Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

All Because She Commented

The first to comment
Uplifting my soul
 
Did anyone know
How difficult to share
    My thoughts
        My love
            My deepest emotions
Did anyone care
    As I laid my soul bare
        Tentatively putting my poems out there
For all to see
For all to stare

My first time was scary
I was so unaware 
    if my poetry
        could move
            or even inspire
or was it just rubbish 
to burn on the fire

Confidence restored
my poetry is now 
completely diverse
a veritable smorgasbord
      of joy
          of sadness
              of life thus far
and all because she commented
    my friend
        my superstar

From the Isle of Man
I’m her number one fan
She’s my sweetest friend
And her name is Jan

Written 21st September 2019

1st Place
Contest Name	Pick a Friend on Soup
Sponsor  Bobby May

Contest Strand Select K
Sponsor Brian Strand 
HONORABLE MENTION

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Line Gauthier February 14, 2020 at 10:41 AM What a beautiful tribute, Ann. Very touching. Ann Gilmour February 14, 2020 at 11:38 AM Thank you Line, yes Jan was the first to comment and like yourself has been so supportive - thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham February 11, 2020 at 3:19 PM Jan was one of the first to welcome me and leave a comment when I first joined soup and its her fault I'm writing limericks lol, she's been a great inspiration to me. Congrats on your win with this lovely tribute Ann. Tom Ann Gilmour February 11, 2020 at 3:24 PM Hahaha, well I am glad Jan inspired you to write limericks too Tom,you write them very well. i have tried a few myself, but they are far more difficult than they look. Many thanks for your congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit September 29, 2019 at 4:55 PM I am back to congratulate you Ann, on your #1 win with this sweet poem of tribute. Ann Gilmour September 30, 2019 at 2:18 AM Thank you so much Vijay for your lovely comments and congrats. Always appreciate your visits dear Vijay - thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper September 27, 2019 at 6:13 PM Congratulations, Ann, on your win in the contest with this wonderful tribute poem! Jan is a great person. Hugs Eve Ann Gilmour September 28, 2019 at 10:31 AM Yes she certainly is Eve and thanks to you for the wonderful comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich September 27, 2019 at 4:54 PM She has a beautiful soul and I am happy to call her a good friend too. This is a well deserved win, Ann. Congratulations. Ann Gilmour September 28, 2019 at 10:29 AM Yes that is so true Andrea and thank you so much for your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios September 27, 2019 at 3:39 PM Anne, so happy for you. Panagiota Ann Gilmour September 28, 2019 at 10:28 AM Bless you dear Panagiota - thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong September 27, 2019 at 3:09 PM CONGRATULATIONS Ann. I am so happy to see this gem in First Place. It is very deserving of the honor! xxoo Ann Gilmour September 28, 2019 at 10:25 AM Many thanks Connie for your encouraging comments and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France September 27, 2019 at 2:35 PM Ann congratulations on your win in the contest with this great poem! Ann Gilmour September 28, 2019 at 10:24 AM Thank you so much Constance for your great comment. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gershon Wolf September 27, 2019 at 1:17 PM Wow! This is the THIRD poem I've read which has featured Jan as the friend picked. That speaks volumes. Congrats, Ann, on your top prize in the contest! :) gw Ann Gilmour September 27, 2019 at 1:22 PM Thank you so much Gershon for your lovely visit and yes I think we all love our dear Jan. Many thanks too for your congrats Gershon. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison September 27, 2019 at 9:22 AM Congratulations on your top spot Ann:-) wish I had more time to spend on soup, at one time I spent about 9 months as top community but alas I no longer have the time to commit to soup but i do comment as much as i can when time allows:-) Been busy this morning doing charity work with hubby at Manx Blind Welfare, he has been involved with working for the blind for well over 30 years:-) hugs jan xx Ann Gilmour September 27, 2019 at 12:33 PM Wow Jan a top spot - I am delighted and so pleased that so many soupers wholeheartedly agree with my dedication. You really are the kindest soul Jan and I thank you. You do so much for others and I don't know how you fit it all in. Wishing you both a beautful weekend when you can perhaps relax and enjoy each others company. With love Ann xx

