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Bridge Over Troubled Water

If I could only take away your pain You would always find my hand in yours Need you by my side A love for you so strong and never dies Friend, husband, my lover I’m forever yours Sailing together on life’s rough journey Right by your side forever Behind us all our troubles, we just look forward to the future Like our holiday in the sun A break we need so much since you have been so ill Bridge built, no barrier we cannot overcome Over all the years together Troubled times are now in the past Water under the bridge, your cancer is gone forever I will be yours until the day we die Will stay by your side Ease back gently into the peaceful life we once knew Your ever loving wife Mind body and soul forever yours Written for the Competition sponsored by Roy Jerden Bridge over Troubled water - Word Acrostic (my first ever acrostic poem) Dedicated to my husband with all my love Jan Allison 17th February 2014

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Cynthia Jones

Date: 2/14/2015 2:41:00 PM

Awww. Jan, this is perfect!!!! Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia

Jan Allison
Date: 2/14/2015 2:48:00 PM

Gosh this was written nearly a year ago - how time flies - I have been on an amazing journey with his cancer and my poetry - wow I can't believe where the time has gone and how I am having the time of my life having discovered writing! Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/10/2014 10:22:00 AM

Ahh!! Great quality poetry!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 3/10/2014 12:11:00 PM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Sara. Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 3/10/2014 6:09:00 AM

hi Jan congrats on win hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 3/10/2014 12:11:00 PM

Many thanks for dropping by and for the lovely comment. Jan x

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/10/2014 5:37:00 AM

Flowing verse with lovely acrostic. Congrats on the win. jan

Jan Allison
Date: 3/10/2014 12:10:00 PM

Thank you so much for the lovely comment Dr Mehta. I am so pleased to with my first attempt at an acrostic poem. Jan x

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 3/9/2014 9:44:00 PM

Jan, lovely poem of friendship and love for your husband, congratulations

Jan Allison
Date: 3/10/2014 2:04:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Sheri. I have a massive smile on my face:-) Jan x

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/9/2014 7:39:00 PM

congratulations on your husband's beating the cancer and on your win with this wonderful poem. May you sail on happy seas. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison
Date: 3/10/2014 2:02:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Joyce. I am so happy this poem has greater exposure as a result of the competition. Jan xx

Roy Jerden

Date: 3/9/2014 6:32:00 PM

The emotion in this poem overwhelms me, Jan. Congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/9/2014 6:43:00 PM

A massive thank you Roy. If it hadn't been for your competition this poem would never have been written. It is my first ever acrostic poem and out of all the poems I have written its my favourite for two reasons the first being its my favourite all time record and also its dedicated to my hubby who has been through so much with his cancer. Jan xxxxxxxx

Jenny Brewer

Date: 2/17/2014 5:34:00 PM

Aww Jan, So touching,a lovely declaration. xx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2014 6:12:00 PM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Jenny. This poem and 'the enemy within' are now my favourite poems, its just taken time and his cancer for me to get my feelings on paper. never dreamed I could write something like this and its one of my favourite all time records so it makes it even more special Jan xxxxx

Jared Pickett

Date: 2/17/2014 3:30:00 PM

I liked your poem.. Thank you for stopping by and reading my work.Asavvy1

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2014 3:35:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Jared. its the first acrostic one i have written and I'm really happy with the result happy reading and writing. Jan x

Monterey Sirak

Date: 2/17/2014 8:47:00 AM

Wonderful acrostic! Your love is obviously your bridge.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2014 9:03:00 AM

Aww thank you for the lovely comment, its my first ever attempt at acrostic and I'm so pleased with the result Happy reading and writing Jan x

Jack Ellison

Date: 2/17/2014 8:26:00 AM

"Mind body and soul forever yours" You need say no more... yours is REAL TRUE LOVE, dear sis! My best wishes to him and you, my dear new friend! Love ya! Monster hugs from me to you both! XOX

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2014 8:32:00 AM

Aww thank you brother Jack. never written one of these before so am pleased with my first effort your sister Jan check out my latest work lol xx

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/16/2014 9:44:00 PM

Love your write it's beautiful, and i'm glad you enjoyed mine also sorry so short but i have to get up earily. i will stop by and say more tomorrow. cheri

Jan Allison
Date: 2/17/2014 4:28:00 AM

Thanks Cheri Its my first attempt at an acrostic poem. I only joined the site on 2nd Feb and my skills are being challenged and my confidence is soaring and I love it! Happy reading and writing. Jan xx