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A Sticking Plaster Cannot Heal a Broken Heart

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all love died with you when your coffin was interred my heart built a wall Senryu on sadness Sponsored by Laura Loo checked with how many syllables 09-01-17

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Paul Callus

Date: 9/4/2017 1:27:00 PM

I liked it, and so did Laura! Pleased to return with congratulations! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2017 4:09:00 PM

Thanks Paul it makes a change from my humourous style:-) hugs Jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 9/3/2017 11:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2017 3:23:00 AM

Thanks so much:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 9/3/2017 5:15:00 PM

Great Senryu and brilliant title, congratulations on your well deserved win Jan. :))

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 5:17:00 PM

Thanks so much Roy:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 9/3/2017 3:32:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 3:39:00 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/3/2017 1:20:00 PM

Excellent write, dear Jan <3

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 3:38:00 PM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/3/2017 11:42:00 AM

Congratulations for your win Jan :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 11:45:00 AM

thanks Heidi:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/3/2017 11:36:00 AM

- Returning with a congratulations on your great first place in the contest, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 11:41:00 AM

thanks so much Anne Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/3/2017 11:27:00 AM

Congrats on your win, xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 11:29:00 AM

Cheers Mike:-) A somewhat melancholy poem for me but i did enjoy the challenge:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 9/3/2017 10:19:00 AM

Excellent Jan, congrats :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 10:21:00 AM

Many thanks Gary:-) hugs jan xx

John Michaels

Date: 9/3/2017 9:10:00 AM

Powerful stuff, Jan! Haiku and Senyru are my main "go-to" forms, but missed my chance with this one. Congratulations on your First Place win! Regards, John.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 10:22:00 AM

Thanks John, I never know if I have written a proper haiku and was delighted LuLoo liked this sad senryu:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 9/3/2017 8:57:00 AM

Congrats on you win, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 10:23:00 AM

Cheers Dale:-) hugs jan xx

James Inman

Date: 9/3/2017 7:48:00 AM

Toying with my emotions today. Now I am sad Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2017 10:24:00 AM

I am happy i got a win... but it is a sad poem indeed James:-( hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/2/2017 8:26:00 AM

This is extremely sad, Jan, I agree with Victor:)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2017 3:24:00 PM

Thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/2/2017 6:17:00 AM

You captured sadness and heartache in just three lines, Jan. Well done! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2017 7:34:00 AM

Thanks Paul I hope LuLoo likes it:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2017 3:44:00 PM

This is excellent Jan! Your talent has really blossomed. I am so happy you found your voice through poetry! : )

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2017 3:47:00 PM

aww thank you so much Connie I am absolutely amazed at how I have embraced writing as i was not a poetry fan at school.:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/1/2017 1:19:00 PM

- A deep sadness, Jan - Great written - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2017 1:38:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Shuff

Date: 9/1/2017 5:39:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments about the whale. Your poem, I've been there.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2017 6:18:00 AM

I think many people can relate to the poem Terry, I'm sorry you have been there:-( hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/31/2017 9:10:00 PM

Potent perfect pen! :) xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2017 3:09:00 AM

Thanks Mo:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 8/31/2017 7:27:00 PM

So sad, as we do this to try to cope with our grief...best wishes

Jan Allison
Date: 8/31/2017 7:32:00 PM

I agree Joseph, such heartbreak is difficult to deal with:-( hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/31/2017 6:52:00 PM

I liked this Jan. Russell is doing better, but his therapy today was rough on him. He can barely sit up and they have him doing leg exercises! He has to be doing better soon as he is going to a nursing home in the near future to have rehab...though it will be a slow rehab I hope. Poor Russell cried today he was in such pain. And the food here is awful, we both had their whatever sandwiches, and they were awful. Will have to bring some homemade food for him tomorrow. Oh, Russell wanted to write..

Jan Allison
Date: 8/31/2017 7:01:00 PM

Thanks Emma and Russell. I am sorry to hear Russell is still in such pain its a shame they can't deal with that but it is wonderful to know he is making progress and will be in rehab soon and hopefully the food will be better!:-) my best wishes to you both. I know from having my hubby in surgery in 2013 that you too need support Emma - the patient gets the care from the staff but the relatives have such stress too. :-) hugs Jan xx

Russell Sivey
Date: 8/31/2017 6:54:00 PM

He said, "Jan your words strike a chord in me. I have had feelings like this before when my grandmother died, we were very close. I closed off from the world for a little while, all except my wife. I can't separate myself from her, ever. But this poem reminded me of that experience. This is such a special poem, a very well thought out piece, great work."

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/31/2017 6:45:00 PM

Excellent write on a sad subject!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/31/2017 6:48:00 PM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx