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The vicar surveyed her wide girth Was scared that in church she’d give birth He raised his eyebrows Then rushed through their vows ... He wasn’t adept at childbirth! Inspired by the poem ‘Decision Needed’ by Maurice Rigoler 13TH April 2016

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Jean Murray

Date: 4/19/2016 3:35:00 PM

I was at an open air concert of Imelda May, an Irish artist in her last trimester. I was ready and waiting for her waters to burst. Front row. Well done Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2016 3:45:00 PM

Oh Wow doesn't she have an awesome voice - sounds like you were ready and waiting my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/17/2016 10:34:00 AM

You are great at limericks Jan:) Can you pls give me some tips on how to write them? I have one rough one with me but am not sure whether it'll qualify as a limerick... T.J referred me to you:)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/17/2016 1:07:00 PM

Soupmail it me Jo - I will be glad to help if I can - I still get assistance when I can't get the meter to flow well:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman

Date: 4/16/2016 7:42:00 AM

Funny Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/16/2016 8:45:00 AM

Many thanks James:-)hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2016 3:53:00 PM

VERY good one, Jan. That humorous book of yours is gonna have so many great witty poems in it.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 3:54:00 PM

I can thank Maurice for this one Andrea lol:-) hugs jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 4/13/2016 3:09:00 PM

Made me smile excellent pen Jan wishing you a blessing of a week pal

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 3:12:00 PM

Thanks Liam always a delight to see your smiling face on my page - hope you are keeping well - do write soon with Anne Lise she is in need of cheering up at the moment:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/13/2016 2:46:00 PM

omg, i am floored, jan... in stitches now, hopefully not by cesarean surgery !.. huggs and mail in a while!..

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 2:49:00 PM

LOL Nette - I can thank Maurice Rigoler for the inspiration from his poem 'decision needed' and he was kind enough to allow me to post this poem :-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 2:49:00 PM

I guess she could have had a MUCH bigger bouquet too lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Daver Austin

Date: 4/13/2016 1:04:00 PM

I understand the vicar wasn't presiding at the shotgun wedding. Great limerick. I wish I could write one, but no talent. Love, daver

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 2:05:00 PM

I think you are very talented Daver - gee i had no knowledge of writing until I joined soup:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/13/2016 11:06:00 AM

Lol...Hilarious..though not so much for the vicar : ).Loved it Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 11:49:00 AM

Thanks Charma:-) hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/13/2016 10:39:00 AM

Immaculate contractions, I assume...

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 11:49:00 AM

ha ha ha:-) hugs Jan xx

Stephen Pennell

Date: 4/13/2016 9:26:00 AM

lol : shotgun wedding lol much fun cheers x stephen

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 9:29:00 AM

If she gave birth in church... may be the vicar could do the Christening at the same time lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/13/2016 8:26:00 AM

Excellent, Jan, with great rhymes too. If extra work went into writing it, it doesn't show at all, smooth as butter. / M

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 9:07:00 AM

Thanks Maurice - but I owe you thanks for letting me have your blessing to write a poem based on your original. I penned the first four lines then I got stuck for the ending ... then inspiration finally hit:-) thanks once again:-) hugs Jan xx