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One Hundred and One Words - For Contest

Casarah wants us to write happy
That’s not an easy job
My fickle muse has left me
She’s turned into quite a snob

She won’t let me write a poem that’s funny 
Not even a short limerick
Now my world is dark not sunny
I’m feeling a little bit sick

So I’ve locked her in a cupboard
She’s wailing and creating a fuss
Her plans to gag me are scuppered
I’ve just GOT to write humourous

My capricious muse is locked away
I can hear her starting to cry
I’ll let her out one day
That doesn’t end with a Y!

Contest One hundred and one words - CHECKED WITH WORD COUNTER
Sponsor Casarah Nance 
31st August 2015

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Kim Merryman

Date: 9/14/2015 9:22:00 PM

A unique take on the contest, but it made me smile! I enjoyed reading your humorous write, Jan! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2015 1:04:00 AM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 9/14/2015 1:19:00 PM

Sweet win. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 1:33:00 PM

Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/14/2015 4:13:00 AM

Superb take with this very happy write n a great win Jan! Big congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/13/2015 5:05:00 PM

My dear Jan, just swinging back to extend big congratulations on your win! Bravo, my friend! Pandita

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 5:06:00 PM

Thanks so much Pandita:-) hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 9/13/2015 12:28:00 PM

A woman after my own heart...one who chooses how she will react in situations. Happy occasion to congratulate you today, Jan! PS. You are not alone, many are with you in this sad stage. You are in my thoughts. big hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 12:58:00 PM

Thanks Kim will be so glad when the house sale has gone through going over the past and letting go of things is so difficult - once the house is cleared I will never go back:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 9/13/2015 8:27:00 AM

Congrats, I would say...I sure you can work things out, so be a sport and unlock the cupboard :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 9:10:00 AM

I will only let her out if she lets me write funny poems Ed:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 9/13/2015 8:11:00 AM

Congrats on a fine win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 9:10:00 AM

Thanks Jospeh:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor

Date: 9/13/2015 1:03:00 AM

Loved your win Jan. Beautifully done. Congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 9:09:00 AM

Thanks Michael:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 9/12/2015 10:16:00 PM

Good work Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 9:09:00 AM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/4/2015 5:15:00 PM

Very entertaining, Jan:) Sounds to me like your muse has found a loophole:) gl in the contest. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 5:24:00 PM

She is very naughty my muse Paul:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 9/3/2015 2:21:00 PM

Jan, delightful for the 101 contest and thanks for visiting my poem, one

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2015 2:23:00 PM

Thanks so much Broken Wings:-) hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/2/2015 9:37:00 PM

Hi Jan, this is such an outstanding, clever write that I so very much enjoyed reading! You made me smile today! Good luck in the contest, my friend! Pandita

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2015 1:05:00 AM

Thanks Pandita:-) hugs Jan xx

Seren Roberts

Date: 9/1/2015 11:50:00 AM

Jan you have done it again, how the heck can I better this wonderful poem, well done my friend...Seren

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2015 1:33:00 PM

Tanks for soupie that sure made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/1/2015 5:38:00 AM

Poor, poor muse, you have to change language to find a day that ends not in "Y" otherwise, Jan, will keep you under lock and key. Please, change to Greek so I will have you visiting me. Jan, you have succeeded in writing the one-hundred-and-one contest in a very humorous way. Bravo! Good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2015 5:40:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios :-) it is actually quite a challenge to stick to the word count - I had fun with the poem that is the main thing:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Woods

Date: 8/31/2015 8:05:00 PM

You've nailed it and set the bar very high. Outstanding effort.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2015 12:55:00 AM

Not sure its funny enough - thanks for the comment Mark:-) hugs Jan xx

Alesia Leach

Date: 8/31/2015 6:39:00 PM

I think she escaped because this was quite humorous!! Wonderful job!! Good Luck in contest!!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2015 12:54:00 AM

Thanks Alesia:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/31/2015 6:05:00 PM

very good, you got the 101 words. I better hurry and get mine up. I bet this one will close quickly. too many to get up, just too many. sure enjoyed your clever poem!!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/31/2015 6:09:00 PM

Thanks Andrea not sure it is happy enough but I sure am happy my naughty muse is locked away - no more sad lyrics! Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/31/2015 5:56:00 PM

You really are one clever gal, sweetie. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 8/31/2015 6:04:00 PM

Thanks Eileen hope you are feeling brighter:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/31/2015 5:40:00 PM

Hi Jan, this made me chuckle. You are my favourite poet of humour ,entertainment and fun, so you'd better get your muse working overtime : ). Had some health issues dear, but thanks God Im doing great now and trying to catch up with all you folks. Lovely poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/31/2015 5:42:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Charma I do appreciate your support - I do try and write with humour whatever life throws at me :-( sorry to hear you have not been well hope you are feeling better now:-) hugs Jan xx