Writing

You asked the question ‘What inspired me to start to write’? The answer is simple; it was my husband’s cancer fight Never before had I picked up my pen and written a verse Hated poetry at school, oh writing it was such a curse Writing poems is now an important part of my life It takes me away from my worries, troubles and strife I can write about issues close to my heart Or create credible poems – now that's quite an art I have written various forms and am learning every day To see my name on the winners list I want to shout HOORAY But winning or losing is not that important to me Being here has set my creativity and spirit free 08~10~14 Written for Writing Contest sponsored by Regina Riddle ~awarded 1st place~

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Casarah Nance

Date: 8/14/2014 6:15:00 PM

Woohoo grats on your win sweetie :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/14/2014 6:16:00 PM

Thanks so much Casarah am made up:-) Hugs Jan xxx

John Lawless

Date: 8/12/2014 6:43:00 PM

Congrats on the win Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 6:45:00 PM

Thanks John I'm delighted to get top spot:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/12/2014 7:22:00 AM

Back wid Congrats on ur first place win on this awesome write Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 7:27:00 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma I am delighted:-) Hugs jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/12/2014 6:21:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem in the contest: "Writing" - sponsored by: Regina Riddle - Really deserved, bravo Jan ! -oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 6:49:00 AM

Thanks Anne lise I am delighted to get top place with a poem a poem that means so much to me:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/12/2014 6:17:00 AM

Congrats Jan. On another top win...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 6:48:00 AM

Am delighted Tim - maybe I'm getting good at this writing lark - it sure has changed my life forever!:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/12/2014 4:57:00 AM

Very creative and clever write, Jan, congrats

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 5:07:00 AM

Oh thank you Dr Mehta - I didn't know it had been judged:-) Hugs jan x

Seren Roberts

Date: 8/12/2014 4:34:00 AM

Lovely poem Jan, glad your creativeness was set free, sorry about the reasons why...Seren

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 4:54:00 AM

It was a long journey Seren - we knew something was wrong - after a year of getting nowhere with our hospital my husband did some research and got taken on by a university trial - their tests detected the cancer but it still took 2 biopsies and an MRI for it to be diagnosed - by then it was already at stage 2- we were so lucky - he is now cured and I have discovered I can write a poem or two - so if it wasn't for his cancer I wouldn't be here:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 8/11/2014 3:22:00 AM

Excellent. Wonderful write. Enjoyed. Tfs

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 4:13:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comment Ravi:-) Hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/11/2014 1:51:00 AM

Reality speaks for itself thru ur words Jan! How sweet of u to share this lovely poem, good luck !

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 4:12:00 AM

Thank you so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs jan xxx

Vera Duggan

Date: 8/10/2014 11:26:00 PM

Jan what a lovely little write, considering you haven't been writing poetry for long you are so damn good at it, take care my dear and regards to Bob...........Vera........

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 4:12:00 AM

All Vera i am blushing now and I am so so so glad you finally picked up your pen too! Hugs Jan xxx

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/10/2014 8:35:00 PM

Jan, I, too, am glad that you have found such an outlet in writing. I wrote from my mid-twenties to my mid-forties, then did not write for about twenty years. I am finding that stuff is pouring out that I have been processing for a long time. I enjoy you and your poetry.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 4:11:00 AM

Thank you so much for that lovely comment Faye:-)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/10/2014 7:07:00 PM

Dear Jan, I'm so glad writing has provided an uplifting diversion for you, especially while your husband is ill. Your poems are like joyful songs and I cherish each one I read. What a beautiful heart (and gift) you have! I'd been writing for a living when my father died. Then I took up poetry again. If you're interested in publishing a book, I may have some helpful tips. Love, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 7:12:00 PM

Oh Carolyn your kind words fill my heart with pride. If it wasn't for Jenny Brewer seeing something in my poems and badgering me to join then i would never be here One day i would love to publish Lenny the Lizard and probably the other animal inspired poems I've written since then the latest being Charlie Chameleon. Sadly my dad is now terminally ill so now is not the right time to pursue my dream ... but one day I will and i would love any advice you can e mail me :-) Hugs jan xxx

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/10/2014 6:40:00 PM

A wonderful piece for the contest..and a piece that lets us know you a bit better. You have talent and I always enjoy reading your work. I wish your husband a forever remission and you a productive and happy pen. BG

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 6:45:00 PM

Thank you so much for that lovely comment Barbara. I have a self confidence I never had before which culminated in me being asked to give an 'inspirational talk' to some 6th former's about creative writing - biggest honour of my life! i am learning so much every day and am inspired by the amazing people here:-) Hugs jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/10/2014 5:28:00 PM

Cheers! writing is such a great escape from reality and here we have our own little world. :) what a fun adventure, and we are sure glad you write cuz the puzzle would be incomplete if you weren't here :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 5:30:00 PM

Aww your comment made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/10/2014 5:17:00 PM

awesome attitude in this sweet gem about writing. sure to do well in the contest, jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 5:20:00 PM

Thanks as ever for your support and advice Andrea. I have learned so much in the short time since I joined - not only about poetry but about myself so I count my blessings my husband is cured and I have an outlet for my creativity which has been hiding for many years:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/10/2014 5:10:00 PM

Your words are beautiful Jan...You are a great writer and sometimes it takes life altering events to truly find out who we are....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 5:15:00 PM

Oh Tim you flatter me - I am a mere beginner and have so much to learn but I am inspired with every poem I read and write to the best of my ability, but it is more than down to fate that i am here and my life has changed so so so much for the better and having made some wonderful friends is simply the icing on the cake:-) Hugs Jan xx