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An 'Alien' Point of View

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Hovering high above the world in my flying saucer Unbelievable scenes witnessed by my seventeen eyes Mankind is hell bent on trying to destroy the world Acts of violence against innocent people Nuclear war threats and terrorism on a global scale Is it any wonder we Martians don’t want to land? The earth could be a harmonious place if people would stop fighting You may see me in the future, but only if it’s ever viable for us to land Humanity acrostic contest Sponsored by John Hamilton 11-14-17

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Edward Mccall

Date: 11/19/2017 2:32:00 PM

What a fun acrostic Jan but yet a message comes through loud and clear. Congratulations on your win Jan.

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/18/2017 7:19:00 PM

Loved your unique approach to the 'humanity' challenge, Jan! Congratulations on your podium placement! Hugs, Sandra

Mick Talbot

Date: 11/18/2017 6:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your Humanity acrostic getting a placement, and I have to thank you again for inspiring my entry, it got a placement, yay! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2017 6:23:00 PM

Well done Mick we both did it and its great to see your name on the winner's list:-) hugs jan xx

John Hamilton

Date: 11/18/2017 11:48:00 AM

Very funny Jan, somehow I knew this was you, congrats on an interesting take on the contest, congrats on a winning placement!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2017 3:32:00 PM

I just can't resist a little bit of humour and really enjoyed this challenge and thanks for my placement in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/18/2017 6:49:00 AM

Back for Congrats, Jan !!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2017 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Mike:-) hugs jan xx

John Michaels

Date: 11/18/2017 4:26:00 AM

Great interpretation of the theme, Jan. Who in their right mind (or minds - hey, we don't know!) would want to get involved with us lot? Congrats on your win. All the best, John.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2017 4:52:00 AM

Thanks John I had fun writing the poem:-) hugs jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 11/18/2017 4:21:00 AM

Very original and interesting take on this Acrostic - love it! Congratulations on your fine win, Jan - blessings to you, friend, and keep on writing! :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2017 4:51:00 AM

I wasn't sure if John would like my take on the theme so I'm delighted to be on the winner's list:-) hugs jan xx

Mick Talbot

Date: 11/17/2017 7:21:00 AM

Humanity, once upon a long time ago did live in true paradise Understanding nature more than we ever have, give and take...... Moving on when required, leaving land to recuperate, another day... Accepting that they had to share knowing not to rob the land.......... Never turning fertile soil to deserts, to yellowing eroding sand........... Indeed collecting, gathering would work today, why don't we try...... Take chances, stick to the simple things in life, water, fire, no strife..... Yes we must try to understand that what were doing is'nt grand... PS: Love yors

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 7:25:00 AM

I hope you've posted that poem Mick its a great acrostic:-) I just had fun with the theme - I'm not sure what the sponsor will make of my take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/15/2017 1:13:00 PM

You have a handle on what is going on in the world today Jan. With the thought of so many advances, we as a human race have not advanced that much, have we? We could have a peaceful earth..everyone helping each other. That is my hope and prayer for the future of our world. This is a great entry my friend! : )

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 1:31:00 PM

Thanks Connie I went off on a tangent with the theme and I have had so many comments I'm delighted people like my take on the theme:-) I think it's one of my most commented on poem in many months!!!:-) hugs jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 11/15/2017 4:44:00 AM

Jan, a great approach to this contest. Nicely done. Good luck. John

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:04:00 AM

Thanks John I hope the sponsor likes my take on the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/14/2017 11:11:00 PM

wow, you chose an awesome and unique way to approach the theme. Love your originality here, sweet friend.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:05:00 AM

Thanks Andrea I hope John likes my different take on the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/14/2017 10:42:00 PM

I like to think that this planet is one big soap opera, like 'Emmerdale'. But worse. Fine write Jan, good luck in the contest. Viv x

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:06:00 AM

Thanks Mr Viv , the worst type of soap opera we need to clean up our act:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/14/2017 10:38:00 PM

Terrific spin on the theme. Reads like a charm. Totally charming.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:07:00 AM

Thanks Line:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 11/14/2017 9:40:00 PM

Jan this is really good! Good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:07:00 AM

I wrote the poem then found the pic lol:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France
Date: 11/14/2017 9:41:00 PM

Love your pic too !

Eve Roper

Date: 11/14/2017 8:52:00 PM

Greatly done, Jan, imagery is wonderful. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:07:00 AM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/14/2017 8:34:00 PM

A very creative and original write Jan. Well done and good luck in the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:08:00 AM

I hope John likes my unique approach:-) hugs jan xx

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 11/14/2017 7:25:00 PM

LOL If I wasn't already here ,I would bypass the place ! Great Job Jan, I will post my parody, But how did yo know it was about Aliens.........

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 7:32:00 PM

lol Jerry ... I feel the twilight zone music coming on lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/14/2017 5:22:00 PM

LOL so funny, I sometimes wonder is a few martians haven't already landed!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 5:29:00 PM

Thanks Arthur I think you may be correct lol:-) hugs jan xx

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 11/14/2017 4:37:00 PM

We sorry they Are never going to stop fighting Somebody would probably Bomb the landing Or steal the craft before it even landed to see how it could be used as a weapon. The Humans in charge don't come in peace otherwise the world would be free

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 5:18:00 PM

thanks Chris I think you are right there:-( hugs Jan xx

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/14/2017 4:37:00 PM

I think its safe to say that your slant on this one is unique, could very well be the only alien entry. Clever and probably the truth of their talk if really they were watching. (today I'm reading in the 'now' - don't want to be predictable.) All the best your most original Acrostic. Love ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 5:17:00 PM

I went for something out of the box lol I understand if I don't place but I did enjoy the challenge:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/14/2017 3:25:00 PM

well done, jan! i like the way you've interpreted the theme...

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 3:39:00 PM

I hope John likes it Ilene i take a chance on entering contests using humour with a serious topic - I remember a few years back failing dismally in one contest with a poem called 'the real gods of wind' as the sponsor wanted a serious theme and I did one about men farting lol:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 11/14/2017 2:05:00 PM

What a very clever, fresh take on the theme! Amazingly creative!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 2:08:00 PM

Thanks Dale! I'm not sure what John will think of my take on the theme but its all my muse could come up with and it was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/14/2017 1:08:00 PM

It is hard to imagine anyone looking in would want to live here

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 1:19:00 PM

Or even visit!!!:-( hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/14/2017 9:20:00 AM

Excellent, Jan!! It very well may be true, Good Luck, love the theme!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 12:15:00 PM

Thanks Mike I couldn't resist a humourous slant but it is a serious subject and I wouldn't blame them for turning round and flying straight home!:-) hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 11/14/2017 8:50:00 AM

Ha, ha, very good, Jan, even the Martian's don't want us. Nice twist. // Barry

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 12:14:00 PM

Can't say I blame them Barry!:-) hugs Jan xx