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My simple poem inspired Casarah Nance to write a poem called 'Shine On' please take time to read it too

hugs Jan xx

The candle has been burning brightly in our lives for so many years Sadly it is flickering and nearly burnt down to the quick One day the light will slowly fade The once golden glow will dim Finally to be extinguished and die Then to the light of our lives we will say a sad goodbye Jan Allison

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Len Gasun

Date: 9/12/2014 11:18:00 AM

This is extremely beautifully sad poem my dear friend Jan. May the light continuously shine through your very creative pen. Kudos on this great write of yours. I love it and so enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing! love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Jan Allison
Date: 9/12/2014 5:53:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Leonora:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 9/11/2014 8:28:00 PM

I hoping to find one of those candles that won't burn out...you are shining bright tonight Jan...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 9/12/2014 3:04:00 AM

I went out to the Irish bar to listen to some live music - they also had Irish dancing - like from Riverdance. I wrote 2 poems there and then rainy days one when I got home - ... i rarely drink alcohol - should drink 1/2 cider more often. Hugs Jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/11/2014 7:57:00 PM

Beautiful Jan. I can tell you were really writing your emotions in this. I hope the light stays burning for a long time.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2014 8:04:00 PM

It just came to me as I was sitting watching the candle flame in the bar we were at Brenda. Dad is getting weaker and fading that I cannot deny but his smile is always there :-) Hugs Jan xx

Faye Gibson

Date: 9/11/2014 6:42:00 PM

Beautiful sentiments, Jan. It is great to be able to write about these things. Death and it's processes is tough to deal with.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2014 6:46:00 PM

Writing is helping me so much Faye. I never dreamed my husband's cancer would lead me on such an incredible journey. With everything happening to my parents I guess my emotions could maybe have come out in a negative way and I need to remain focused and as strong as possible. Thanks for your lovely understanding comment I do appreciate it. Hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/11/2014 6:21:00 PM

HUGS. My father in laws mother passed away last week after a six month long battle with cancer, like the candle wax her body melted away from the dis-ease, you are right on with that comparison. Unfortunatly death is not pretty, but it will happen to everyone. Love the light and keep shining while the world watches, love ya lady

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2014 6:23:00 PM

Aww Cas I am so so sorry and there is me harping on all the time about my issues :-( Hugs to you all my thoughts are with you. Jan xxx

Frederic Parker

Date: 9/11/2014 6:18:00 PM

Touching poem relevent to us all at some point in our lives...well done

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2014 6:19:00 PM

Thanks Frederic - my dad has terminal cancer :-( Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/11/2014 5:52:00 PM

Excellent. Profound and well written.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2014 8:01:00 PM

I never ever dreamed i would be called a poet Maurice I guess my creativity was simply hiding until the right time and now it is unleashed and i never ever want it to stop. I agree with what you say i 'see' things in a totally new light now. I will write that poem you mentioned :-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 9/11/2014 7:53:00 PM

once you are a poet, it is always. your eyes your mind have a whole new perspective on life. My heart and my prayers are with you. i think you should write the story you just told me.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2014 5:59:00 PM

I spoke to my son tonight... he says he can see dad fading slowly. I was sitting in the bar listening to the Irish music ... there were candles burning on the tables and this came to me :-( Hugs Jan xx