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My funny Valentine Poetry Contest. Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich 02/03/26

My Ex boyfriend was very close to his mother and Aunt who had brought him up after his father died ... but when when you read the poem  you'll understand why I called the relationship was off!

 

 

My Funny Valentine


Mike proposed on his bended knee, To marry him I can’t agree. NO! My arm won’t be twisted, As his ma had insisted, Our honeymoon’s her him and me!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Bailey Avatar
February 17, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Lol. Fantastic job Jan :) Had a good laugh with this one. A winner for sure:) Congrats!!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Happy Valentine's Day.... Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write again. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...............
Kendrick Avatar
February 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
So nice to read your winning poem on Andrea's winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Happy Valentine's Day to you. Sara K
Miller Avatar
February 14, 2026 at 6:46 AM
LOL I really did laugh out loud, too funny, congratulations
Canerdy Avatar
February 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Wow! Talk about "three's a crowd"! LOL! Jan, CONGRATS on your win. Janice
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The last line has to be great with limericks and this certainly passes the muster! ( Hope I got that expression right). Big congrats it's a good thing you called marriage off with Mama's boy
Horne Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Ha ha ha, yep, wonder why that marriage didn't happen... MUST get round to catching up on comments today (I'm way behind) - thanks for pointing out about the title for Andrea's contest xx
Goldsmith Avatar
February 5, 2026 at 10:43 AM
"My Funny Valentine" is a powerful write. I enjoyed reading. Marriage is for 2 Not for 3. Great picture/sign. "Good Luck" I also did "My Funny Valentine." Have a blessed day writing away.............
Beaufort Avatar
February 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Jan, OMG....it's amazing that some men can't do anything on their own. What a bummer!! Smiles and glad you (and I) have something so much better in life!!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Run…lol
Buehler Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The wise would do as you did, Jan-pick up their skirts and run! I enjoyed this fun limerick. :D
Gauthier Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Three's a crowd. LOL
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Hello Jan, LOl This made m y day . Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Hello Jan, Yes it made me smile. thank you. Hugs. /Darlene/
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Glad it made you smile Darlene! hugs jan x
Cunningham Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
lol,you dodged a bullet there Jan Tom
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Sure did Tom, she didnt like me anyway as I wasn't a catholic lol:-) hugs jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Jan, hilarious. Some men are still tied to the apron strings. Best for the contest.
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
He sure was Tania, before he proposed he was buying a house and we went to look at a sofa someone was selling, I said to get it as it was perfect but he wanted his mum's opinion on everything ! i had a lucky escape lol:-) hugs jan xx
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