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A Letter To God

Dear God I’ve never written a letter to you before So I hope this gets posted through heaven’s door Monterey Sirak asks ‘what inspired you to write?’ In simple words, it was my husband’s cancer fight It was a talent that was lurking but I didn’t know But when I post a poem people’s comments make my heart glow I never believed in myself but other poets think I’m great Joining Poetry Soup may have been more than down to fate Jenny Brewer saw my poems on a friends Facebook page Said I should post on ‘Soup’ my poems should be on a wider stage Took me two months to post – would others like what I write People are so lovely here, their comments are a sheer delight Over a hundred poems have flowed from my lilac pen I’ve collaborated on poetry with four incredibly talented men But God you have brought someone so so special into my life Darren Watson and I write as ‘jadazzle’ in one poem I am his wife I never ever dreamed writing poems would change my life for good I’ve got two friends to post one here my joy they understood I try to bring my humorous side in the words that I post To make people laugh and smile is what inspires me the most Not all of my poems are funny, some can really hit home Like alcoholism and bullying and feeling so alone So God I can only thank you for giving me this gift Revealing my hidden talent and giving my confidence a lift Jenny Brewer you are a true friend you mean the world to me With your intervention my creativity is finally free. 22nd May 2014

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Faye Gibson

Date: 6/3/2014 11:01:00 AM

I really like this, Jan. Tim Ryerson is the friend who got me to Poetry Soup...just kept pushing me. I had not written for about twenty years. Had some heartaches and just quit, but he opened the floodgates again. I think of the Bible quote. "...stir up the gift that is within you..." Glad you are writing.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/3/2014 11:57:00 AM

I didn't realise I had a talent for writing at all Faye but I have to say since joining here I am truly having the time of my life and making some wonderful wonderful friends who are helping me through a tough time in my life. Thanks for the lovely comment Faye. Hugs Jan xxx

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 5/31/2014 1:50:00 PM

This poem is so great Dear I love it sooo much I believe that writing is a gift from The Lord Almighty and I thank him every day for it I rate this poem a 7!!! and you are now a fav poet of mine -Love Ettie

Jan Allison
Date: 5/31/2014 5:53:00 PM

Oh thank you so much Ettie for that lovely comment. My being here is down to more than fate that I know :-) Hugs Jan xxx

Jenny Brewer

Date: 5/30/2014 4:36:00 PM

My dearest Jan,,Wonderful poem and THANK YOU so much hun,you just keep on writing and I shall be happy. Big Big Hugs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx p.s. ( sorry I did not comment earlier hun,kept getting carried away,reading. xxx ) Bless you xxxxx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/30/2014 5:06:00 PM

I couldn't do this poem without mentioning you - without you I would never have started on this incredible journey and been inspired by such wonderful wonderful people. Hugs Jan xxxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/24/2014 9:08:00 AM

After reading your poem I was inspired to enter Monterey's contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/24/2014 9:10:00 AM

Oh Richard I am so pleased I have inspired you to do that - you have made my day! I will dash over to check it out. Hugs Jan xxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/24/2014 7:24:00 AM

You should submit it, when you read the bible you can see that poetry is and intricate part of who God is. Each part of His creation is a beautiful poem. You are a fine example of His handy work. I enjoyed your letter very much.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/24/2014 7:29:00 AM

Sadly It doesn't fit the criteria of the contest Richard it needed to be addressed to a 'poet' and Monterey has read the poem. This truly does sum up my journey here and I have gained so much since joining in February I just wanted it as a tribute and a reminder of how I came to be here. Hugs as ever Jan xxx

Jt Nyx

Date: 5/23/2014 3:54:00 PM

I can relate to things you share in the wonderful work of art. I am sorry for your loss Jan, and I hope that life brings you much happiness. I too lost someone very dear to me to cancer..my Mom. this last Nov. Take care and be blessed :) Your Friend, Jess

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 3:59:00 PM

I've not had a loss Jessica - its a gain. I now have poetry soup and my husband is in remission and doing really well. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to understand your pain I still have both my parents but they are very elderly now and I am so lucky to still have them. . You will find in time you will write about it as many others do here. i can't believe how I bare my heart and soul through my poems its very therapeutic! Hugs Jan xxxx

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 5/23/2014 12:01:00 PM

Jan; This is a beautiful letter to God. I have at one time or another also written to him. Sorry about your husband's Cancer. My husband also died of Cancer. I just want to tell you that things happen in life for a reason. Here we can find many good friends. Many blessings... Lucilla

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 12:11:00 PM

Thank you so much for those lovely comforting words Lucilla. Without his cancer I would never behave started writing - is it down to fate who knows but being here has changed my life forever. His cancer has hopefully been cured - 3 negative blood tests so far. i wrote a poem called 'the enemy within' i hope we can continue to win the battle. God bless lucilla. Hugs Jan xxx

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/23/2014 9:23:00 AM

Hi Jan, My dear dear friend~ You are a spirit that flew into my life and I'm so very grateful for that. You are a beautiful soul and this write only touched a small part of who you are. This poem was tender as tender can be. Loved this my friend. Inspiring and as always beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us here. Love and Peace, Deborah

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 10:13:00 AM

Deborah your kind words truly touch my heart. This truly is a heartfelt write originally for a contest but every single word of it comes from the heart. Poetry Soup and the amazing people on here have changed my life forever and you Deborah are a lovely friend who inspires me greatly. Hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Darren Watson

Date: 5/23/2014 5:57:00 AM

Soup is such a lovely home and lovely people like you are what makes it so . A beautiful letter Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 6:04:00 AM

I'm so pleased you read this poem Darren you really are so so special to me - hope you don't mind me putting it in words in this poem but it really is a tribute to people who have helped me along my journey. We have come a long way together on here lets hope our fun never ends. Hugs as ever Jan xxx

Monterey Sirak

Date: 5/23/2014 4:48:00 AM

This is lovely, personal, and honest. I am glad I asked the right question for you to write this gem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/24/2014 9:07:00 AM

Hi Monterey See my comment to Jan. Would God not qualify as a poet???

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 5:52:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Monterey. Your contest spurred me on to write this then I realised I couldn't submit it as it's not to a poet, but i had to post it anyway as it is a true story about my journey here. Thank YOU for the inspiration without your contest it wouldn't have been written! Hugs Jan xxx

Jack Ellison

Date: 5/22/2014 6:31:00 PM

Couldn't even attempt to say it better than Dave! "My life has changed since joining here and now I have confidence and am flying high" This is so great to hear dear sister! Think positive and positive things will surely happen! As much as what Poetry Soup has given to you, it has also given to me! Retiring just three years ago, I wandered around aimlessly until I discovered PS and sweeties like you! My heart goes out to you, dear sister... XOXOX

Jack Ellison
Date: 5/23/2014 8:54:00 AM

Lean on me... I here for you! XOXOX

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 1:24:00 AM

Jack YOU inspired me from day one of reading your words and since then we have become fabulous friends. I am not a particularly religious person but who else could I write about to thank them for changing my life. hugs as ever - wish i was coming with you and Cathie on that dream holiday but at least I can 'escape' on here in my dreams and forget stresses of life albeit for a short time. Jan xxxxx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/22/2014 3:53:00 PM

Wow! What an awesome letter, Jan. Indeed, your talent is a gift from God and I'm so glad you are now sharing it with others. Bless you! Love, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2014 4:01:00 PM

I mean every single word of it Carolyn - if it hadn't been for Jenny Brewer seeing something in my poems and persuading me to post on soup I wouldn't be having the time of my life! I have another poem dedicated to her called 'thank you for believing in me' Thanks for the lovely comment. Jan xxx