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Would I Lie To You

My advice to my younger self would be DON'T believe what adults tell you... Santa Claus The Easter Bunny The Tooth Fairy Carrots help you see in the dark... I rest my case! Contest: What would you say Sponsor: Alexis Y 10~31~15

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Etienne Lariviere

Date: 11/11/2015 3:03:00 PM

haha tres bien

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2015 3:08:00 PM

Thank you lol:-) hugs jan xx

Feli Elizab

Date: 11/9/2015 4:00:00 PM

You mean none of these are true? Ha, I tell my children about all of these. Loved this one!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2015 4:08:00 PM

Shhh I am saying nothing lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/8/2015 10:29:00 PM

Superb win Jan with this awesome write... big congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2015 1:12:00 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman

Date: 11/8/2015 10:14:00 AM

Oh Jan, lol. But I still believe, Jan, just not in the way they were explained when I was young.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2015 10:28:00 AM

We all need something to cling on to from our childhood James - guess some people simply never grow up:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 11/8/2015 7:55:00 AM

I loved your humor when I first read this, so I'm glad it placed well. Hugs and congrats, JAN

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2015 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/7/2015 6:33:00 PM

Congratulations in your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2015 6:36:00 PM

Thanks Nayda:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 11/7/2015 4:26:00 PM

Jan, nice win. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2015 4:43:00 PM

Thanks Skat - hope you got my mail:-) hugs jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 11/7/2015 3:52:00 PM

Congrats on your well deserved win Jan!! Be blessed-LU

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2015 3:53:00 PM

Thanks Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/5/2015 2:06:00 PM

A very lighthearted and pointed read - most clever, Jan - your case is well stated ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2015 3:12:00 PM

Thanks Caycay:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/3/2015 6:37:00 PM

Jan, I found an oldie for this contest that was perfect for it. I hope she likes it!!! Can't see a new one of yours. Tomorrow I hope to post my next EASY contest!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2015 9:45:00 AM

I have one to post Andrea - may take a break from the site :-( hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/3/2015 1:08:00 AM

Witty and funny Jan!!! =`) hugs! ~Olive Eloisa

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2015 3:11:00 AM

Thanks Olive:-)So lovely to see you around:-)hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/2/2015 2:58:00 PM

Ha Ha, love this Jan! Makes a lot of sense! Very outside the box! All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 2:59:00 PM

Just a fun write Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2015 3:49:00 PM

oh my, I am jealous. I wish I had thought of this super succinct and clever way to do that contest!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2015 3:56:00 PM

I am sure you will come up with a cracker Andrea :-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet

Date: 11/1/2015 1:14:00 PM

This is very good, done with superb yet subtle imagery while the sincerity and simplicity of the words grab you from the start and never let go. Emile.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2015 1:31:00 PM

Thanks as ever for your support Emile:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/1/2015 12:55:00 PM

A very clever entry Jan. So true too. Best luck in the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2015 1:30:00 PM

Thanks Connie - just had a bit of fun here:-) hugs jan xx

Angie Thomas

Date: 11/1/2015 9:38:00 AM

HAHAHAHAHA!!! touche xP

Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2015 1:29:00 PM

Thanks Angie:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/1/2015 4:43:00 AM

Oh dear, love this to bits, the bullshit, we endured growing up, and i still love my carrots!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2015 1:29:00 PM

That made giggle Harry :-) hugs jan xx

Judy Konos

Date: 10/31/2015 6:06:00 PM

sounds like number won to me......wow

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 6:12:00 PM

Just a fun write Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/31/2015 5:26:00 PM

You have made your point, Jan! Very valid. Court dismissed! Lovely, clean and effective humour. gl in the contest. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 5:27:00 PM

Not sure if it's what Alexis is after but I have to go with my muse:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/31/2015 4:00:00 PM

Charming and entertaining! Marvelous for the occasion! Good luck dear Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 4:02:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs jan xx

Kevin Leake

Date: 10/31/2015 2:34:00 PM

Nice houmorous write Jan, Although I still love all those white lies Still a child at heart I guess!!! Best wishes for the contest Kevin

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 2:54:00 PM

OOOps sorry I spoiled the surprise lol:-) hugs jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/31/2015 11:25:00 AM

a nose on the snowman smiling carrot excellent pen got a big smile from me dear pal wishing you a lovely weekend

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 11:54:00 AM

loved your poem my dear friend Liam - I am in Malta having a lovely relaxing time:-) hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/31/2015 11:15:00 AM

lol! As always, you come up with your own unique, funny take on contest themes, my friend. Loved it. This will appeal to Alexis' penchant for humor. 7. Best! hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 11:53:00 AM

I hope so Kim lol I do try to find a humourous aspect for my poems if I can:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 10/31/2015 10:39:00 AM

lol at you, Jan. I guess if a child figures out parents fibbed about those things at an early age, we'd be in big trouble...but then no Christmas gifts, no Easter candy, no money under the pillow... This is adorable...well wishes for you.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 10:42:00 AM

I thought I would go for a fun write Lin I do love to write with humour as much as i can - glad i made you smile:-):-) hugs Jan xx