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A bag of spiders, two toxic frogs Stolen, according to the police logs I know this thief was none too bright By opening the bag in broad daylight A black widow bit her on the thumb To poison she would soon succumb Toxins infiltrated deep into her brain Sending her loopy, she’s quite insane According to all the medical logs She’s as crazy as a box of frogs Restrained for life on a psycho ward Her sanity can never be restored Strapped into a chair writing poetry How do I know, alas the thief was me! Bag of Spiders Poetry Contest Sponsored by Matt Caliri 06/04/23

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/20/2023 2:42:00 PM

You never fail to lighten my spirit girl, congrats on your well deserved win !

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/19/2023 11:37:00 PM

"Restrained for life on a psycho ward Her sanity can never be restored" - Beautifully done. Congratulations!

Jay Narain

Date: 7/17/2023 11:27:00 AM

Scary, funny, and cute. Congrats on your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2023 8:45:00 AM

thanks Jay:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/17/2023 7:07:00 AM

I'll visit you, Jan. CONGRATS on your win with this skillfully written, entertaining poem. Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2023 8:45:00 AM

thanks Janice lol , looks like you will be my only visitor lol:-) hugs jan xx

Matt Caliri

Date: 7/16/2023 9:18:00 PM

Fin and clever! Congrats on 5th place in my writing contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2023 8:44:00 AM

thanks Matt I'm delighted to be on your list:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 6/30/2023 2:17:00 AM

An alluring title followed by a good dose of witty humour, Jan. I can't imagine you strapped in a chair for life with venom running through your brain, but just in case I'm mistaken, here I go touring the world to find an antidote to set you free :) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 5:57:00 AM

aww bless your heart Paul, but this is something I have to live with and there is no cure for writing potty poetry lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/19/2023 6:54:00 AM

Cute, cute, cute. I chuckled at the read. :)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:35:00 AM

glad I made you smile Linda:-) hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 6/10/2023 4:42:00 AM

Cute as can be. However, we know you not be crazy!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:34:00 AM

Lol Duke, I'm not so sure, read my poem away in an asylum! hugs jan xx

Craig Munn

Date: 6/8/2023 7:33:00 PM

lol great poem

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:34:00 AM

Thanks so much Craig:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/7/2023 8:26:00 AM

Great humour, Jan, Just loved it.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:33:00 AM

Thanks so much Victor:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/6/2023 4:34:00 AM

Oh Jan, this is precious! Somehow I know as I was reading along how this was going to end and I just love it!!! Happy Tuesday Loopy xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:33:00 AM

Thanks so much Mike, i better change my style and not be so predictable. Shall I start to write intellectual poems no one understands ... on second thoughts I better stick to my poopy silly stuff and raise a smile or two lol:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/5/2023 7:24:00 PM

Love the self-deprecation there, Jan. Ant E. Dote

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:31:00 AM

Thanks so much GW sadly there is no cure lol:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/5/2023 6:08:00 PM

perfect entry for this contest. I bet it will top the chart, Jan. Love it.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:31:00 AM

Thanks so much Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/5/2023 12:44:00 PM

Delightful, delectable, delicious silliness, Jan! I knew I was in for a treat the minute I saw your name! Love the twist at the end! You have definitely NOT lost it! Thank goodness! Best wishes for the contest. Hugs and blessings! Keep 'em coming my friend!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:31:00 AM

Aww Sam your comment brings tears to my eyes, I'm so glad tania's contests lured me back to picking up my pen again:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/5/2023 8:53:00 AM

- I guess you regret this theft, Jan :))) - Funny writing - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:30:00 AM

Thanks so much Anne-Lise, I regret the theft for sure lol:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/5/2023 5:44:00 AM

Has the mind jumping in all directions! A bag full of imagery and craziness! Love it!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:29:00 AM

Thanks so much Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/5/2023 3:48:00 AM

Jan, very entertaining, best of luck in the contest, hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:29:00 AM

Thanks so much Tania:-) hugs jan xx

Deb M

Date: 6/4/2023 7:34:00 PM

Jan you have a clever mind and are so witty (or is that sh…y!! Haha) A great, funny and cleverly written poem! Loved it…..Debx

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:28:00 AM

I try to have fun and raise a smile Deb:-) hugs Jan xx

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/4/2023 3:46:00 PM

With exquisite imagery, this piece is a true gem that has been crafted with great skill and written from the depths of the imagination, Jan. Your clever and unexpected ending adds a delightful touch to this poem. Enjoyed, and wish you luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:28:00 AM

thanks Sotto I had fun with this contest theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Sand Blown

Date: 6/4/2023 3:17:00 PM

...excellente'....written from the heart of 'imaginatiion'....exactly the reason why (as a kid) edgar a. poe was my all time favorite......stan

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2023 1:27:00 AM

thanks so much SB:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/4/2023 1:53:00 PM

ha! what a fun and surprising way to end this poem, jan! love it! best of luck in the contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2023 2:32:00 PM

I had no intention of even writing for the contest lol then i got inspired with the silly idea:-) hugs jan

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 6/4/2023 1:43:00 PM

Hi Jan, Best of luck on this creepy crawly contest. I loved the ending. Enjoyed.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2023 2:32:00 PM

thanks Nancy - of course the ending is fake - although i reckon some here think I should be locked up for poop poetry crimes lol:-) hugs Jan xx