Jan Allison Poet Nonet

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Across the Ocean Wide

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 May 29, 2015 at 5:28 PM A scene lived by many, I like this, it says so much when two are apart, hugs, James xx James Fraser May 29, 2015 at 5:35 PM Yes indeed Jan, it hit home, but a smiling home xxxx Jan Allison May 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM I thought you would relate to this one James:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sharon Gulley May 26, 2015 at 12:25 PM Hello Jan it has been awhile, hope all is well. I love this perfect reverse nonet write.......Sharon xoxoxoxo Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 12:29 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 May 25, 2015 at 11:58 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 May 25, 2015 at 12:01 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 May 22, 2015 at 5:45 AM I get love tempered by yearning and ending in delight Jan lovely pen hugs 7 Jan Allison May 22, 2015 at 6:36 AM Thanks so much for dropping by Shadow I do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France May 21, 2015 at 4:37 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 May 21, 2015 at 4:45 PM Aww Broken Wings you have me blushing now:-) Hugs jan xx

Keith O.J. Hunt May 20, 2015 at 4:02 PM I know the feeling Jan.... wonderful expression, enjoyed this gem! Keith;-) Jan Allison May 20, 2015 at 4:04 PM Thanks so much Keith I do appreciate your comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Afolabi Muideen May 20, 2015 at 8:02 AM Interesting piece jan.......love it.......Afolab. Jan Allison May 20, 2015 at 9:46 AM Thanks for dropping by Afolabi:-) Hugs jan xx

Nandita Das May 20, 2015 at 5:14 AM Excellent. What a lovely form. Beautiful poem. 7 Jan Allison May 20, 2015 at 5:16 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 May 19, 2015 at 5:41 PM this is wonderful, jan! Jan Allison May 20, 2015 at 4:56 AM Thanks so much Ilene:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich May 19, 2015 at 3:51 PM I love "the smile in your voice" It's true we can almost hear the smile!!! Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 3:57 PM Thanks Andrea:-) Hugs jan xx

Tim Smith May 19, 2015 at 2:15 PM you can feel the smile Jan...lovely Tim Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 2:17 PM Thanks Tim:-) Hugs Jan xx