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And so I wrote a poem… Perhaps it will get a few reads and … if I’m lucky one or two comments but they are so rare as Poetry Soup is like a graveyard But I won’t be deterred - after all this masterpiece of poetic genius is bound to get first place in John Lawless’s current contest... I may get Poem of the Day or even Poem of the Week which is usually kiss of death in contests... but hey you can't blame me for trying! And so I wrote a poem Poetry Contest Sponsored and to be judged by the very talented John Lawless n/a in contest judged on 10/20/2020 10/12/20

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2020 1:18:00 PM

hahaha, I love how you did this one. Yeah, you are right . Sometimes getting POTD actually IS a kiss of death for a contest win.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2020 2:17:00 PM

I couldn't resist the theme lol:-) hugs jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/15/2020 12:39:00 PM

This is really cute, Jan. I know comments are slow right now, but at least you keep your sense of humor. Best wishes in John's contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2020 2:05:00 PM

It will probably bomb now lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/15/2020 3:46:00 AM

When people read but do not comment I think they are probably too busy. It is such a busy time. I do try to make lots of comments though especially encouraging brand new poets because Poetry Soupers were the encouragers who kept me writing.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2020 2:03:00 PM

You are an amazing asset to soup with your ten poems a day and copious comments:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/14/2020 1:45:00 PM

Might be humorous, but there is a lot of seriousness between the lines, Jan. Hope you and yours are all keeping well. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/14/2020 1:51:00 PM

Thanks Paul its somewhat tongue in cheek lol:-) yes all good here.. a few isolated covid cases but we are told they are not in the community ... I think they forgot to say YET:-( hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin

Date: 10/13/2020 8:11:00 PM

A very clever and well written piece my dear friend! Maybe a trifecta

Jan Allison
Date: 10/14/2020 3:19:00 AM

thanks Mark:-) hugs jan xx

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 10/13/2020 5:20:00 PM

Maybe what you said and wrote a poem about was meant in jest Jan but to me you stirred and brought the graveyards to life . Favorite ***** Well said well written

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 10/14/2020 2:42:00 PM

Yeah seems to have become a site soley for writting and not so much reading going on anymore. I myself Jan can even honestly hold my hands up and plead guilty to this as well. And its such a shame because its so nice and rewardind when someone takes the time to read and comment. Makes you wonded if we are to believe people are in fact what they write about given all the good will poems posted

Jan Allison
Date: 10/14/2020 3:19:00 AM

thanks Chris yes it is somewhat tongue in cheek BUT there has been a dramatic fall in traffic on the site and no matter how active i try to be comments are not always reciprocated, others have noticed it too:-( hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/13/2020 11:57:00 AM

And so you wrote a poem - a winner of a poem, I'm sure - Soup wouldn't be soup with you my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2020 1:36:00 PM

I am here to stay Jennifer:-) hugs jan xx

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 10/13/2020 10:53:00 AM

Hi Jan. Yes, it's the friends and people that we meet on the way. Seems like PS is a silent graveyard at times. But you have a vast number of readers and followers. I wish I could keep up with PS more to support our family of poets. Take care Tony x

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2020 1:34:00 PM

thanks Tony i try and be as active as i can and despite the graveyard situation I will keep on posting hope all is good with you:-) hugs jan xx

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/13/2020 8:39:00 AM

I always feel good when I see a posting by Jan...I know everything on the Soup is alright...I met you here...great humor and a wonderful writing style...Keep good

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2020 8:58:00 AM

thanks Arturo i do try and raise a smile if I can, many of my poems are simply tongue in cheek humour:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/13/2020 1:16:00 AM

Comments are not only rare but sometimes make no sense. Keep trying. You'll get the jackpot. ~~

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2020 6:21:00 AM

lol Victor yes I've had many I dont 'get' i just say thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball

Date: 10/12/2020 10:21:00 PM

This is too cute Jan. Love your sense of humor. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving. Write on my friend. There are still a few of us here. JB

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2020 6:20:00 AM

thanks Judy:-) there are fewer and fewer poets around I have contacted a few i know are missing just to check they are ok:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/12/2020 3:15:00 PM

Ha, ha! Hilarious. You certainly know how to tickle our funny-bones, Jan! G.L. i the contest. Happiness and Joy, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2020 6:19:00 AM

thanks GW:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/12/2020 1:53:00 PM

ha! this made me laugh, jan! i hope you're at the top of the list!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2020 2:02:00 PM

A bit of tongue in cheek humour, you never know if it will work or not lol:-) hugs jan xx