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I'M Hitting the Big Time

I’ve finally hit the big time
I’m going to be on the stage
Reading one of my poems
I’m sure to be all the rage

I enquired about my dressing room
Would it have a gold star on the door
With champagne and flowers to greet me
(I’ve read about diva’s before)

You can imagine my disappointment
When I was shown to the ladies loo
Not enough room to swing a cat
And it stinks of wee and pooh!

On 20th May I will be performing one of my funny poems at a local charity event to raise awareness and money for Parkinson’s disease – this poem came about after chatting with one of the organisers

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Diana Vee Date: 6/11/2016 12:12:00 PM That's awesome SOO funny and unique! THANK u for your comments on my poem I shall fix the thpi Glad to know u feel The way I do and Believe in the healing Power of words! I Have read other poems of yours U have a GREAT sense of humor I dig it! Keep up the Fantastic writing! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2016 7:14:00 PM Thanks for the lovely comment - since I performed at the local arts centre for the charity event - the organiser has now organised for us to perform at the theatre - a real step up its a proper theatre with about 800 capacity ... and i cant wait!:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks Date: 5/13/2016 3:54:00 PM Wow ... what greats news, Jan! I'm happy for you :) I'm not sure how I'd feel about reading one of my poems aloud as I've never done it before ... Hope you have a wonderful time and receive some laughs from the crowd!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/19/2016 3:01:00 PM Thanks Timothy - my confidence is growing as I went to an 'open mike'night recently and did 4 'spots' with about 9 poems performed. On 20th I will be reading this one and Just desserts which is a very special poem as its the first one I posted here and the first poem I had published in a book:-) hugs Jan xx

Abiygayil Yisrael Date: 5/11/2016 11:42:00 AM Well, good for you Jan, I hope this is the big win; time for you, but anyway, I wanted to take the time to read your lines; also rhymes because I am a fan of writing rhymes in my poems; so, it caught my eyes, and so, I wanted to let you know your poem is nice, I like it. And thanks for commenting on my poem too. Good Luck on the 20th. Abiygayil b.k.a. Rhymin' Pearl Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/19/2016 3:00:00 PM Thanks Abiygayil I'm actually performing two poems on the night this one and my first poem posted here called Just Desserts:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie Date: 5/9/2016 11:13:00 PM Good luck Jan ... thanks for the giggle. You will get a cuppa and a bikkie - Lindsay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/10/2016 6:23:00 PM There is some food provided after the performance Lindsay - I am so looking forward to the night - its sold out now:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy Date: 5/7/2016 8:04:00 PM This is great, Jan. I'm sure you'll be a smashing success. Janice Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/8/2016 11:51:00 AM I will have fun Janice - it is an evening of comedy sketches and poetry and I feel very much at home with the other people in the group:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 5/7/2016 1:02:00 PM This is awesome - no one writes me into a grin the way you do. Any chance you can read this one to the crowd as well? While you are thanking the organizers for the invite, perhaps? I cannot help but wonder which 'funny' you will read. I am very proud of you, Jan - you make a difference, a positive one ... CayCay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/7/2016 5:52:00 PM I'm reading my Just Desserts poem CayCay. I also went to an open mike session last Sunday and did 4 spots - they loved my humour too. I will see if they have time in the schedule for this one - but I can always use it another day - am sure now I am in this new group I will thrive as they have creative writing sessions every 2 weeks - shame I will miss a few as I'm working:-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May Date: 5/6/2016 11:23:00 AM In poker that would be called a "straight flush'..lol...best wishes Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2016 2:56:00 PM LOL Joseph my toilet humour is rubbing off on you lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Supraja Kannan Date: 5/6/2016 10:42:00 AM Ha ha..I loved it... Good Luck Jan.... Login to Reply Supraja Kannan Date: 5/6/2016 11:46:00 PM That's so nice of you Jan... It was taken in our garden... I am an amateur photographer.... Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2016 2:56:00 PM Thanks Supraja :-) lovely avatar by the way:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/6/2016 7:52:00 AM ..... :)))) ...... You deserve only the best, dear Jan !!!! - Exciting ..... good luck! - Hope it will bring in much money for Parkinson's disease - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2016 8:07:00 AM I'm so looking forward to it Anne Lise - Maybe I will discover the 'dressing room' when we go to rehearsals on 17th lol - seriously it is to rise awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease.hugs jan xx

