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What Does Poetry Mean To Me

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Over the last three years poetry has become my lifeline. It has helped me through the most challenging days of my life Writing my first poem unleashed a creativity that I never knew existed Ink spills like my blood onto the paper My innermost thoughts can be revealed Emotions are able to freely flow My imagination goes into overdrive … Taking me into a fantasy world where I can escape Poems flow like a tap that I never want to turn off Every day I learn something new about poetry and about me Contest what does poetry mean to you Sponsored by Alexis Y 10~24~16

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Dominic Amezimi

Date: 1/5/2017 4:37:00 PM

dear Jan Allison, congratulations! poetry is a blessing to the world and we are privileged to be custodians of this ageless art. Cheers!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2017 4:49:00 AM

Thanks Dominic I only started writing when my hubby got cancer - its the best hobby I have ever had!:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/27/2016 6:28:00 PM

Nicely done, Jan! Congratulations on your placement! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 6:34:00 PM

Thanks Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/27/2016 4:04:00 PM

It is good to see this again on the winner list. It was so honest a poem. Congrats

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/27/2016 2:59:00 PM

Hi Jan, I enjoyed this piece very much. I felt what poetry means to you in your life. I'm so glad that you found poetry. Congratulations on your placement in my contest: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 3:07:00 PM

I'm so pleased I found writing Alexis as I don't know how I would have coped without it over the last 3 challenging years. I feel like my poetry wraps me in a protective bubble and I am able to deal with whatever life seems to throw at me:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/31/2016 9:39:00 AM

I can relate to this, but I've been writing poetry ever since I was 11 or 12 years:) a#7:)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 7:31:00 PM

Its less than 3 years for me Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Rainbow Promise

Date: 10/27/2016 6:12:00 PM

Well written. The poem flowed throughout. I enjoyed it to relax.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 7:31:00 PM

Thanks Rainbow Promise:-) hugs Jan xx

Pearl Allen

Date: 10/26/2016 4:32:00 PM

I just started writing poetry and it was as if you were me. That's how I feel since I found my voice. Good luck and keep it flowing. Pearl

Jan Allison
Date: 10/27/2016 4:12:00 PM

I never liked poetry when I was at school Agnes, but since I have started writing it is completely different and I want to inspire others to pick up the pen and even did a couple of talks on creative writing at the school I worked at... how things have changed! :-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/27/2016 12:26:00 PM

I wrote my first poem when my husband my husband was undergoing cancer surgery now I can't stop the words flowing:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/25/2016 5:58:00 PM

I can relate to many of the things you said here, Jan. Your deep love of poetry speaks from your lines. Good luck on the contest. Agnes

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2016 2:05:00 AM

Darren White

Date: 10/25/2016 11:45:00 AM

Hugs, just hugs and more hugs. Darren.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 2:32:00 PM

Hugs, hugs and hugs back:-) Jan xx

Alan L Boles

Date: 10/25/2016 10:40:00 AM

very true here as well

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 2:31:00 PM

Thanks Alan:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/25/2016 5:47:00 AM

What a poetic soul you have got dear, Jan! Good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 5:53:00 AM

I can't believe how I've taken to writing as I hated poetry at school! Now I try and encourage people to take up writing and will be on stage in November reciting 2of my poems at a charity fund raising show:-) hugs Jan xx

Supraja Kannan

Date: 10/25/2016 4:27:00 AM

Beautifully said... Very nice ... Good luck with the contest...A big 7...

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 5:50:00 AM

Thanks Supraja:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 5:48:00 AM

My poetry style is simple Mark and that is the way it will always be:-) it works for me and I doubt it will ever change. I will keep on learning and growing in my ability but as long as I am writing that is the most important thing to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe

Date: 10/25/2016 3:43:00 AM

Simple and straight to the point Jan - I think this is what makes you great. Well written - all the best in the contest. Regards, Mark

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 5:49:00 AM

Oops my comment jumped above Mark:-( hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/24/2016 11:49:00 PM

I like the one I did, but I don't know if it's what she is looking for. Depending on how her contest is filling , I may or may not post it up now.

Lewis Raynes
Date: 10/25/2016 4:30:00 AM

Lol oops that was meant as a reply to Jan. .... Its late at night.

Lewis Raynes
Date: 10/25/2016 4:28:00 AM

Yes yes yes I get you and where ur comingfrom

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 2:04:00 AM

Get it posted Andrea these contests do seem to fill quickly:-) hugs Jan xx

Lewis Raynes

Date: 10/24/2016 10:28:00 PM

Love this take Jan, ur right, we could probs write heaps and heaps about the why and how of this idea. great write, i can relate to all ur thoughts

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 5:42:00 AM

Don't worry about the comments they jump if someone else comments at the same time as you:-( hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 2:05:00 AM

It was my husband's cancer surgery that made me pick up my pen for the first time in November 2013 - now it's like a drug I need a daily fix!:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/24/2016 6:43:00 PM

poetry flows through the heart and soul of your pen jan wishing you a blessing of a week dear friend

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2016 2:09:00 AM

Thanks Liam I can't believe how I have taken to writing but it is in my blood as my mum's brother and sister both write as did her own mother. Mum tells me she wrote poetry but I never ever saw a word!:-( hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/24/2016 5:51:00 PM

Wonderful meaning poetry has for you. I think it is like this for a lot of us, Jan! Alexis will love this. /can we enter oldies? I think I have one or two to fit this category!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2016 5:57:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I have no idea if Alexis wants new poems or not but I really did find this one so so hard to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/24/2016 4:57:00 PM

well said, jan! i think we can all relate to the way you feel (and have expressed so eloquently)...

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2016 5:16:00 PM

Thanks Ilene I actually found it really difficult to write this poem. I have found a hobby I adore and it was all brought about by my hubbies cancer surgery - it will be 3 years next month since he had his surgery - and hes just had the all clear for another 6 months:-) :-) hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/24/2016 4:04:00 PM

Oh, sweetie...how true this is for me as well. Yes, poetry is an obsession of ours it seems. :) Good luck in the contest, dear. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2016 4:10:00 PM

Oh Eileen your poem is so so stunning just wish you could put it in the contest:-) Poetry is now like an addiction I just need to write.. not a bad drug the only thing it costs me is my time:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 10/24/2016 3:32:00 PM

The deeper we explore the more we learn about ourselves. Your ink spills beautifully Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2016 3:46:00 PM

Thanks Tim - its been an incredible journey that I never want to stop:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 10/24/2016 3:17:00 PM

I think this about covers it nicely. Good luck in the contest Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2016 3:48:00 PM

Thanks Chris:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/24/2016 3:14:00 PM

...and we are all the beneficiaries of your exquisite talents. Nicely penned, Jan. I love it! I couldn't have said it any better myself.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2016 3:45:00 PM

You are too kind Daniel:-) I can't believe how I've flourished in so many aspects of my life since I started writing - my self confidence is soaring and next month I will face my toughest challenge to be on stage at our Gaiety theatre in front of several hundred people - about 450 tickets sold so far... no pressure at all!:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/24/2016 2:37:00 PM

I like this Jan. So very true! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2016 2:47:00 PM

Thanks Heidi I confess I HATED poetry at school all I can remember was doing war poetry and I found it dull and boring - gosh the tables sure have changed in the last 3 years I just can't stop its like an addiction!:-) hugs Jan xx