Notes About The Poem

All At Sea

Pirates 

P l u n d e r

Treasure


Sailors

A b a n d o n

Galleon

IN Just A Few Words Poetry Contest


Sponsored By Joseph May

20/28/20

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Susan Ashley

Date: 11/18/2020 5:19:00 PM

Such vibrant imagery, Jan. A swashbuckling story in six words.. simply amazing! Your brevity is greatly admired. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Joseph's contest.. ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2020 1:01:00 AM

thanks so much Susan:-) hugs jan xx

Marilene Evans

Date: 11/1/2020 12:58:00 PM

Reminds me of Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean... Cleverly done.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:42:00 PM

Thanks Marilene:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt

Date: 10/31/2020 11:18:00 PM

Back to tell you how happy I am with your top placement Jan! And thank you for your lovely comments today. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:41:00 PM

Thanks for your support in so many ways John, you inspire me:-) hugs jan xx

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/31/2020 10:33:00 PM

Just loved it Jan. Hearty congrats on your win.. Hugs... ~ Ani

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:41:00 PM

Thanks Ani:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/31/2020 8:25:00 PM

Looks like you may have to yell 'Man overboard there!' Congrats on your win, Jan! :) gw

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:36:00 PM

thanks GW:-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/31/2020 6:13:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan, well done

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:36:00 PM

thanks Pixie:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/31/2020 3:44:00 PM

Brings about wonderful imagery! Congratulations, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:35:00 PM

thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 10/31/2020 1:57:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan, on your win for this lovely piece!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:34:00 PM

thanks Newton:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 10/31/2020 1:03:00 PM

Very nicely done Jan, Congrats on your win..

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:33:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/31/2020 11:45:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2020 11:47:00 AM

Thanks so much Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/31/2020 11:32:00 AM

Love it Jan! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2020 11:47:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/31/2020 11:11:00 AM

Hi Jan, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2020 11:46:00 AM

Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/30/2020 2:08:00 PM

- Captain Sabeltann's Pirate Night ... sparkling like gold, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2020 2:25:00 PM

thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/30/2020 7:43:00 AM

Plundering poetry, Jan:)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2020 12:53:00 PM

thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt

Date: 10/30/2020 12:33:00 AM

Arrr, ahoy matey! A rollicking good pirate write, me hearty! Best wishes in the contest. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2020 4:35:00 AM

Thanks John:-) hugs jan xx

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 10/29/2020 2:47:00 PM

Like the ship Jan that just got hijacked by 7 Nigeria's. Jan are or have you been watching the 4 part drama program on I.T.V The Sister I think it's brilliant but it has been absoloutely slated by critics and viewers alike I

Jan Allison
Date: 10/29/2020 3:49:00 PM

so glad the hijacking got resolved safely and i've not seen the sister, thanks for the recommendation will try and get it on i player xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/29/2020 10:28:00 AM

Such a wonderful picture you created Jan! Best of luck in the contest. And, I went back and looked up your "pudding" poem. What a delight! Pure Jan Allison! Have you looked up the classic humorous poems by Ogden Nash? Blessings of laughter to you!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/29/2020 10:52:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by to read Just Desserts its one of my favourite poems I can recite it off by heart. I am not well read with poetry I will look up Ogden nash, i loved Lear's limericks but am not au fait with the 'greats' :-( hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/29/2020 4:57:00 AM

Love this. God bless you, sweet lady :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/29/2020 10:49:00 AM

Thanks Regina you are so kind with your lovely comments:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/29/2020 4:47:00 AM

Perfect! You ran away with the bounty, matey!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/29/2020 10:49:00 AM

thanks Caren:-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/28/2020 5:27:00 PM

You stole the treasure dear Jan, its in the bag wink wink, love your luminous line, win win !!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2020 5:33:00 PM

I hope Joseph likes it:-) i think the contest will fill quickly so i got my poem posted as soon as it was written:-) hugs jan xx

Emilia James

Date: 10/28/2020 4:02:00 PM

Treasure Island came into my mind as I was reading (no Johnny Depp in that film sadly lol). so much said in so few words, cleverly done Jan, Emilia : )

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2020 5:32:00 PM

thanks Emilia:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/28/2020 1:14:00 PM

WoW!Jan, You did a good job with the contest theme. Good imagery as well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2020 5:31:00 PM

so delighted to see yoyu adding the video cc

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/28/2020 1:00:00 PM

Love those nautical poems Jan, especially those with a pirate theme. Watched a series once called Black Sails, your verse brought it all back ohhh arrrr. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2020 5:28:00 PM

thanks Tom:-) hugs jan xx