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Other men returned home from war. Lucy sits waiting, hoping … she is still hoping. The Old Rocking Chair One liner Contest Sponsored by Rick Parise 11~06~16

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Janet Grace

Date: 11/28/2016 12:44:00 PM

Oh Jan, that is simply sadly beautiful. Rocking chair was the enter but so many feelings swirled around it. Love, missing, hope and trepidation, not to mention abject loneliness.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2016 12:50:00 PM

You are right Jan the poem and image conjure up so many scenarios but I found it quite emotional to write this short poem:-) hugs Jan xx

James Tate

Date: 11/12/2016 8:12:00 PM

good show, Jan. Short and meaninful. I have used the rocking chair in some poems through the years. People identify with it. Keep up the good work.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2016 12:49:00 PM

Thanks James:-) I always wanted a rocking chair when I was younger ... maybe one day I will get one I think of them as being very comforting:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/11/2016 2:43:00 PM

you had me all choked up, jan... what a treasure!.. congrats on your well deserved spot.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2016 2:46:00 PM

Thanks Nette I am not a fan of these one liners but the theme inspired me:-)hugs Jan xx

Kash Poet

Date: 11/11/2016 12:29:00 PM

Beautifully written.Thanks for visiting my poem page.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2016 12:31:00 PM

Thanks Kash it's lovely to see you back at soup:-) hugs jan xx

Christy Stover

Date: 11/9/2016 4:18:00 PM

This poem makes a huge impact as all good poetry must.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2016 4:23:00 PM

Thanks Christy I enjoyed reading your poem today:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/9/2016 6:35:00 AM

Well done, Jan, compact and moving. Viv x

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2016 6:56:00 AM

Thanks Viv I was delighted to place in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 11/8/2016 4:23:00 PM

Well done Jan. This is really lovely.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 4:25:00 PM

Thanks Jean:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 11/8/2016 1:03:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 1:26:00 PM

Thanks Jospeh I was delighted to place in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Anu Nayak

Date: 11/8/2016 12:35:00 PM

Dear Jan, lot of hope....hope her wait ends soon, lovely write! Congratulations on your great win!//love,Anu:)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 12:39:00 PM

Sadly for many their loved ones never returned home from war:-( hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/8/2016 8:21:00 AM

Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your fine win: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 11:32:00 AM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Sonia Walker

Date: 11/8/2016 8:18:00 AM

Jan, congratulations on your placement. Your poem tugged on my heartstrings. ~ Sonia

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 11:31:00 AM

Thanks Sonia:-) hugs Jan xx

Balveen Cheema

Date: 11/8/2016 3:49:00 AM

I presume you wrote of a war widow. You worked magic in a one liner! Congrats Jan! Love, Balveen

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 7:19:00 AM

It could be a war widow or a mother waiting for her son to come back from the war:-( hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/8/2016 3:24:00 AM

- .... more tears ..... lovely written, Jan - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 7:20:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise I got on Ricks list and was delighted to place in his contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Augustus Black

Date: 11/7/2016 11:32:00 PM

Oh, that's very unique.. 7 for you.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 1:39:00 AM

Thanks Augustus:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 11/7/2016 5:24:00 PM

Your rocking chair has such a sad story to recount, Jan. Deep down she must know that he will never return, but she still clings to hope in order not to admit defeat. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 5:26:00 PM

I have written another war related poem tonight - it is Remembrance Day on Sunday and I guess it is in my mind at the moment:-( hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/7/2016 4:25:00 PM

So deep this is..So much said in few lines..So.hard.for.those in waiting for their loved ones return...Harder when they never will...

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 4:46:00 PM

Its a heartbreaking scenario Charma - we have Remembrance Day coming up on 11th November so i guess it is foremost in my mind:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/7/2016 2:30:00 PM

A sad scene you painted Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 2:37:00 PM

Thanks Tim its a heartbreaking poem:-( hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/7/2016 9:20:00 AM

Witty and deep! Good luck dear, Jan! hugs xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 12:10:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tamal Kundu

Date: 11/7/2016 5:29:00 AM

The image perfectly compliments such a strong, melancholic poem. Great penning!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 12:10:00 PM

Thanks Tamal:-) hugs jan xx

Paloma P

Date: 11/7/2016 5:17:00 AM

Difficult to pack such hard-hitting emotion in one line, but you did it Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 12:11:00 PM

Thanks Paloma I shy away from writing these one liners as I do not like the form, but inspiration hit and I am pleased with the result:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White

Date: 11/7/2016 2:44:00 AM

Oh, I LOVE yours, Jan... A whole world in a few words... Good luck in the contest.

Darren White
Date: 11/8/2016 2:09:00 AM

Coming back with congratulations for you. HUGS xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 2:49:00 AM

Thanks Darren I am not a one liner fan but this theme moved me:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/6/2016 8:08:00 PM

As you know I am not a fan of the one liners, however this one, is amazing, in that one line you have said a books worth!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 1:52:00 AM

I don't like the form either Arthur but I'm pleased with this one. My son hates haiku he won't read any of mine! :-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2016 6:55:00 PM

That is a nice and sentimental one too, Jan. I need to go find a picture for mine like you did with yours!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 7:05:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:-) I think the contest will fill very fast:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/6/2016 4:29:00 PM

Oh, so powerful and sad. Very well done. Good luck with the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 4:29:00 PM

Thanks Heidi:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/6/2016 4:21:00 PM

Hi Jan, In a few words, I felt the pain and sadness of what war can do to a family. I wish you the best of luck in the contest: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 4:26:00 PM

Thanks Alexis I changed the ending slightly from my original idea - I can imagine many women were sat waiting, hoping but hoping in vain they would return:-( hugs Jan xx