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The Reason Why

Staring through the misty window I can picture your face I remember our nights filled with satin and lace Rain on the window flows past my eye I cherish the good times and gently I cry Our days together are now dreams of the past Knew our relationship was destined not to last Stolen moments, secret kisses are frozen in time You belonged to another and could never be mine Our passionate encounters were based purely on lust In becoming your mistress we broke your wife's trust You sought solace in my arms when your baby died Sobbing bitter tears which from your wife you'd tried to hide Never told you the reason why I upped and left I had a hidden secret, once told you'd be bereft Had to break free, this decision was wise I now look at our newborn son - he has his daddy's eyes. 21st May 2014 Submitted to Craig Cornish's Get Creative Contest ~ Awarded 5th Place ~

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Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/26/2014 7:09:00 AM

such a touching write worthy of a fine win, jan.. congrats and huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2014 7:21:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Nette. I really love this poem and am so proud Craig like it too. Hugs Jan xxx

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/23/2014 9:34:00 PM

Congrats on the win my friend!!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/24/2014 1:45:00 AM

Thanks Robert I am so proud to be placed in Craig's contest. Hugs Jan xxx

Seren Roberts

Date: 5/23/2014 6:42:00 AM

Lovely words Jan congrats....Seren

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 6:47:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by with your lovely comments Seren. Hugs Jan xx

Elaine George

Date: 5/23/2014 6:14:00 AM

I remember reading this earlier and commenting on it. Many congrat's on your win,, Jan. Lainie

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 6:19:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words Elaine. i am really stunned to get placed in the contest - i am so pleased Craig liked my work. hugs as ever Jan xxx

Jake Ponce

Date: 5/22/2014 7:08:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan! This has got to be one of the bittersweet poems that I truly adore. It's really dark in its core but the words flow in the signature Jan Allison style that makes the readers feel a bit at ease no matter how dark the subject is. It just really tugs at the heartrings.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2014 1:07:00 AM

Oh Jake you say the most wonderful things about my poems that make me glow with pride. Just where the inspiration comes from heaven knows but there was a downpour of rain and I looked out and wham poem appeared in no time. hugs as ever Jake, Jan xxxx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/22/2014 2:41:00 PM

Such a lovely yet sad poem, Jan. Wonder if father and son will ever meet! gl in contest. // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2014 2:50:00 PM

I am stunned to get 5th place Paul. i only wrote this yesterday at work and its my first try at posting a poem in a contest run by Craig so I'm doubly made up. Hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2014 2:46:00 PM

OH! just realized....this has already been selected as a winner:) congrats.!!

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/22/2014 8:26:00 AM

Excellent. Well crafted poem. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2014 8:29:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Ravi hugs Jan xx

Vera Duggan

Date: 5/21/2014 7:42:00 PM

Hi Jan, great rhyming poem, I just love rhyme even though I do have trouble rhyming myself, so romantic, drop you a line soon, take care my dear friend................Vera............

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2014 2:14:00 AM

Vera your words fill me with joy - I commented to Peter you really don't know how good your writes are - with rhyming - do your initial lines then use a ryhming dictionary - (i google this) to help you do the end of the next lines you may find you change the ending word - works for me, hugs as ever Jan xxx

Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 5/21/2014 7:38:00 PM

Another wonderful write Jan...Good Luck in the contest :) Ana

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2014 2:10:00 AM

Thanks Ana for your kind words. Hugs Jan xxxx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/21/2014 6:45:00 PM

Jan, here you are...LOL, I've been looking for your poems this past hour.. DO you know how many Jan's are in the soup.. Anyways, I do hope this is the Jan, collaborating with Darren... Stopping by to enjoy your poems. I'll be back to read a few poems...Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 6:51:00 PM

Oh Linda it is so kind of you to seek me out - Yes I am the other half of 'jadazzle' with the amazing Darren. I do hope you enjoy reading some of my solo work - can't believe what an intense journey I've been on since I joined in early February this year but in the words of the song 'Im having the Time of my life' and so much of that I owe to the inspiration and friendship I have from Darren. Hugs Jan xxx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/21/2014 5:02:00 PM

Dear Jan, What a sad story you told so eloquently in verse. When a child dies, many couples' marriages are jeopardized. Either partner may turn to someone new for comfort. The last line gave me chills. How sad he wouldn't be around to see how much the baby's eyes look like his. Wishing you success in Craig's contest with this amazing poem, dear. Love, carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 5:29:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn for all your lovely comments - I kept seeing the picture in my head when i had 2 hours at work to literally sit and wait for a child to put their hand up and ask me to read something for them - it was torrential rain outside so i started to write and hey presto another poem is created. Hugs as ever my lovely friend Jan xxx

Elaine George

Date: 5/21/2014 2:59:00 PM

Wow!!! is all I can say!!! Lainie Also, thank you for your kind comments today. They mean a lot to me.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 5:29:00 PM

My pleasure and thank you for your kind words on this poem.Hugs Jan xxx

Nathan D.

Date: 5/21/2014 11:49:00 AM

cool poem good luck in contest

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 12:04:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Nathan. Hugs Jan xx

Aiyah Torres

Date: 5/21/2014 7:36:00 AM

Oh Jan.. what a heartbreaking poem you had for everyone... The stolen moments... the relationship destined not to last...and a newborn son, a fruit of forbidden love... This is a real outstanding piece!!!! ..Superb write... :O))

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 9:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Aiyah for those lovely words. I just hope it meets with Craig's approval. Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 5/21/2014 7:23:00 AM

This is outstanding Jan...Very well crafted...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 9:13:00 AM

Thank you so much Tim. i have come on a very long journey since I posted my first poem in February. Can't believe how this has changed my life! Hugs as ever Jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/21/2014 7:19:00 AM

aww wow. well done, good luck in the contest, what a piece you have painted!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 9:12:00 AM

I kept seeing the picture in my mind yesterday Casarah and the poem just flowed. Hugs as ever Jan xxx

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/21/2014 7:03:00 AM

Hi Jan, My friend this is an incredible write!! Great story and imagery. Your writing is always wonderful to read.Thanks for sharing this and the best to you in the contest. Love and Peace, Deborah

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 9:12:00 AM

Oh Deborah you are so kind with your lovely words. i wrote this at school yesterday - was stuck in an exam room and only able to read a tiny part of the paper to the students so in an hour and a half had written this as started 3 other ideas! Hugs as ever Jan xx