Line Gauthier September 27, 2019 at 8:32 AM Back with well deserved congrats, Ann. Ann Gilmour September 27, 2019 at 12:33 PM Thank you so much dear Line. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Wendy Watson September 27, 2019 at 8:14 AM It is amazing how important an encouraging message can be especially when we venture into something new as I did in the area of poetry a year ago. I have certainly enjoyed reading your poems since, Ann and when looking back, I note that it was Jan who was the first to comment on my tentative effort on this site! Congratulations on your high win,Ann. Ann Gilmour September 27, 2019 at 12:28 PM How lovely to hear from you Wendy and as you say an encouraging message really lifts one, and spurs you on to hopefully do better. Thank you so much for your congrats Wendy - I was thrilled to get top spot in Bobby's contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2019 at 7:53 AM - A lovely tribute to your friendship with Jan :) - Congratulations on your TOP win, Ann :) - Love it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Ann Gilmour September 27, 2019 at 12:14 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise for your lovely comments and congrats. I was thrilled to get the top spot with my poem and am so glad you love it. I hope you are well and wish you a lovely weekend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Regina Mcintosh September 27, 2019 at 6:51 AM This is marvelous and I love Jan too... She's a awesome person who encourages and is oh, so kind... Bless you Ann Gilmour September 27, 2019 at 12:24 PM Dear Regina thank you so much for your lovely comments and yes Jan is an awesome person with the kindest heart. Good to hear from you Regina with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Bobby May September 27, 2019 at 6:18 AM Congratulations on your placement Ann Gilmour September 27, 2019 at 12:09 PM Wow, thank you so much Bobby for my top placement in your contest. I am so pleased you liked my poem and of course a great big thank you to dear Jan, who has inspired and encouraged me since I first joined PS. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong September 22, 2019 at 7:48 PM Oh, I love this Ann! Jan is such a beautiful soul and so deserving to have a tribute poem written for her. I marvel at her versatility and her talent to write in most any form well! You have captured her generous heart in this lovely poem Ann. Three cheers for Jan!!! : ) xxoo Ann Gilmour September 23, 2019 at 5:26 AM Thank you Connie, and I agree with everything you say about dear Jan! She was the very first person to comment on my poems when I joined PS last year and has been so supportive and a good friend since that time. Of course I have meet lots of lovely, talented poets since that time and I appreciate each and every one of them. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell September 21, 2019 at 3:45 PM A nice piece Ann, I'm sure Jan will love it. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon Ann Gilmour September 21, 2019 at 4:34 PM Thank you so much Gordon for you kind visit and happy weekend to you too. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit September 21, 2019 at 7:18 AM This is so very special Ann..you wrote a lovely tribute to Jan. I believe I read another poem of tribute to Jan recently as well. You are both very special people..kudos to you and Jan. Ann Gilmour September 21, 2019 at 12:26 PM Thank you dear Vijay for your wonderful comments. How kind you are Vijay, you too are a very special person and I am so happy to have found such lovely people who are here on PS. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier September 21, 2019 at 5:35 AM Beautifully penned, Ann. A wonderful tribute to our lovely Jan. Ann Gilmour September 21, 2019 at 5:45 AM Many thanks Line I am glad you enjoyed it. I hope you are well and it is good to hear you also feel the same about 'our' Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham September 21, 2019 at 5:30 AM A lovely tribute to Jan you have written Ann, Best of luck in the contest. Tom. Greetings from Turkey. Ann Gilmour September 21, 2019 at 5:42 AM Thank you Tom, she deserves every word! Many thanks for taking the time to visit, whilst enjoying the joy's of Turkey - have fun! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison September 21, 2019 at 3:03 AM Aww Ann You have made my day! Thanks so much for the lovely tribute! I am meeting Judith tomorrow, listen to the show and I will get her to play another track for you before 10pm:-)Keep on writing, keep on singing and keep on smiling:-) Into my faves of course:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour September 21, 2019 at 3:10 AM ohhh bless you dear Jan. As soon as I saw Bobby's contest I penned this for you and I truly mean every word. Thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement Jan. You are such an accomplished poet it is wonderful to count you as a friend. I will listen tomorrow and thank you so much. Have a great weekend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx