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Your poetry really is crass But your head’s firmly stuck up your ass You think you’re so cool But you look a fool If I hear you’re performing I’ll pass Written for my hubby who won’t even go venue if this guy is performing as he can’t stand swearing in poems 01/23/18

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Bobby May

Date: 11/29/2018 7:06:00 AM

Love this one Jan! but how did you get this picture of me?

Jan Allison
Date: 11/29/2018 7:08:00 AM

lol Bobby - this guy really does wear a tiara and make up when he performs!:-) hugs Jan xx

Anna Hopper

Date: 1/26/2018 9:04:00 PM

I’m so glad you weren’t referring to me lol. Funny! I enjoyed it!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2018 8:22:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed Anna:-) It's about a guy who is on the poetry circuit where i live... my hubby will sit in the car rather than go in the actual venue - it really is that bad:-( hugs jan xx

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/26/2018 5:30:00 PM

I am glad to read this one before the Poetry Soup team (if) expurgates the content. It is very witty and entertaining.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2018 8:20:00 AM

I hope it is not interpreted about being anyone on soup lol its about a guy who is on the poetry circuit here at home:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/25/2018 6:48:00 PM

Lol! You go girl!! Jan, your witty poem is beautifully expressed in pointed barb imagery. I hate vulgarity as well but I love your poem!! A great write.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 6:50:00 PM

Thanks so much Susan I may use innuendo in my poems but I don't think I've ever used a swear word as I don't think it is necessary and my hubby doesn't approve:-) hugs jan xx

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/25/2018 8:49:00 AM

Lol I'm with your hubby on that. Though I couldn't help but chuckle here! lol Good one!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:37:00 PM

Thanks so much Shadow - if folks witnessed this 'diva' in action they would understand ... everyone else does a couple of poems but he goes not lovey mode and just doesn't get the idea he needs to not only tone it down but also give other people the chance. Hubby just won't go in the venue if he's there and I know he's not the only one who is put off by this guy:-( hugs jan xx

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/24/2018 11:08:00 PM

Wow! You go, Girlfriend. Tell it like it is. I love it!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:38:00 PM

I bet if i read the poem he wouldn't 'get it' lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/24/2018 1:07:00 PM

I agree, no need for any form of derogatory words in poetry. Happy you liked my limerick yours inspired. Hugs... Mick

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:39:00 PM

I will use innuendo in my poems but not swear and i am delighted my silly poetry inspires you to write:-) hugs jan xx

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/24/2018 11:20:00 AM

Like the picture and had a chuckle at your Limerick. Well done Jan. love phyl

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:40:00 PM

Many thanks Phyllis:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/24/2018 7:57:00 AM

This visual created by your words was suffocating, I felt rather sorry for the fellow. However I admired his great flexibility. Another fun write Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:41:00 PM

Thanks Rick I love the comment about his flexibility lol ... I think if you ever saw this guy 'perform' you would understand my poem even more! :-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2018 3:34:00 AM

This made me smile as I am ready to close for the night Jan. You are so great at writing these Limericks! Did you show this one to hubby? Nite now: )

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:42:00 PM

Oh I read it to hubby and he had a chuckle!:-) hugs jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/24/2018 2:22:00 AM

swearing words are quite usual in here, it took me while til i got used to it and accepted as a casual expression of frustration.. =') soupmail.. smiles & hugs, olive_eloi

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:49:00 PM

I don't mind the odd swear word used in the right context but when a poem is littered with it it loses its effect. So lovely to see you back on soup:-) love to you and James:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/23/2018 5:41:00 PM

LOL! Love it!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:49:00 PM

thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2018 3:47:00 PM

Haha. I bet your hubbie loves this one. I call these people "poet Gods" They think they are so above everyone else. The picture with the crowned guy was great

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:50:00 PM

You must have met him Andrea that is a perfect description of him!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/23/2018 3:07:00 PM

Count me out too, good one Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/25/2018 5:54:00 PM

My hubby isn't the only one who finds this person distasteful Charlie:-( hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/23/2018 2:10:00 PM

i agree with your hubby and the comments, Jan, but guess it is the way things are today, anyhow love the poem. and i hope you are ok too!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2018 6:01:00 PM

I'm doing fine thanks harry, get my blood clot checked again next week but back to normal in life and having fun:-) Got a haggis to 'kill' and eat with friends on Sunday (I'm a Burns night baby) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/23/2018 1:24:00 PM

Haha Jan , couldn't someone just phone this geezer and tell him the venue's cancelled. Failing that your husband could wear earplugs when he's on Regards Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2018 5:59:00 PM

lol Tom its at open mike nights he 'performs' and never knows when to stop especially when he goes into his 'lovely act - ugh:-( hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/23/2018 1:18:00 PM

Hi Jan, Too much vulgarity takes away from the performance. That's my take on the issue. Like always good limerick:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2018 5:55:00 PM

I don't mind bawdiness especially in limericks but i wouldn't use swearwords - you can lead the reader into thinking what you mean without using the actual words:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/23/2018 12:11:00 PM

- A limerick can be a bit rude in a fun way ... but I agree with your hubby, Jan :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2018 12:24:00 PM

I have to cover my ears when he performs he is a real diva! Hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/23/2018 12:01:00 PM

ha! this is great, jan! a perfect limerick and a funny one at that! (although i must admit that i'd toss in a couple of questionable words in my poems if the soup wasn't so fussy about it...)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2018 12:22:00 PM

This guy makes my hubby feel ill so even if I am doing an open like he won't even go in the room. If other people recite 2 poems he has to do about 6 he just loves the sound of his own voice and goes into 'Lovey' mode I thought of a word to rhyme with it but I don't break the rules with swearing and also clever word play can be more effective:-) hugs Jan xx