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October Poetry Contest Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich 10/14/25

NB A somewhat tongue in cheek poem that I hope other ladies can relate to!

2nd verse removed so it can be correct for contest

My bladder leaked with ev'ry sneeze
Warm urine trickled down my knees
Wet panties, what a gaffe
Cross my legs - I daren't laugh
I detest damp days such as these!

My bladder felt fit to burst!


I struggled when I had a cold
As urine my bladder can't hold
I piddled quite a bit
During one coughing fit
I'm upset, as I'm not that old!

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Linda Alice Fowler

January 24, 2026 at 9:15 AM

You are natural at the limerick JAn. Always straight o! :)

Robert Pettit

December 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM

It's only funny when it happens to someone else. Nice write as usual.

Anna Hopper

November 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Love it! I’m 40 and have to cross my legs when I laugh.. lol!

Duke Beaufort

November 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Jan, such is life as we age. Isn't it strange when the urge comes on all too suddenly? I find that when I stand up, I might be surprised at the strength of the urge I feel. I now pay much more attention to the onset of these feelings and the time to act gets shorter. I just attended the marathon in NYC as a viewer, and there aren't many bathrooms available. Was lucky one appeared in Central Park when it was needed. Smiles!!

Terry Miller

November 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM

Very funny, congratulations

Andrea Dietrich

November 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM

Great humor, Jan. I totally forgot my own contest when I commented to this one, looks like only a week ago. Your style is undeniable though and this is a well deserved win. Congrats.

Sara Kendrick

October 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Good one. If for a contest, it reads like a winner to me. Way to go. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich

October 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM

This is funny but it's not funny that it is nearly true. My problem is suddenly getting the urge and barely making it to the bathroom. Haha

Karen Jones

October 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM

Jan you are a funny delight! Hahahaha

Eve Roper

October 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Cross your heart and say a prayer, cross your legs so you won't wet yourself, tickle laughter has the same effect. it happens to the most of us. : ). loves and hugs

Charles Messina

October 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM

LOL- well, it'll temporarily keep you warm on a cool day! Too funny, Jan! Hugs x

John Read

October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM

My God there's nothing worse, when you bladder is about to burst, when you're out shopping, you must avoid coughing, growing old is certainly a curse.

CayCay Godwin

October 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM

What are the chances that we both posted poems today about peeing? Different poems but bladder related. I enjoyed your limerick and the laugh it brought me. Sorry, Sweetie, to know you lost a friend, especially to suicide. I'm hugging you.