Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

The Cut Price Wedding

Angus and Morag decided to get married
Twenty years together – too long they had dallied
So off to the registry office they did go
To book the wedding and get on with the show

Angus being a canny Scots man
Said lets get this done as cheaply as we can
If we limit the numbers there will be a reduction
Oh Angus please learn the art of seduction

He paid for 6 people at a reduced fee
Angus rubbed his hands with glee
Just Angus the groom and Morag the bride 
Would stand together side by side

They wore nothing special on their special day
Angus did not want fuss it is cheaper way
Ailsa and Isla their two teenage daughters
Hamish and Jeanie their other supporters

The wedding breakfast was held at Maccy D’s
Six Big Macs and fries, 2 cokes and four teas
Hamish was happy to pay for this meal
He’d got a voucher for a 2 for 1 deal

I felt really sorry for Morag that special day
Hamish hadn’t always been this way
When they met Hamish swept her off her feet
But now he’s got control of the monthly balance sheet

I haven’t stopped smiling since I read this great news
No better daughter in law his parents could choose
His mother didn’t have to buy a new hat
I know she will have been pleased about that

Jan Allison
1st April 2014

Submitted to Any Poem Goes # 17 Free Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Poet Destroyer A

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Debbie Guzzi April 16, 2014 at 7:42 PM Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Kelly Deschler April 16, 2014 at 2:43 PM The humor in your poetry is a refreshing change. I enjoy your writes very much, Jan! Well done! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind congrats on my poem. :)

Dr.Ram Mehta April 16, 2014 at 9:47 AM Happy to see you on the winner's list. Congrats, jan

Poet Destroyer A April 16, 2014 at 2:16 AM THANK YOU JAN, FOR SUPPORTING MY CONTEST....... XOX...LINDA ............ ..........,,,,,,,,,,,,,(((This is a copy paste note to every poet, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A REPLY ON THIS COMMENT. I'm not being rude, 95% of the time, I never come back to read the reply you left on my comment. If for some reason, you want to give thanks. Let's do it the old fashion way. Drop by and read one of my poems, or send the thanks through soup mail, or just enjoy my visit. As I would yours. I don't enjoy comments on comment's. It takes away from every poet, One day Poetry Soup Will See it.... Have yourself a lovely day.)))

Darren Watson April 7, 2014 at 10:19 AM I would avoid going to Scotland for a little While Jan , Or you might find a few chaps lining up to flash what Scots really keep under their kilts if they read this , lol Loved the poem . Jan Allison April 7, 2014 at 5:34 PM LOL - we still have £1 notes here - will send you one to spend lol Hugs Jan x Darren Watson April 7, 2014 at 11:05 AM Now I know you are losing it , lol , I once heard of a Yorkie spending a whole pound , I was getting a right sweat on until I realised it was a wind up . Jan Allison April 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM The IOM Government has just re-established air links to Scotland from 31st March - hee hee hee but the poem was originally written about a Yorkshire couple and I don't want to get into SERIOUS grief when I next go to England. Hugs Jan x

Scott Thirtyseven April 4, 2014 at 5:56 AM A fun poem, well penned. Jan Allison April 4, 2014 at 6:55 AM Thanks for dropping by Scott. Jan xxx

Jack Ellison April 2, 2014 at 11:21 AM Totally love your humour my dear sis! It's you and me Miss Jan... the Dynamic Duo of SILLINESS! So proud to have you as a friend! Love ya a whole big bunch... huggeroonies XOXOXOX Jan Allison April 2, 2014 at 11:26 AM Got to laugh dear brother Jack. Thanks for the lovely comment as ever Jan xxxx

Russell Sivey April 2, 2014 at 12:06 AM I can imagine a wedding just like this, my grandparents had just a few people in a SUPERMARKET and got married there! Talk about cheap, there was no honeymoon afterwards, nothing, just a short little wedding! Kind of sad really! But your poem here is totally awesome my friend! Jan, I truly enjoyed reading this fabulous piece this evening! What a grandiose write, Great Work!! Jan Allison April 2, 2014 at 2:31 AM Am sure you can write an awesome poem here Russell with bells on the tills ringing and going wild in the aisles lol - there you go my challenge to you - are you brave enough to take it on lol hugs Jan xx Jan Allison April 2, 2014 at 2:29 AM Oh Russell your fantastic comments inspire me and spur me on to write more. Hugs Jan xxxx

Vera Duggan April 1, 2014 at 7:55 PM Oh! Jan as Paul said that is so witty, made me chuckle, but what a cheap way to have a wedding, just think of the money you would save, excellent piece Jan keep them coming............Vera.............. Jan Allison April 2, 2014 at 2:28 AM Thanks Vera Glad it made you smile. Hugs to you and Peter. Jan xxxx

Paul Callus April 1, 2014 at 4:26 PM So very witty Jan. (me got big grin across face). I pity Morag...nothing special on her special day! But I suppose she knew what to expect...after 20 years! // paul Paul Callus April 16, 2014 at 9:12 AM Congrats Jan...another worthy win :) // paul Jan Allison April 1, 2014 at 4:29 PM Was inspired by friend's sons wedding on this write - theirs was a very quiet affair - but not anything like poor Morag and Hamish - wonder if people like Morag and Hamish really do exist Thanks for dropping by i really appreciate your comments. Jan xxx