Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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And So I Wrote a Poem

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 October 18, 2020 at 1:18 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 October 18, 2020 at 2:17 PM I couldn't resist the theme lol:-) hugs jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 12:39 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 October 15, 2020 at 2:05 PM It will probably bomb now lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Panagiota Romios October 15, 2020 at 12:07 PM Great Jan,,, tell it like it is Hugs Pangie xxx Jan Allison October 15, 2020 at 2:04 PM Thanks pangie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger October 15, 2020 at 3:46 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 October 15, 2020 at 2:03 PM You are an amazing asset to soup with your ten poems a day and copious comments:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus October 14, 2020 at 1:45 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 October 14, 2020 at 1:51 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 October 13, 2020 at 8:11 PM A very clever and well written piece my dear friend! Maybe a trifecta Jan Allison October 14, 2020 at 3:19 AM thanks Mark:-) hugs jan xx

Christopher Flaherty October 13, 2020 at 5:20 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 October 14, 2020 at 2:42 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 October 14, 2020 at 3:19 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 October 13, 2020 at 11:57 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 October 13, 2020 at 1:36 PM I am here to stay Jennifer:-) hugs jan xx

Tony Hargreaves October 13, 2020 at 10:53 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 October 13, 2020 at 1:34 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 October 13, 2020 at 8:39 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 October 13, 2020 at 8:58 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 October 13, 2020 at 1:16 AM Comments are not only rare but sometimes make no sense. Keep trying. You'll get the jackpot. ~~ Jan Allison October 13, 2020 at 6:21 AM lol Victor yes I've had many I dont 'get' i just say thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball October 12, 2020 at 10:21 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 October 13, 2020 at 6:20 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 October 12, 2020 at 3:15 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 October 13, 2020 at 6:19 AM thanks GW:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer October 12, 2020 at 1:53 PM ha! this made me laugh, jan! i hope you're at the top of the list! Jan Allison October 12, 2020 at 2:02 PM A bit of tongue in cheek humour, you never know if it will work or not lol:-) hugs jan xx