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His mother was extremely keen He should marry a pretty colleen But Harry met Larry And they did not tarry Their marriage it was not foreseen! His girlfriend he was due to marry But secretly Harry wed Larry His mother went mad And so did his dad It’s a burden they have to carry 01/03/18

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Jack Horne

Date: 1/13/2018 2:29:00 PM

LOL, I'm still grinning as I type this

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 2:33:00 PM

I heard the Buzzcocks song and got this silly poem in my head lol:-) hugs jan xx

Anna Hopper

Date: 1/10/2018 3:23:00 PM

Lol! I love this double limerick style and your fun, witty write!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 2:33:00 PM

Thanks so much Anna:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/4/2018 9:40:00 AM

So well done, Jan. I loved it. It's about time things change. Love is love xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 2:34:00 PM

I agree Mike but there is still so much prejudice:-( hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2018 1:16:00 AM

Good ones, Jan. Sadly though, parents even today are acting like this or disowning their kids. I am thinking of you and saying a prayer for ya today. I hope your mind is very soon at ease.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 2:35:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I'm finally trying to get caught up with commenting. I remember posting this one the day before my op and had fun with the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/3/2018 7:15:00 PM

I say we should all have equal opportunity to lose half of our good shnit. Whatever. Great write!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 2:39:00 PM

I agree Rhoda:-)Sorry for the delay in replying but I've been in hospital. Hope you are ok :-) xx hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/3/2018 6:30:00 PM

That's a fun poem on a topic that so often brings conflict (and I can't for my life figure out why this should be such a big deal). Congrats to Harry and Larry, may they live happily ever after. Hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 2:40:00 PM

I purchase my first ever 'civil ceremony' card in November for 2 friends but the poem is just a fiction poem inspired by the song:-) hugs Jan xx

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/3/2018 6:30:00 PM

Awe, but don't they know they're gaining another son? I'm sure in time they'll come to love them both... hugs and smiles :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 2:41:00 PM

What a lovely comment Akkina!!!:-) Its just a fiction poem inspired by the song but it could be so true too:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 1/3/2018 5:41:00 PM

His marriage surprised his mom & dad~and left them feeling kind of sad~but love is strange~twas time for a change~they pranced down the aisle rainbow clad.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 3:00:00 PM

lol John I love your reply:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/3/2018 5:37:00 PM

well done, jan! i guess everyone has to just roll with the times. any parent should be happy that his/her child is happy with whatever partner he/she chooses...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 3:01:00 PM

The times they are a changing and for the better Ilene - no one can help who they fall in love with:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/3/2018 2:31:00 PM

- It's time for mom and dad to see their son ... and accept and love him as he is :) - Fun but also a bit sad, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 3:06:00 PM

True Anne-Lise and it can split families which is so sad:-( hugs Jan xx

Old Buck

Date: 1/3/2018 2:19:00 PM

Jan: As a elderly parent I shudder to think. However: I believe you've put the burden where it belongs. Thanks for sharing this insight with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 3:07:00 PM

Thanks Old Buck it was inspired by the song but we do have friends who recently underwent a civil ceremony but their parents were very happy:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/3/2018 12:10:00 PM

Written with your usual delightful humor Jan. I enjoyed! : )

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 3:09:00 PM

Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 1/3/2018 10:37:00 AM

Insecurity amongst the elder scene...making Harry met Larry obscene...two men embracing... folks about facing...like it's something they've never seen

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 3:09:00 PM

Fabulous poetic reply Tim:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 1/3/2018 8:58:00 AM

Very cute and clever as usual!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 3:10:00 PM

Thanks so much Dale:-) hugs Jan xx