Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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Country Boy eating Corn By Norman Rockwell

A Love Hate Relationship

Gran stands over me whilst I eat my corn
gee, I’ve hated corn since I was born,
but my Grandma says it's good for me
so she’s cooked a huge pile for my tea!

Gold kernels get stuck between my teeth
all my friends laugh at me especially Keith.
He’s lucky he doesn’t have to eat the stuff,
I’m sick of eating corn I’ve truly had enough!

I wish that I could be like all the other boys
I have to tow the line, mustn’t make a noise,
I’ve lived with Grandma since I lost my Ma and Pa
So in all honesty my Grandma’s a real super star!

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Realism Art Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Eve Roper

10/4/19

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Eve Roper October 25, 2019 at 5:24 PM Nicely done verse, Jan. Some grandmas are real stars :) Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Alexis Y. October 23, 2019 at 12:52 PM Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 2nd place win. Have a great day:-) Alexis Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:37 PM thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues October 23, 2019 at 7:45 AM This was humorous and touching too! Congratulations, Jan! Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:37 PM thanks so much Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich October 21, 2019 at 7:59 PM You took it different from me, a boy hating it . I LOVE corn on the cob. This is GREAT work, Jan. Congrats on your well deserved win. Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:36 PM I love it too Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2019 at 6:54 AM I can’t imagine hating corn! That platter full makes me hungry! So true the kernels get stuck between teeth as do their popped cousins! <3 Kim Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:35 PM I love corn with butter - hubby not so keen so its more for me:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2019 at 1:53 PM - Grandma wants him to be big and strong - A wonderful poem, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:34 PM thanks so much Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France October 5, 2019 at 2:26 PM Jan, your poem is perfect and amazing ! Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:34 PM aww thanks so much Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman October 5, 2019 at 1:46 AM A wonderful poem of dislike, yet such love for grandma. love this Jan Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:32 PM Thanks Harry I found it quite an emotional poem to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh October 4, 2019 at 10:09 PM I love corn, but loved your poem more. It's a wonder. Bless you, dear Jan. Hugs and love, Gina Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:32 PM Thanks Regina:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May October 4, 2019 at 9:15 PM No corn for me!...Wonderful write I like how it ends...Gl in the contest Jan Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:30 PM thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Ts Poetry October 4, 2019 at 6:26 PM He's lucky to have her Jan. I'm liking the different takes on the pic Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 4:30 PM thanks TS:-) hugs jan xx

Debra Squyres October 4, 2019 at 5:36 PM I always looked forward to the early picked corn... sooo sweet and juicy. I love your story line in your poem. I, myself, am struggling with one for number 2.. I think I'm struggling to understand what "Realism" is in as far as poetry. I've read examples but they have only confused me more. lol Best of luck !! I'd give this a top reward !! Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 7:03 AM I just wrote and hope with the contests Debra:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta October 4, 2019 at 4:56 PM You wrote about corn without being corny! That must be a winner! Good luck! (n.b. raw corn is a better treat) Aloha! Rico Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 7:02 AM I've never tried it raw I love it boiled with lots of butter:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. October 4, 2019 at 4:31 PM Hi Jan, You penned a good one for the contest theme. It seems as though you was in his head. I enjoy corn but I must admit I don't like when it get stuck between my teeth. You sure do well in the contest. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 7:01 AM I adore corn on the cob but my hubby doesn't eat it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Chris Green October 4, 2019 at 4:12 PM He might not like it but the dog sure looks interested in some. : ) This was cute Jan. Best wishes in the contest. Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 7:00 AM Thanks chris:-) Hugs Jan xx