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The Day I Had Tea With the Queen

I’ve got a secret to tell you, so gather round to hear
I had afternoon tea with the Queen in May this year

Her majesty was wearing a dress of bright emerald green
When she walked in the room she looked so serene

A corgi puppy bounded in and sat down on her knee
The Queen was perfectly poised whilst she sipped her tea

We nibbled cucumber sandwiches with the crusts removed
I didn’t drop a crumb on the red carpet, I hope her Majesty approved!

We talked at length about my poetry
Her majesty asked ‘could you recite one for me’

I smiled and recited an old limerick or two
The Queen then asked for a poem that was new

How could I refuse a request from the Queen like that
So I made up a poem about the corgi chasing the cat

Oh how the Queen laughed and smiled with glee
She decreed me to be the writer of royal poetry

So now I e mail her majesty every single day
My poems are read to the Queen by her valet

I’m an official royal poet and I am so excited
I hope it won’t be too long before I get knighted

Contest Tell a tall tale Sponsored by Jesse Day
07~03~16

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Teddy Kimathi July 7, 2016 at 2:34 PM Who would want to recite a poem for her majesty? Congrats Jan, for your top placement with this brilliant piece!! ;-) Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 3:17 PM I'd give it a go if asked Teddy I mean how could one refuse!:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich July 6, 2016 at 5:54 PM wow, this is SO good. Wish I had written one to please his majesty. heehee. BIG congrats on the win, Jan. Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:26 PM Its her Majesty lol :-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Rycroft July 6, 2016 at 2:48 PM A very good thought of poem well done, With a curtsey lol xxxx Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:27 PM Thanks so much Wendy - the Queen is an amazing lady I admire her so much - long may she reign:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Palli July 6, 2016 at 2:42 PM So cute! I enjoyed this one. Congrats! Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:27 PM Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings July 6, 2016 at 12:39 PM Congratulations on you win, Jan. You never know - many a true word! Barry. Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:28 PM Thanks Barry - I could end up in the tower if she did read it lol:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless July 6, 2016 at 10:28 AM JAN, perhaps a follow-up entitled...THE DAY THE QUEEN HAD TEA....WITH ME. congrats on your placement, well done. Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:28 PM I will have to work on that one John lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Carol Eastman July 6, 2016 at 9:24 AM Loved this! Congratulations on the well earned win! Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:29 PM Thanks Carol:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta July 6, 2016 at 8:55 AM . Congrats JAN to Win top place for the nice piece. Hugs Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:29 PM Thanks Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. July 6, 2016 at 8:44 AM Hi Jan, I knew this was going to place high. Congrats on your win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Chansarkar July 6, 2016 at 8:43 AM Haha, this is amazing storytelling Jan!Many congratulations on this well deserved spot! Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM Thanks Sara I do love writing with humour whenever I can:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux July 6, 2016 at 7:50 AM Great to see this one high on the list. Congrats. Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:31 PM Thanks so much Richard:-) hugs Jan xx

Jesse Day July 6, 2016 at 2:41 AM Congrats on your win in the "Tell a Tall Tale" contest - I believed your tale! - Jesse Jan Allison July 7, 2016 at 2:31 PM Thanks for inspiring me to write with your excellent contest theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray July 5, 2016 at 4:13 AM I was not a bit surprised. My husband's cousin, a sculptor, kept Prince Charles waiting for a sitting once. He had gone to the wrong palace!! Brilliant couplet Jan. Jan Allison July 5, 2016 at 9:00 AM Oh dear Jean I can only imagine his embarrassment at that - the chance of me meeting the queen isthe same as me flapping my arms and flying lol:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Bateman July 4, 2016 at 7:56 AM Hello Jan, I really enjoyed your tale here. I really like how you developed and built out you couplet. Best of Luck in the contest!! A "SEVEN"!! Cheers and Best, Gary Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 11:16 AM Thanks so much for dropping by gary:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong July 4, 2016 at 4:07 AM A really cute tall tale Jan. I loved your ending! 7 ; ) GL in the contest! Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 7:37 AM Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel July 4, 2016 at 2:52 AM This is simply awesome:) Sure to be a winner, Jan:) Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 3:40 AM I hope Jesse likes my tall tale:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman July 3, 2016 at 4:29 PM Oh Jan i believe every word, just so i can tell my friends i have a friend who had tea with the queen.got to be a winner, love this.. Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 3:41 AM Of course it's all true harry would I lie to you lol:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus July 3, 2016 at 4:18 PM Wouldn't it be funny were someone to bring this poem to her attention, Jan!! She'd love it, and in no time at all you'd become a regular guest:) Hugs // paul Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 3:42 AM I'd probably be sent to the tower Paul lol but i do understand the Queen has a great sense of humour so who knows:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. July 3, 2016 at 2:47 PM Hi Jan, You have made my day with such a "tall tale". It was so creative and the imagery was amazing. Wait did this really happen ? Lol. You are going to place really well in the contest. Best of luck in the contest-7:-)Alexis Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 11:15 AM It happened in my dreams Alexis - of course I am awaiting a call from the palace any day now lol:-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Rigoler July 3, 2016 at 10:54 AM I love it, but am also upset that the Queen hasn't yet invited me for tea. I pray it's her age and not snobbishness? And I love cucumber sandwiches with real butter. All in all you had a great day. Jan, dear, in the fifth couplet "He" should be "Her" unless she's transgender! / M Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 11:18 AM Oops thanks for letting me know of my typo - I am away from home at the moment and not spending much time on soup. I agree with you Maurice cucumber sandwiches have to have butter on them, the same goes for roast beef ones too:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2016 at 9:29 AM This is fun!! Good luck in the contest. I gave it a go myself. Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 11:18 AM I'll drop by and read your poem Richard:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen July 3, 2016 at 8:38 AM - You gave the Queen a great day with many smiles ...... superbly written for the contest, good luck .... royal poet, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 11:19 AM Thanks Anne Lise - in reality you know I'm queen of poop lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian July 3, 2016 at 12:45 AM OH dear.... I was just going to write..."You WISH" when I saw the contest title....Good one, though. If you ever get in good with teh Queen, remember me! ;) Hugs Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 3:40 AM I'm queen of poop, you are queen of passion:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso July 3, 2016 at 12:10 AM However, your poetry deserves to be held on the Royal Courts for sure!!! Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 3:38 AM LOL yes of course it does as I'm the Queen of poop:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso July 3, 2016 at 12:10 AM Beautiful, I never met Elton John Myself! :) Jan Allison July 4, 2016 at 3:39 AM Nor have i but i did see him in concert twice:-) hugs Jan xx

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