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I Waited Patiently For you to call I feel so lonely Longing to hear your voice Azure sea keeps us apart Suddenly the telephone rings The smile in your voice eases my heartache 19th May 2015 Reverse Nonet - not sure what the correct form is called

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James Fraser

Date: 5/29/2015 5:28:00 PM

A scene lived by many, I like this, it says so much when two are apart, hugs, James xx

James Fraser
Date: 5/29/2015 5:35:00 PM

Yes indeed Jan, it hit home, but a smiling home xxxx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2015 5:30:00 PM

I thought you would relate to this one James:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sharon Gulley

Date: 5/26/2015 12:25:00 PM

Hello Jan it has been awhile, hope all is well. I love this perfect reverse nonet write.......Sharon xoxoxoxo

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 12:29:00 PM

I am fine thanks Sharon - glad you liked my poem i wasn't sure what form to call it:-) Hugs jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/25/2015 11:58:00 AM

Beautiful romantic write! I love this reverse nonet and hope to try this form soon! Lovely!!! I also rate it a solid "7." Pandita

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2015 12:01:00 PM

I have no idea of the correct name of the form I just wanted to do a poem with increasing syllable count:-) Hugs jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/22/2015 5:45:00 AM

I get love tempered by yearning and ending in delight Jan lovely pen hugs 7

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2015 6:36:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by Shadow I do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 5/21/2015 4:37:00 PM

Jan, what it is called is beautiful, I love it, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem for the Poet's Worth contest

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2015 4:45:00 PM

Aww Broken Wings you have me blushing now:-) Hugs jan xx

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 5/20/2015 4:02:00 PM

I know the feeling Jan.... wonderful expression, enjoyed this gem! Keith;-)

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2015 4:04:00 PM

Thanks so much Keith I do appreciate your comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 5/20/2015 8:02:00 AM

Interesting piece jan.......love it.......Afolab.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2015 9:46:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Afolabi:-) Hugs jan xx

Nandita Das

Date: 5/20/2015 5:14:00 AM

Excellent. What a lovely form. Beautiful poem. 7

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2015 5:16:00 AM

I've no idea what the form is called Nandita have found a nonet but this is a reverse form :-) Hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/19/2015 5:41:00 PM

this is wonderful, jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2015 4:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Ilene:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2015 3:51:00 PM

I love "the smile in your voice" It's true we can almost hear the smile!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2015 3:57:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:-) Hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 5/19/2015 2:15:00 PM

you can feel the smile Jan...lovely Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2015 2:17:00 PM

Thanks Tim:-) Hugs Jan xx