Brian Davey Date: 5/6/2016 1:36:00 AM That is awesome Jan and for such a worthy cause! My Grandmother had Parkinson's disease so I am familiar with the struggles one goes through! Good luck at your reading and loved the poem too! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2016 3:09:00 AM Thanks so much Brian:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/5/2016 9:45:00 PM hhaha. I'm gonna fave this one. You are just so funny, Lady!!! So what will you read? You should just read THIS one. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2016 12:42:00 AM I'm reading Just Desserts my stiffie cockie pudding poem - we have rehearsals on 17th will see if they will let me include this one lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso Date: 5/5/2016 7:15:00 PM You should read this! Its hilarious! Loved it!! Ok I kid you not the captcha code is "PPP" lol Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2016 12:44:00 AM Ha ha ha I had a captcha last week it was Jan lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer Date: 5/5/2016 6:07:00 PM sounds like a perfect venue for you, jan! enjoy every minute and read this poem to them!!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2016 12:46:00 AM I will see if they will let me add it in- I am reading the first poem i posted here its called Just Desserts:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith Date: 5/5/2016 5:22:00 PM Don't eat the brown M&M's....lol....enjoy Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2016 5:30:00 PM ha ha ha - Am really looking forward to it Tim - I have found a group of humourous poets that like my style - what more can I ask for:-) hugs Jan xx

J. Tudor Date: 5/5/2016 5:06:00 PM I've always viewed you as a charitable individual, and your humor has lifted me quite often...this is a fine thing to do for others. Leave'em wanting more!! J. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2016 5:09:00 PM Thanks so much J Tudor - I think I have found a group of like minded poets who write with humour - I was so welcomed into their group and know we will have great fun on the night:-) hugs Jan xx

Edlynn Nau Date: 5/5/2016 4:57:00 PM Ah that darn reality just beneath the glitter and glitz. It sounds like the event will be a fun adventure. Love the play here and we always love when someone make us giggle. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2016 5:05:00 PM Thanks Edlynn just a fun write after a joke about the 'dressing rooms' I am really looking forward to the night:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian Date: 5/5/2016 4:47:00 PM :) YOU GO GIRL!!! You are a STAR in my books. Hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2016 4:53:00 PM It's just a local event Eileen - this is just a fun tongue in check write written after I joked with one of the organisers about 'dressing rooms' lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 5/5/2016 4:25:00 PM lol Written in true Jan Allison form AND content. Have fun at the charity event. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2016 4:34:00 PM I will Lin have fun:-) I had a chat with one of the organisers on the phone today and I made a joke about 'dressing rooms with a star on the door' - 5 minutes later a poem was born - I have to say the toilets at the venue are immaculate but I needed a little poetic licence lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Walter T. Ashe Date: 5/5/2016 4:06:00 PM Leave them rolling on the floor Jan! :-) Unable to stand, catch their breaths or stop this action! :-) :-) The very best to you and instead of "breaking a leg" as is said in show business....break a lot of faces into uncontrolled laughter! :-) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2016 4:17:00 PM I hope I will make them laugh Walter:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/5/2016 3:55:00 PM Congratulations Jan! I hope it also raises awareness of the value of poetry too. Best of luck with your lofty endeavor my friend! Blessings, Connie ; ) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2016 4:02:00 PM I am so looking forward to it Connie - I am joining a local group - they love humourous poetry so i know I will fit right in:-) hugs Jan xx