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The Good, the Bad and the Special About Me

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Thanks to a special friend for encouraging me to enter this contest

I enjoy making people smile Folk enjoy my quirky fun style If someone's feeling down I will reverse their frown With silly poems that I compile I’m awful at cleaning my house When vacuuming I’ll moan and grouse Dust I just ignore Cleaning is a bore I’d rather spend time with my spouse! My special qualities; now let me see A good listener to those who need me I am a loyal friend The truth I will defend I value the virtue of honesty The good, the bad and the special about YOU poetry Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper 03/03/20

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Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 3/15/2020 3:59:00 PM

Your style makes me smile. Love these cute endearing limericks about you. Excellent write and win! Hugs

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/14/2020 6:28:00 AM

Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this revelation about yourself poetically in your awesome style. God bless you.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/13/2020 9:52:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win. Thank you for entering my contest. Hugs Eve

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/9/2020 6:13:00 PM

Hello Jan ... the three wise limericks. All tell a story of life - thanks Jan - Lindsay

J.W. Earnings

Date: 3/5/2020 4:36:00 AM

Really great poem! Clever and wonderfully written.:) -JWE

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/4/2020 6:13:00 PM

Hi Jan, I’m glad that special”poet friend “ inspired you to enter the contest. You bring us laughter here on the soup in abundance. You are amazing and l’m happy that you here. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/4/2020 6:04:00 PM

Great one Jan. Thank you for bringing us smiles. Keep up the writing! :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/3/2020 7:16:00 PM

Ah, you always make me smile, and that's a special gift, thanks for sharing, hope all is well xo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/3/2020 6:32:00 PM

My most beautiful ancestor, Sarah Lawson, was from Bradden, where her ancestors lived more than 400-years ago, so forget about the dust (your muse could be a speck) and keep writing! We all need a laugh! Aloha! Rico

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/3/2020 3:28:00 PM

wow, jan! i think you've described yourself to a T (your second verse sounds a lot like me!) and have done so in a very classy and poetic way. i hope you're right at the top of the winners' list in the contest...

Chris Green

Date: 3/3/2020 1:48:00 PM

Nicely written Jan. Your humor always brings a smile to your readers and this one is special, not a single poop mention anywhere. Best wishes in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/3/2020 2:28:00 PM

I had many many edits and i did mention poop originally or it my have been flatulence but I am very happy with the final poem. I actually found it very difficult to write and was persuaded by a friend that I must enter the contest:-) hugs Jan x

Mark Koplin

Date: 3/3/2020 1:33:00 PM

Another great poem my friend! I especially love the last line “I value the virtue of honesty” This line delivers a valuable message:)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/3/2020 2:27:00 PM

I don't like being told lies Mark:-( have had too much of it in recent years especially with a member my family:-( hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/3/2020 1:00:00 PM

- ........ boring .... all this I knew from before ... (joke) ... - Excellent written, Jan - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/3/2020 2:25:00 PM

ha ha ha thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/3/2020 12:27:00 PM

Verses one and three I can vouch for, number two, a little dust never hurt anyone. Well written Jan. Good luck. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 3/3/2020 2:24:00 PM

thanks for the comment it is very nice tom:-) hugs Jan xx