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The picture is very apt as one of the reasons I left is because I was having terrible issues with my throat and voice

My work at school ended yesterday And my heart is still so heavy and sad Out of necessity I went on my way So it is a positive step, it’s not bad My health has suffered quite recently And my joie de vivre was all but gone But I inspired students to write poetry My own creativity will now spur me on I plan to write a humourous book Filled with funny poem’s that I’ve written When it’s published I hope that you’ll have a look I’ve got the writing bug - I really am smitten! Contest When a door closes - Sponsored by Broken Wings 03~24~16

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/20/2016 6:43:00 PM

It is sad that you had to leave the school, but you left behind something great that will linger on with those students... Well done, Jan and congrats on a win!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2016 2:21:00 AM

I feel SO much better Kelly it was a tough decision after 16 years but I know it is the right thing for me:-) hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2016 11:16:00 PM

Jan, nice win......pd

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 4:44:00 AM

Thanks Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/5/2016 12:45:00 PM

Congratulation on your beautiful win my lovely friend. It's a very nice poem. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2016 12:47:00 PM

Thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/5/2016 9:28:00 AM

Hi Jan, Congratulations on your fun win in the contest. I enjoyed the read. I always enjoy your easy flowing style. It goes without saying that i wish you well on the book. This door shall open for you and the book shall belong on my shelf. I always Love your humour. This was an excellent write. A seven Jan. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2016 9:37:00 AM

It will take a long time for the book to be published Mike I have an idea which will need a LOT of poems but i am working on it:-) I never ever dreamed my husband's cancer would have me wanting to publish a book - how life has its twists and turns!:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/4/2016 8:19:00 PM

Congrats Jan!...always nice to see you win...god bless...^WW^

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2016 2:03:00 AM

Thanks so much ^WW^:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/4/2016 7:42:00 PM

Wonderful poem, Jan. Hope you are enjoying your entrance into your new open door. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2016 2:03:00 AM

It's a bit daunting Sandra - I have no income of my own now BUT my health is the most important thing:-) hugs Jan xx

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 4/4/2016 9:04:00 AM

Your works are truly heartfelt Jan! I enjoyed this one! Congratulations and a 7 for you! :) _HANS

Jan Allison
Date: 4/4/2016 9:08:00 AM

Thanks Hans this really was written from the heart:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/4/2016 3:13:00 AM

Yet another lovely win Jan.. big congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/4/2016 4:25:00 AM

Many thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 4/3/2016 7:24:00 PM

Jan, you were missed dearly...Awesome poem and congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 4/3/2016 11:40:00 PM

Thanks LuLoo - I don't officially finish work until 6th... but as it is the Easter holidays for another week it won't hit me until 11th April when I don't have to get out of bed lol. I am busy writing funnies for my book - i have a dream to publish and I will achieve it ... just to say I DID IT:-) hugs Jan xx

Manmath Dalei

Date: 3/31/2016 4:00:00 PM

Excellent. I am keenly awaiting ur book.:)hugs. MKD

Jan Allison
Date: 3/31/2016 4:10:00 PM

It will be a long time to produce Manmath I need many humourous poems for it:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/27/2016 2:02:00 PM

- Your book will be a big hit !!!! - Lovely poem, Jan - Good luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/27/2016 5:38:00 PM

I want to do a book for no other reason than to say 'I did it' Anne lise:-) hugs jan xx

Robert Heemstra

Date: 3/26/2016 6:53:00 AM

Wish you nothing but success and looking forward to your book! You are an inspiration!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2016 7:06:00 AM

Aww thanks Robert - if it hadn't been for my husband's cancer i would never have started writing poetry let alone ever dreamed of producing a book:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/25/2016 7:00:00 AM

That is wonderful news Jan. Creating poetry really makes a poet feel valued. It is one of the greatest legacies we can leave family. GL for the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2016 7:26:00 AM

Thanks Connie - never in a million years would I have dreamed I would write poetry let alone think of publishing a book... but out of my husband's cancer something amazing has come into my life:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 3/24/2016 9:48:00 PM

You can tickle the funny bone..the book will be great

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2016 7:28:00 AM

I find writing so therapeutic Jospeh and if I can make someone laugh that is the best thing to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 3/24/2016 8:27:00 PM

Go n-eirí an t-ádh leat.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2016 7:28:00 AM

Thanks Jerry:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/24/2016 5:35:00 PM

for sure I will buy your book, Jan. Can't wait to see it!! YOU GO< GIRL!!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2016 8:13:00 PM

Will take time to get the poems together but I will do it just to say I DID IT:-) hugs jan xx

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 3/24/2016 12:12:00 PM

we must call you the pam ayres of soup! lol i always said you were...hope you feel better soon, i've got throat probs at the moment, but only due to a nasty virus, awake all night with it last night

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2016 8:14:00 PM

So much going round Charlotte - have had issues with my throat for months :-( the specialist says its stress related:-( :-( but apart from that and a dodgy back am ok lol:-) hugs Jan xx