The S Word: In Collaboration With Jan Allison

I mustn’t write it in a poem                 
someone will moan if I do
It begins with s and ends in t
perhaps it’s a load of pooh

But if I inscribe it in a poem
someone may tell me to hush
It begins with s and ends in t
this dirty word I'd have to flush

If it's submitted in a poem    
some may think it'll burst a bubble
it begins with s and ends in t
and belongs in a pile of rubble

You can't overlook it in a poem
It's obvious when you see it
it begins with s and ends in t
One word that displays no wit

When I see it written in a poem
I balk. It makes me want to puke
It begins with s and ends in t
and is the reason for my rebuke


This "S" word may not be what you expect it to be, but was much more fun to collaborate on the ideas of what we know it to mean.  Thanks, Jan, for the inspiration.
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Warrior Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:15 PM
Ahh, the two lovely ladies of the silly Soup...alwawys talking about something to poop...I know it's not scarlet, sault or saint...but with the word I do have a complaint...don't worry your -secret- is safe with me... it might be the word serpent~ slithering down the apple tree...^WW^
Lane Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 11:57 AM
Hello my Witty Warrior. Jan and I do seem to have a penchant for silliness, but we love it! Your words of wisdom are wily and welcome. Thanks ever so much, {*J*} ;-)
Green Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 4:01 PM
Now how on earth did I miss this one? I must have been distracted or in the bathroom or something. : )
Lane Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 4:30 PM
I think you caught it on a different channel, Chris. That's funny and thanks for the personal visit.
Lawless Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 1:36 PM
WHAT A LOAD........nicely wrapped in rhyme....now flush ..it
Lane Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Thanks very much, John.
Cunningham Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 12:09 PM
I wonder what that word could be lol. You and Jan work well together Lin, Humour rocks Tom.
Lane Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 1:22 PM
We think you rock, too, Tom. I don't think we're going to divulge our word.
May Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Ha! Ha! Perfect Lin
Lane Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 1:21 PM
Thanks a bunch, Bobby.
Allison Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 9:47 AM
It turned out better than we ever expected Lin Lol:-) we both abhor swearing and seeing the s word in poems really is so un necessary:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 1:21 PM
This S word is the depth of contention. You're always ready, willing, able and up to any challenge, chick.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Too funny! S...t the back door. Nothing to s..t at! Oh crap! Yes, I’m being silly!
Lane Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 9:19 AM
I'm pretty sure Jan and I didn't expect this to become a guessing game, but it only adds to the fun. Thanks, Kim.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 8:49 AM
Salut! ;)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 9:36 AM
Ah **** ;p
Lane Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 8:54 AM
haha, I'll drink to that, but it's not the S word.
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