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When Harry Met Larry

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 January 13, 2018 at 2:29 PM LOL, I'm still grinning as I type this Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 2:33 PM I heard the Buzzcocks song and got this silly poem in my head lol:-) hugs jan xx

Anna Hopper January 10, 2018 at 3:23 PM Lol! I love this double limerick style and your fun, witty write! Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 2:33 PM Thanks so much Anna:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile January 4, 2018 at 9:40 AM So well done, Jan. I loved it. It's about time things change. Love is love xxoo Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 2:34 PM I agree Mike but there is still so much prejudice:-( hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich January 4, 2018 at 1:16 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 January 13, 2018 at 2:35 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 January 3, 2018 at 7:15 PM I say we should all have equal opportunity to lose half of our good shnit. Whatever. Great write! Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 2:39 PM I agree Rhoda:-)Sorry for the delay in replying but I've been in hospital. Hope you are ok :-) xx hugs jan xx

Akkina Downing January 3, 2018 at 6:30 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 January 13, 2018 at 2:41 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

Agnes Krampe January 3, 2018 at 6:30 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 January 13, 2018 at 2:40 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

John Gondolf January 3, 2018 at 5:41 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 January 13, 2018 at 3:00 PM lol John I love your reply:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer January 3, 2018 at 5:37 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 January 13, 2018 at 3:01 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 January 3, 2018 at 2:31 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 January 13, 2018 at 3:06 PM True Anne-Lise and it can split families which is so sad:-( hugs Jan xx

Old Buck January 3, 2018 at 2:19 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 January 13, 2018 at 3:07 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 January 3, 2018 at 12:10 PM Written with your usual delightful humor Jan. I enjoyed! : ) Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 3:09 PM Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith January 3, 2018 at 10:37 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 January 13, 2018 at 3:09 PM Fabulous poetic reply Tim:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart January 3, 2018 at 8:58 AM Very cute and clever as usual! Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 3:10 PM Thanks so much Dale:-) hugs Jan xx