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My auntie whose name is Selene Will say things I deem are obscene She tripped over her cat and exclaimed 'cooking fat!' - My toddler had witnessed this scene He said ‘Mummy can we get a cat’ I’ll play with it on our door mat Oh mummy I’m smitten can I have a kitten I’ll christen my cat ‘cooking fat’ I said sorry we can’t have a cat We live in a tower block flat I’ll buy you a new toy As you’ve been a good boy (I’m adept as a diplomat!) For my sweet friend BB xx 07/29/21

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Natasha L Scragg

Date: 8/16/2021 11:06:00 AM

Hilarious (rolling laughing faces a plenty)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/7/2021 11:12:00 AM

Nice word play, Jan.Good luck in the contest.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/4/2021 12:09:00 PM

That one is real cute Jan. I can identify with Aunts that cuss too much as it some times comes natural. You r making me laugh girl and God knows we all need it.

Garima Dubey

Date: 8/3/2021 11:22:00 AM

Jan I must say you have some really amazing aunts.^_^ May God keep you and your family in good health.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/1/2021 5:14:00 PM

Jan, I don’t know how you come up with such hilarious Limericks, ‘cooking fat’ how on earth did you think of that it’s fantastic… Belle :-) xx (Kittens in the picture are adorable.)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/2/2021 2:51:00 PM

I was chatting with an on line pal and she has 8 cats lol:-) I have no idea where the ideas come from apart from a word or phrase i see or hear or a contest prompt, but i hope the joy of writing never leaves me, its taken until my hubbies cancer surgery to even pick up my pen:-) hugs Jan xx

Justin Abdool

Date: 7/31/2021 2:20:00 PM

Nicely Done, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/2/2021 2:42:00 PM

Thanks Justin:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 7/30/2021 5:32:00 PM

Lol, Nicely done Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2021 5:56:00 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/30/2021 2:59:00 PM

(smile) how can anyone have a cat named cooking fat, really ! better get him a toy, smart move Jan, :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2021 5:56:00 PM

Thanks Vie:-) so glad you got the joke:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/30/2021 10:51:00 AM

Another winner! Well done! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2021 5:55:00 PM

Thanks Rico:-) hugs Hab xx

David Mchattie

Date: 7/30/2021 10:50:00 AM

Very witty piece. Brought a smile. Have a great day my friend.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2021 5:48:00 PM

Thanks David:-) hugs jan xx

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/30/2021 9:02:00 AM

Indeed, a beautiful as well as interesting-to-read poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2021 5:47:00 PM

Thanks so much:-) hugs Jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 7/30/2021 7:52:00 AM

Now I know what 'cooking cat' means. It's true you learn something new everyday lol...Delice

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2021 5:45:00 PM

lol thanks Delice:-) i do adore your first name and Skelly is a Manx surname!:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 7/30/2021 2:35:00 AM

Blimey, I’m slow today... I was half way through before the spoonerism hit me between the eyes. Great fun, Jan. Be sure that, from now on, I’ll use that expression whenever I find those errant lumps on my lawn. ;-) Terry

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2021 5:44:00 PM

ha ha ha yes definitely ;cooking fat' with lawn lumps lol:-) hugs Jan xx