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Taken For a Ride

Saville row suit with lots of loot You start to talk - his jokes are a hoot No wedding ring upon his finger You hold his gaze and let it linger You leave together in his fancy car Passionate kisses follow – you go too far He promises to call you like some men do Has he just made a fool of you You don’t know anything; not even his name It takes two to tango – you are both to blame Nine months later and your baby arrives The only thing you know is the car he drives One day you see this man in the street A wife by his side, 2 kids at his feet You stare at him and catch his eye He looks at the baby and then at the sky Jan Allison 23rd March 2014 I have no idea where the idea for the poem came from - it just took 5 minutes to write

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Darren Watson

Date: 3/25/2014 1:40:00 PM

Just updated our poem,Is it ok

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2014 5:53:00 PM

iIs brilliant Darren! Thanks for being such a good sport. Love Stan or am I Jan xxxxx

Peter Dome

Date: 3/25/2014 11:03:00 AM

I'm the same something pops in my head and I'm away 5 mins done and dusted without little thought. where it comes from I do not know; A great but sad write so typical of today. take care best wishes. Pete.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2014 11:54:00 AM

Thanks Pete for dropping by - have 2 poems on the go now oh what fun. Take care Jan xxx

Jenny Brewer

Date: 3/24/2014 4:58:00 PM

Very Good hun xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2014 5:06:00 PM

Thanks Jenny have missed seeing you around. Hugs Jan xxxx

Kathryn Collins

Date: 3/24/2014 7:28:00 AM

Amazing what a talented poet can pull up in an instant. Kathy

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2014 1:57:00 PM

Oh Kathy you really are too kind. Jan xxx

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 3/23/2014 7:04:00 PM

A very good poem. This kind of thing happens all the time. A smooth fast talking guy can and will take anyone for a ride. That's why girls have to be careful. Thanks for sharing. Keep writing - you are good... Lucilla

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2014 2:07:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Lucilla. Jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/23/2014 3:49:00 PM

- You have really used your five minutes well, Jan. - Very well done, like it a lot :)) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/23/2014 3:56:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Anne Lise. Hugs Jan xxxxx

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 3/23/2014 3:08:00 PM

Lol good though xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/23/2014 3:18:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Mandy. Jan xxx

Darren Watson

Date: 3/23/2014 2:20:00 PM

Great poem Jan , Haven't got the wife and kids but I can drive, lol

Jan Allison
Date: 3/23/2014 2:21:00 PM

Ohhhh Ladies look out here comes Darren! Just watch out for her father and the crow bar then!!! Jan xxx

Robert Andrew Lyle

Date: 3/23/2014 10:07:00 AM

Join the I dont know where that came from club Jan. Great piece well done Andy

Jan Allison
Date: 3/23/2014 11:19:00 AM

Thanks Andy for the lovely comment. Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 3/22/2014 8:32:00 PM

Who knows where are inspiration comes from sometimes. This is a wonderful write Jan...This is a subject gets to me..Every man should be responsible for their actions.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/22/2014 8:40:00 PM

It's so weird Tim - I was sitting watching an old 'waking the dead' tv programme - it had no links with the poem at all - 5 mins later it was written - how odd. Long live inspiration wherever it appears from I am thankful when it strikes me. Hugs as ever Tim. Jan xxxx