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She Wears the Crown - Queen Jan Allison

A Tribute to Jan Allison. Mirror, tell me who is the rightful limerick queen There is a poetess, the most humorous I've seen She's the one called Jan Funniest in the land Reading her humour is like feasting on fine cuisine Her limericks make me laugh til I rupture my spleen and I wonder what she imbibes from her canteen She swears she doesn't drink So now I've begun to think It must be something she got from an inherent gene
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Koplin Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 8:03 AM
It must be that Island water, this is a wonderful tribute to the queen! Great job Lin!!
Smith Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 12:56 PM
I still say check the canteen, fitting tribute to Jan, Lin...
Lane Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 1:27 PM
Haha, Charlie. There are times when Jan and I drink from the same canteen. Thanks, dear man.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 10:43 PM
I agree, her talent is in the genes! I loved your sweet tribute to this talented lady who can work with so little, yet come up with a fantastic Limerick! Yours is not chopped liver either Lin! Lol. xxoo
Lane Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Jan is quite talented in many areas. Thanks for the compliments, Connie.
Gondolf Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 3:12 PM
Very nicely put, Lin, and I have to agree with you...she is the queen. John
Lane Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 11:16 AM
Thanks so much, John.
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 6:56 PM
Very cool poem for our dear Jan. May she reign forevermore!! (loved the canteen line)
Lane Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 6:20 AM
Thank you. I think her title is safe.
Thomas Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 5:38 PM
She indeed holds the humor crown. Wonderful tribute to a wonderful Lady Lin.
Lane Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 6:14 AM
Thank you, Shadows.
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 12:38 PM
- PERFECT FOR A QUEEN, LIN !!! :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lane Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 6:12 AM
She deserves the crown. Thanks, AL. And I admire your spunk. Good girl.
Cunningham Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 10:41 AM
Indeed she does Lin, wonderful tribute to a beautiful person, I've only known her a few months but feel I've known her for years. She introduced me to limericks and has inspired many I've done.She has a great sense of humour that will brighten your day. Tom
Lane Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 10:59 AM
Thank you for the thoughtful remarks, Tom. Jan and I have been friends for a couple of years and we've shared many rungs on the friendship ladder. Her humour may only be surpassed by her qualities of justice and loyalty.
Y. Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 9:20 AM
Hi Lin, This is a fitting tribute to Jan. I would have to gree , Jan is the limerick Queen. Her limericks always make me laugh and brighten up my day. With all the madness in the world laughter is just what the doctor ordered. I see she loved it as well. It was so nice of you to write this in honor of her:-) Alexis
Lane Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 10:56 AM
Thanks, Alexis. She pops them out as quickly as she can uncap her pen! You're correct in writing that there's a need for more laughter in the world. and while I'm writing you, I want to say thanks for still reading and commenting on my poetry. I'm not here often, but I love to see the thoughts of those I admire here.
Allison Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 8:26 AM
I came back i'd not added this gem to my faves:-) I do have a wonderful rhinestone crown and tiara which was sent to me by a treasured poetry souper! hugs jan xx
Allison Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 8:25 AM
lol Lin I am so flattered by your poem!!! I do try and make people smile with my silly poems and i rarely drink alcohol BUT that final line is spooky as my aunt and uncle both wrote funny poems and many of them are limericks and my mum says she wrote poems sadly I've never ever seen them, so it must be genetic but it took my hubbies cancer surgery for me to finally pic up my pen and unleash my wit on the world lol:-) hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 10:52 AM
You're so very welcome, Jan. I didn't write this as a form of flattery, although it's rightfully deserved. I wrote it in limerick form for the purpose of polishing your crown. ;-)
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