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Up In the Air For Foreskinfedora Contest

Grrrr WOMEN they drive me mad! We were due to go on holiday My wife said she was on her way I’d got the car engine running I waited and waited and waited But my wife Marcie was on the phone to her mom Marcie had INSISTED her mother lived in our granny flat Why couldn’t she pop next door to say goodbye… Going on holiday is the only way I can escape from the old bag Still at least she’s looking after Mitzi our Chihuahua We arrive at the airport just in time …. Marcie walks ahead in a cloud of Chanel No 5 perfume To me it smells like cat’s pee but if it was good enough for Marilyn Monroe she HAS to wear it Unfortunately I had chosen the only trolley with the wonky wheel That darn trolley has a mind of it’s own … it must be a female! The electric doors open and close like see through curtains I struggle with a mountain of three suitcases, but only one is mine And half of MY case is taken up with five pairs of Marcie’s shoes Tell me guys Why does a woman have to pack the kitchen sink ‘just in case’ One small suitcase is FULL of her make up Gee I hope she remembered to pack the trowel with which to apply it! At the check in desk we discover one of the cases is overweight Yes … you guessed it – its mine with all her bloody shoes in it I have to stump up thirty-five dollars in excess baggage fees! What a great way to start a relaxing break... When we board the plane things are no better Marcie moans about the cramped seats She has to ask for a seat-belt extension telling the stewardess the seats are smaller than those the last time we flew Maybe if she lost a few pounds that would make a difference … But of course I hold my tongue Marcie moans about the noise as we take off She moans about the aircraft food but still eats every mouthful She complains how tiny the toilet stalls are her huge butt doesn’t help but I hold my tongue As we are landing she says how much she misses her mom and the dog THAT WAS THE FINAL STRAW Next year Marcie and her mum can go away I’m staying at home with the dog! 06-12-17 FORESKINFEDORA FOR POETS WHO IDENTIFY AS MEN Sponsored By John Lawless
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Rodrigues Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 11:05 AM
LOL, Jan! Congrats!
Allison Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 12:18 PM
Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx
Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 7:30 AM
Cool and witty poem, Jan. It's funny as all outdoors. Had me laughing from beginning to end. Nice way to start a day off. Ty for the laughs. Infectiously humorous poem. Love always, my dear friend.
Allison Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 7:49 AM
Thanks Freddie I was delighted to place in the contest lol:-) hugs jan xx
Hoffman Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 9:24 PM
Congratulations on a fine humorous write Jan; had me smiling from the get go from imagining the whole scenario! hugs Che :)
Allison Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 9:29 PM
Thanks Cheryl I am delighted to be an honorary man for the contest lol I just tried to think like a man and it looks like a did a decent job lol:-) I can't stop giggling at my win!:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 8:13 PM
geeez. Jan, I thought we had to be a man to write for this contest NO FAIR. hahaha. Congrats , funny lady!!!
Allison Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 8:19 PM
ha ha ha oh I have just seen i got a place now THAT is hilarious - I did query with John about entering and it was fine as the rules said 'it was for those who identified as men' so I just wrote it from my skewed perspective of how a man may think - looks like I did a fair job - oh how i am laughing now !:-) hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 10:09 AM
I have a feeling this man's name is Richard Bucket! After putting up with such a woman he'll surely be declared a Saint:) Thank you for the entertainment!! Hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 11:39 AM
ha ha ha oh I loved keeping up appearances lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Trifiatis Avatar
June 13, 2017 at 10:52 AM
Who wants to go away when things like that take place? Better to stay with the dog or even with the... mother in law than take the risk, haha dear, Jan! Good luck my friend! I am back!
Allison Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 8:42 AM
I'm so glad to see you back Demetrios! Hope you are feeling well:-) hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
June 13, 2017 at 8:24 AM
So what does Bob really think...lol...great Jan
Allison Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 8:26 AM
LOL Tim he loved the poem - I told him he had to say that (she says tongue in cheek) ... seriously I wasn't going to enter the contest then inspiration hit - I hope John likes my silly poem after all I am a woMAN:-) hugs Jan xx
Flats Avatar
June 13, 2017 at 7:28 AM
GOTY! (Giggle of the year - new award!) Pssst... I AM staying home with the dog this year (true story;-) Manhugs ~ j :-D
Allison Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 8:24 AM
Ha ha ha I love that comment John! I am sure there are a few blokes who would love to pack the MIL and wife off together and get some peace lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 9:23 PM
That sounds like my hubby :) good luck in the contest...~*
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 9:29 PM
ha ha ha Eve I don't believe it lol I mean you aren't like that are you lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Turner Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 5:26 PM
No doubt, I would rather stay with the dog. You always tickle my funny bone, Jan. Thank you for that:)
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 5:33 PM
I try and raise a smile if I can Daniel:-) I just hope John accepts me an an honourary man for the contest lol:-) hugs jan xx
Wolf Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 3:25 PM
Haha, wonderfully humorous, Jan! Best of luck to you
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Thanks White Wolf I hope John likes it:-) hugs jan xx
Andresen Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 11:59 AM
- Poor man, I can very well understand his choice ... never more holidays with his wife - Much easier to look for the house and the dog - Lively told, Jan :) - good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 12:03 PM
Thanks Anne Lise I had fun with the contest I hope John accepts my cheeky entry:-) hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 11:51 AM
If I didn't know you are a woman I'd take offense. haha just kidding. That poor guy is miserable. Good writing, Jan.
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 12:02 PM
LOL Lin - you have to feel sorry for any bloke who has to live with a woman like that lol:-) I hope John doesn't mind me sneaking a poem in - I remember writing for an old contest by Kelly Deschler which was men only but I did it because a man had entered her women only contest so I thought I would try and I still got placed lol:-)hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 10:28 AM
Lol! Jan, this was hilarious. I hope John thinks so too. I wish you the best of luck in the contest :-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 10:30 AM
I couldn't resist this cheeky poem Alexis I hope John doesn't mind me sneaking a poem in to a men only contest lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Cozart Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 10:14 AM
This is hilarious! You sound just like a man!
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 10:29 AM
LOL Dale I hope I wrote it from a man's perspective and that John doesn't mind me being cheeky and entering a man only contest ... but I am a woMAN after all lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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