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Swinging Pig Tall Tale

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thanks to friends Misty and Blue for inspiring me to make Percy a hero

I’m upset with smug Peter Pig Who’d promised we could dance a jig But spies my bent trotter Gets nasty - the rotter I call him an ignorant prig! I’ve got a disability But nothing will ever stop me I’m a feisty young sow So I'll never kowtow Swing dancing makes me so happy How quickly I'd learned how to dance - Six lessons from my cousin Lance When I dance Lindy Hop I just don’t want to stop My dancing may lead to romance Young Percy took me by the hand Well trotter; but you’ll understand When we danced the pig jive He made me feel alive We’re dating now, life is just grand! 8,8,6,6,8 checked with how any syllables Tall Tales 1 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Jeff Kyser 03/13/22

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/26/2022 12:50:00 AM

Beautifully interesting tale, indeed! Congratulations!

Meghan Hutchings

Date: 3/25/2022 4:10:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan!! This poem is hilarious! I truly enjoyed reading your limericks! Your talent allowed me to imagine the scene of pigs dancing so well, which is why it is so funny! Great job! Much love...Meghan!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/25/2022 11:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a fun/cute pig tall dancing tale write and picture. Is this a new dance??? If no, it should be. Have a blessed day....................

Joseph May

Date: 3/25/2022 7:15:00 AM

Nice pig tale Jan, Congrats on your win

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/25/2022 3:30:00 AM

Congrats on your third place entry - you definitely got into the swing of things!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/23/2022 3:31:00 PM

a cute tall tale, Jan. very cute.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/19/2022 8:25:00 PM

from Peter to Percy, you sure do bring home the bacon, Jan. lol. Enjoyed this romp - and I don't even know what bacon tastes like!... Thanks, Gershon

Jack Horne

Date: 3/19/2022 9:36:00 AM

LOL, LOVE your limericks. I hope all is well with you & the family, my friend. Whisky Michael is still in hospital & Chris has had a mild stroke now. We're OK x

Eve Roper

Date: 3/14/2022 5:03:00 PM

Fabulous write, love the story, blessings my friend

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/14/2022 10:12:00 AM

I am ready to dance the pig jive with you and Percy Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:18:00 PM

thanks Caren it was fun to write xx

Valsa George

Date: 3/14/2022 8:53:00 AM

The image and the tale are equally hilarious ! Well done Jan !Best of luck in the contest ! Warm Regards !

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:19:00 PM

Thanks Valsa:-) xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/14/2022 6:49:00 AM

You rock at limericks, Jan:) great to have you back:)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:19:00 PM

I'm hoping my muse is back to stay:-) xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/14/2022 1:36:00 AM

Quite a tall tale. Enjoyed it.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:20:00 PM

thanks Victor x

Mark Koplin

Date: 3/13/2022 6:24:00 PM

Excellent job with these funny limericks!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:20:00 PM

thanks so much Mark xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/13/2022 4:01:00 PM

A fantastic string of Lims Jan, hope your hubby gets well soon… Belle

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:21:00 PM

thanks Belle, hope your hubby is making a speedy recovery - there is no place like home:-) xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/13/2022 3:49:00 PM

Shame that they'll end up in a sandwich lol. Nice to see you back Jan. Tom. Just saw comment below, hope your husband makes a good recovery.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:21:00 PM

thanks Tom xx

Debra L Brown

Date: 3/13/2022 3:29:00 PM

Hi Jan, this certainly put a smile on my face. The picture was a hoot. Good luck in the contest. Blessings ~ Debra

Jan Allison
Date: 3/14/2022 2:21:00 PM

thanks Debra it took a while to find the right image:-) xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/13/2022 2:30:00 PM

what fun! i assume this was inspired by your own night out dancing, jan! hope you had as much fun as i had reading this poem...

Jan Allison
Date: 3/13/2022 2:36:00 PM

It was actually inspired by an on line friend and my dancing lol but also by the poem I sent you I seem to have a piggy theme running :-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/13/2022 2:22:00 PM

Ha ha, so cute Jan! Glad to see you back on PS. hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 3/13/2022 2:36:00 PM

thanks Tania, hubby now has covid from today and mum not so good but am hoping to be more active on soup xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/13/2022 1:03:00 PM

LOL Very funny Jan! I enjoyed this :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/13/2022 2:36:00 PM

thanks Heidi x

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/13/2022 11:36:00 AM

Nice comeback! We missed you and your sense of humour! Aloha!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/13/2022 2:37:00 PM

my muse still isnt behaving Rico xx

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/13/2022 10:44:00 AM

Clever and hilarious. I could hardly stop laughing, Jan. So glad to see you back in the groove!!!! I've really missed your delightful spirit and your always fantastic limericks!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/14/2022 12:13:00 PM

Oh my goodness, I hope not!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/13/2022 2:37:00 PM

i hope to be back and more active but hubby now has covid so will see if I get it again x

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/13/2022 9:41:00 AM

This made me smile and laugh Jan. You are the best at writing Limericks and I admire that so, as I can’t even come up with one! Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day my friend. I haven’t been around much as home repairs are keeping me too busy to read poetry much. Blessings xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 3/13/2022 2:38:00 PM

thanks Connie I've not been around much lately as Ive lost my muse, love to you and the family Jan xx