support you offer - Lindsay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/17/2016 1:11:00 PM Thanks Lindsay:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath Date: 1/16/2016 1:26:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/16/2016 1:28:00 PM Thanks for dropping by BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/15/2016 6:19:00 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. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 6:23:00 PM I had never heard of the term before Rob Bettridge told me about it:-) hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez Date: 1/15/2016 6:17:00 PM First time I heard of Walnut Wag...thanks for the education and the great advice, Jan ...hugs :-) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 6:19:00 PM I didn't know of the term until Rob Bettridge informed me:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos Date: 1/15/2016 3:29:00 PM good poetry...good advice....thank you Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 3:34:00 PM Thanks as ever for your support Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

White Sage Date: 1/15/2016 3:02:00 PM amusing, the humour, enlightening, the words...you've written such subject with such easiness...excellent work Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 3:34:00 PM Thanks white sage I try to use my humour to convey a serious message:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/15/2016 1:56:00 PM A humorous way to introduce a serious message. Very well done Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 2:06:00 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 Date: 1/15/2016 1:45:00 PM all of the love to you and your man. Wag On Jan!!!!:), jill Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 2:05:00 PM Thanks Jill:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso Date: 1/15/2016 1:10:00 PM Now thats humor, with an awful lot of wisdom packed in there! Great write! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 1:25:00 PM Thanks Arthur it is humourous but with a very serious message:-) hugs Jan xx

Rahy Hy Date: 1/15/2016 12:12:00 PM May you both always be healthy! Like always, your write warmed my heart. Hugs, Rahy Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 12:15:00 PM Thanks Rahy without my husbands cancer I would never have started writing just 2 years ago:-) hugs Jan xx

Eric Boddie Date: 1/15/2016 11:56:00 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....;) Login to Reply Rob Bettridge Date: 1/15/2016 3:41:00 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 Date: 1/15/2016 12:15:00 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 Date: 1/15/2016 11:24:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 11:43:00 AM Yes he no longer has a walnut lol but I guess I am still a wag:-) hugs Jan xx

Rob Bettridge Date: 1/15/2016 11:00:00 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. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 11:04:00 AM Thanks Rob for inspiring me to write this:-) I am passionate about spreading the word regarding prostate cancer:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner Date: 1/15/2016 9:48:00 AM Cancer awareness is of most importance. Great advice for everyone. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/15/2016 9:49:00 AM If it wasn't for my husband's cancer surgery I would never had started writing:-) hugs Jan xx