Wanderlust

I never asked to be born; yet now I am here My journey through life is not one that I fear I cherish each moment I live on this earth Thank god for my mother for her labour and birth I sail like a ship on a sparkling blue sea Try avoiding the pitfalls that may befall me Rising to the challenges as I navigate through life Through childhood, adolescence, becoming a wife We climb many mountains and difficulties we face That’s the essence of being part of the human race I’ll never let a new opportunity pass me by I want to remain living until the day that I die Jan Allison 08~12~14 Written for Wanderlust Contest Sponsored by Nette Onclaud ~awarded 5th place~

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James Fraser

Date: 12/8/2014 1:42:00 PM

Lovely poetry Jan, and the last line is awesome. Read your Bio, Loveeeee tall men, greying - Oh my! I'm 6' 2" and greying, couldn't resist saying, blushing, James xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 2:14:00 PM

Ohhh James I'm blushing too:-) Hugs and more hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/22/2014 3:54:00 AM

Stopping back with congrats, as I eat my snickers...:) hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/22/2014 4:27:00 AM

LOL Tim its too early in the morning for chocolate! Hugs as ever jan xxx

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/21/2014 5:48:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan, on your wanderlust contest win.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/22/2014 1:46:00 AM

Many thanks Faye:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 8/21/2014 10:09:00 AM

Lovely take on your journey through life, Jan. We do not ask to be born, but once we're here, why not make the most of it!! Congrats on another fine win:) /x/ paul

Jan Allison
Date: 8/21/2014 11:52:00 AM

Thanks Paul for the lovely comments:-) Hugs jan xxx

Mohan Chutani

Date: 8/21/2014 8:31:00 AM

a nicely rhymed wanderlust. fine win, Jan. Mohan

Jan Allison
Date: 8/21/2014 9:31:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Mohan:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/21/2014 5:59:00 AM

Dropping back to congratulate you, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 8/21/2014 7:11:00 AM

many thanks Dr Mehta - I must go look at the list as i didn't know it has been judged :-) Hugs jan xx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/13/2014 9:45:00 AM

Lovely and unique approach to the subject of the contest, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 8/13/2014 5:08:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comment Dr Mehta:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/12/2014 5:56:00 PM

I love the last line Jan....I want to remain living until the day that I die...beautiful...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 5:58:00 PM

Guess with my present family circumstances Tim its very poignant at the moment:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/12/2014 5:51:00 PM

:) very nice Jan. We all wander in the world, one step at a time. I sail like the ship on a sparkling blue sea--I love that line. I feel ya there! Hugs :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 5:57:00 PM

Guess as I'm now surrounded by the ocean it's pretty apt for me Casarah! Hugs Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/12/2014 5:22:00 PM

"I want to remain living until the day that I die"..So many times in life a person doesn't do that..Enjoyed reading your very expressive work..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 5:23:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by with your lovely comment Sara:-) Hugs jan xxx

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/12/2014 5:18:00 PM

Love the title and the journey which describes the "essence of life" from a cool, personal standpoint!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 5:19:00 PM

Thanks Mr Roboto for being the first to comment I do appreciate your support my friend :-) Hugs jan xxx