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Sunlight sparkles on the shimmering pond its mirror like surface smooth as silk dragonflies dance across the water performing aerial acrobatics like a circus in the air Water dipping on a fairground ferris wheel then plunging dramatically like a helicopter in free-fall rising and falling skimming the water so gracefully transparent gossamer wings flapping in flight Shimmering like a sapphire in the early morning sun dazzling me with your infinite beauty On summer days I wish I had wings seeing dragonflies’ dancing makes my heart sing This is one of my early poems and it is a particular favourite as I tried very hard with the imagery 15th May 2014

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/19/2020 12:45:00 PM

Jan... Such lovely imagery and I could feel your heart sing throughout this dance. Thank you for your vision.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2020 7:36:00 AM

thanks Susan, i recently found my poem being used on an exam paper... although I am delighted they didn't even get my name correct - calling me Jan Allison May :-) hugs Jan xx

Annette Gagliardi

Date: 4/29/2017 3:47:00 PM

What great imagery - it flows.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/30/2017 2:30:00 PM

I am so so proud of this poem Annette it is one of my early poems and I tried so hard with my imagery:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 9/18/2016 7:53:00 AM

Grats Jan :) I love Dragonflies!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2016 11:53:00 AM

Me too Darren that's why I changed my avatar to one on the strength of this poem - it is a special poem I tried so hard with my imagery:-) hugs Jan xx

Afzal Nusker

Date: 9/17/2016 11:36:00 PM

Fabulous poem, Jan. Hugs, Afzal

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2016 11:52:00 AM

Thanks Afzal:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 7/12/2016 11:24:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your 101 in a ROW contest number 3 win, Luv SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2016 11:51:00 AM

Thanks SO much Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/11/2016 4:21:00 PM

What a delightful picture your poem paints, Jan! Congrats on your placement in the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 4:23:00 PM

Thanks so much Kim it is one of my very early poems and I tried so hard with the imagery:-) hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/11/2016 12:20:00 PM

Beautiful poem and drawn a beautiful picture. Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 4:23:00 PM

Thanks so much BL:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 7/9/2016 7:30:00 AM

Congrats on your win with this wonderful write Jan..

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 4:22:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/9/2016 4:28:00 AM

Jan,, Congratulations on your win. Stop by my blog "The Garden Spider" if you like. Nice to have you join my contest. Luv Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 4:20:00 PM

Thanks for another win Linda This is one of my early poems and I tried so hard with the imagery:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/16/2016 8:26:00 AM

- A wonderful choice of your own favorite poem to this contest, Jan - Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2016 5:34:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise it was a very early poem and I was trying so hard with my imagery:-) I changed my avatar quite soon after writing this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman

Date: 11/11/2015 4:34:00 PM

A lovely descriptive write, Jan! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2015 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Kim I remember trying so hard with the imagery for this poem:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A

Date: 11/10/2015 12:04:00 PM

Jan, nice. SK

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2015 12:06:00 PM

Thanks as ever for your support Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor

Date: 11/10/2015 12:23:00 AM

Jan one of my favorites for this contest. I remember watching these beautiful masters of flight when I was a child by a frog pond. They mesmerize you with their supreme flight abilities. This write brought back memories. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your win!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2015 1:11:00 AM

This is one of my very early poems and I tried so hard with the imagery:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter

Date: 5/7/2015 3:33:00 PM

Jan, awesome imagery and indisputable proof that, to quote a song, "Everything is beautiful in its own way." That, I should note, includes your poetry.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2015 3:37:00 PM

Aww Paul you are so kind. I am so so proud of this poem it is one of my early writes where I tried so hard with my imagery and I continue to learn. I have critics of my work who don't like my 'simple style' but I won't change who I am or how I write just to please a few:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shane Cooper

Date: 1/20/2015 6:26:00 PM

I had not read this poem before, you have so many to look though, it is wonderful. what a beautiful picture you have woven with your words. it is in my favourites. love Shane xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2015 6:34:00 PM

It's one of my favourites too Shane - I tried so hard with the imagery:-) Not long after I wrote this I changed to the avatar I have now:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/4/2014 1:43:00 AM

I really enjoyed reading this beautiful poem once again! It takes me back to the warm summertime on this cold winter's day... Congrats on your win, Jan! Wonderful writing!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/4/2014 4:30:00 AM

Thanks Kelly this is a fave poem of mine too:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/2/2014 2:50:00 PM

I see why it won 1st place. A wonderful poem Jan. Congratulations on your win. 7+fav

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 2:57:00 PM

tanks so much Brenda:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/2/2014 6:52:00 AM

One of my favorites. I love this Jan. A Fav!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 10:28:00 AM

One of mine too Maurice I tried really hard with the imagery:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 11/30/2014 4:51:00 PM

Hi Jan...I read this poem about six months ago and I enjoyed it immensely....and still do!! I call it the dragonfly dance:) Congratulations on your win. hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2014 4:56:00 PM

Thank you so much Paul it is a favourite of mine one where I tried so hard with the imagery:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Joseph May

Date: 11/30/2014 11:26:00 AM

A lovely dance Jan...Congrats on your win

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2014 12:15:00 PM

thanks so much Joseph:-) Hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/30/2014 7:29:00 AM

Very sweet tender write Jan! Congrats on big win!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2014 8:00:00 AM

Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) hugs jan x

Tim Smith

Date: 11/30/2014 7:09:00 AM

Congrats Jan,....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2014 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Tim its one of my favourite poems I tried so hard with the imagery:-) Hugs Jan x

Skat A

Date: 11/30/2014 1:02:00 AM

JAN, Congratulations, thank you for the support. ~SKAT~

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2014 5:29:00 AM

Many thanks Skat on my 8th place:-) Hugs Jan x

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/24/2014 12:58:00 AM

I remember seeing those dragonflies during the summer, always hovering over the lakes at dusk.... This is a lovely poem, Jan. The imagery is just spectacular! Congratulations on a well deserved win!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/24/2014 2:22:00 AM

Many thanks for the lovely comment Kelly this is the first poem where I really concentrated on imagery and it is a special poem to me:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/20/2014 3:57:00 PM

Hi Jan -- congratulations on 1st place for your lovely poem. I loved the imagery and flow. Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 4:07:00 PM

Thank you so much for the lovely comment Sandra -) Hugs jan xxx