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Why Daddy Says We Must Visit Grandma

I prob’ly should not be a snitch I’m worried my Grandma’s a witch Cos I overheard My dad use that word He’s spot-on; I’ve seen her nose twitch! In secret she’s called the old bat (I must keep that under my hat) When we get out the car I must smile at Grandma And avoid her hissing black cat! Her kitchen exudes a foul smell Dad claims that it’s her latest spell When she mentions food We’re not being rude but exit her witch house from hell! I think she’s dad’s mother in law I have heard the phrase used before Her real name is Fanny I must call her Granny... She’s loaded, my parents are poor! Dad’s hoping when Gran kicks the bucket We’ll live in her house in Nantucket So I must visit her And put up with cat fur When Gran gives old candy I suck it! 9/6/19/
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Ligon Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 5:22 PM
Great job on your Limerick. The story was amusing and flowed naturally.
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 5:52 PM
Thanks Juliet, your poem moved me to tears Juliet I know it happened a long time ago and hope it was cathartic to write about it.. I guess these things do shape the people we grow up to be:-) hugs Jan xx
Horne Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 12:05 PM
LOL, love it
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 5:49 PM
thanks Jack:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 7:42 PM
An epic! Touche! :) gw
Allison Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 3:32 AM
thanks GW I only intended to do one stanza then it grew and grew lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 4:17 PM
Lol! Jan, I really enjoyed your string of limericks. It put a huge smile on my face. When it comes to this form you never disappoint. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend. PS, thanks for the awesome comment you left on my lastest poem:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 5:34 AM
thanks my friend, never ever doubt your ability in any aspect of your life, your poem was superb and so are you:-) hugs jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 5:46 AM
Very fun Jan, Love the granny/witch theme! Enjoyed! :) hugs
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 12:01 PM
I couldn't resist Tania lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Proxenos Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 4:33 AM
Grandchildren are mostly naturally nice to their grandparents unless of course the in laws are a mite unpleasant and children, being as honest as they are, (if not told) will let the cat out of the bag, and then they will all remain poor! Great poem, Mother in laws and gran in laws seem to always have to face a firing squad, not that they don't need it sometimes. I really laughed with your poem Jan. Hugs, Jennifer.
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 12:00 PM
thanks for your long comment Jennifer, you made me smile!:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 12:11 AM
I smiled and laughed with delight over these Jan. Just wonderful! Perfect to share for Halloween too! I am putting these into my Faves! I loved them! : ) xxoo
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:58 AM
thanks Connie I originally was doing 1 stanza but it just grew and grew lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM
LOL Well, if she's got the cat and creates spells, maybe this grandma really is a witch. Guess children are often told to be kind to their grandparents. Hate to think it's just a ploy to get an inheritance, but the poem is delightful and witty! Enjoyed this preview of Halloween, Jan. Love, Carolyn
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:58 AM
I hope it would n't be true but knowing some families I guess it could lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:23 AM
haha, CUTE series, Jan, and funny
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:24 AM
thanks Andrea i just love the form, this originally was going to be one stanza then it grew lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Doll Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 9:14 AM
The queen of limericks delivers again. Jan, this is so good and I love the illustration that you picked. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:21 AM
aww thanks Warren I do love the form and write each poem in about 2 minutes, I just think in rhyme usually when I wake up lol:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 12:04 AM
Love it. Imaginative writing yet subject matter not too far from reality. Eccentricity is easily cultivated by all. best regards as always David in NZ
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:17 AM
thanks David,thankfully its pure fiction for me but I do have a vivid imagination:-) hugs Jan xx
Sands Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 6:55 PM
LoL! Great one Jan!
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:15 AM
thanks Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx
Laurie Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 6:35 PM
G'day Jan … she gives you candy to suck! Remember Snow White, the witch, and the apple - enjoyed your set Jan - Lindsay
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:12 AM
lol Lindsay:-) hugs Jan xx
Leffanta Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 4:22 PM
You surprised me, again! Really well done, Jan, ten minutes or none! Aloha! Rico
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 5:09 PM
It takes me about 2 minutes per poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 11:22 AM
- We may never know what a grandmother hides :)))) ... would like to know what she is doing in the kitchen ... I can feel that smell ... ugh ... - Thanks for the good laugh, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 3:54 PM
So glad its fiction lol:-) hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 10:17 AM
Haha loved it Jan, brilliant. Tom. Soup mailed you.
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 3:53 PM
thanks Tom:-) xxx
Mcintosh Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 9:32 AM
WOW... this is just so adorable. I wish I could write something this creative.. .you're gifted, Jan.. . Blessings
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 3:53 PM
I just love the limerick form this took just over ten minutes to write:-) I was going to stop after one stanza but the ideas kept coming lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 6, 2019 at 8:40 AM
I got a laugh out of this cute poem Jan. I love how you were able to get inside a child's head.
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 8:51 AM
Thanks Jeanne:-) hugs Jan xx
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