Wonderful Tonight - For Fun

With your beer belly bulging 
And your trousers far too tight
Your string vest showing 
Your shirt is no longer white 

Oh my darling you don’t look wonderful tonight

Jan Allison
15th August 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Yvonne Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 2:37 PM
as long as you still refer to him as darling all is well. so much said with such few words. well done, great read.
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 2:48 PM
Thanks Maurice was just a fun write based on an Eric Clapton Title:-) Hugs jan xxx
Andresen Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 12:15 PM
- Exercise and less beer ...... :))) - Enjoy reading with a smile, Jan !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment Anne Lise:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Mister Roboto Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 12:11 PM
Give him the boot! LOL. JK
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 12:13 PM
LOL Just a fun write Mr Roboto :-) Hugs Jan xxx
Curtis Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 7:05 AM
Tell your Darling he has a twin in America, LOL..........me
Curtis Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 7:08 AM
I was just kidding, I don't wear on either
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 7:06 AM
LOL It's NOT written about my hubby ...he doesn't wear a string vest! Hugs Jan xxx
A. Sharma Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 12:41 AM
Truthful and Lovely Jan ! Loved ur write my friend ! Hv a great day!
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 4:11 AM
Thanks for the lovely comment as ever Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Lawless Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 5:18 PM
HEY, HEY, it's tough to fit 250 lbs of handsome into a 200 lb sack.
Allison Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 5:26 PM
LOL that made me chuckle John! Hugs Jan xxx
Nance Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 4:58 PM
HAHAHAAH oh that is too funny! I love it!
Allison Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 5:02 PM
Thought you would like it Casarah - that's two poems with Clapton titles tonight LOL Jan xxx
Smith Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 4:48 PM
hehe....now that's Clapton...oh my darling you look wonderful tonight :) hugs Tim
Allison Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 4:50 PM
Thought you would appreciate the humour in this one glad you are the first to read it my friend:-) xx
Allison Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 4:49 PM
Oh Tim you say the sweetest things LOL - love that track too:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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