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Beauty and Diversity

Beauty is said to be skin deep
cancer… a silent thief
chemotherapy has taken its toll

Her hair, once a river of gold
now flows onto the hairdresser’s floor

Placing a scarlet wig on her head
Sue looks in the mirror and smiles ...
she’d always dreamed of being a red head

Contest Beauty and Diversity Sponsored by Poet Destroyer A
04~24~16

beautycancerhairhealthinspirationalfree verse

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Evelyn Swartz

April 6, 2021 at 2:25 AM

sad and beautiful good job

Kim Merryman

March 31, 2021 at 2:02 PM

I like this, Jan! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Jan Allison

April 1, 2021 at 10:44 AM

thanks Kim its a hard hitting subject I guess:-( hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

May 1, 2016 at 11:31 AM

Came by to read this again, and say congrats!!! Hugs

Jan Allison

April 1, 2021 at 10:44 AM

thanks Art am so sorry i missed this before!:-( hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

May 1, 2016 at 6:00 AM

Great write:) congratulations Jan:)

Jan Allison

April 1, 2021 at 10:43 AM

thanks Jo am so sorry i missed this before!:-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

April 30, 2016 at 10:24 AM

Congrats on your top win Jan...

Jan Allison

April 30, 2016 at 2:39 PM

Thanks Joseph i was absolutely delighted to get the top spot:-) hugs jan xx

Hansteven Selfa

April 30, 2016 at 8:51 AM

Congratulations Jan Allison on your win. You write with confidence and power, and most of all beauty and diversity! Keep up the good work as I continue to read your works! _ Hansteven

Jan Allison

April 30, 2016 at 2:39 PM

Thanks Hansteven:-) hugs Jan xx

Manmath Dalei

April 29, 2016 at 11:21 PM

Jan, congratulations on your top win. Very brilliant & outstanding write.loved it.................hugs

Jan Allison

April 30, 2016 at 3:09 AM

Many thanks Manmath:-)I am so so glad PD liked it so much:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

April 29, 2016 at 3:13 PM

Jan, congratulations on your top of the podium placement for this excellent poem! Well done. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 4:02 PM

Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven

April 29, 2016 at 1:34 PM

Hi Jan, Congratulations on your win in the contest. A beautiful write Jan. It touches deep. "Beauty And Diversity, i can tell why this piece did win. An excellent write as usual. This is a definite seven Jan. Congratulations once again. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 4:02 PM

I am so delighted to get top spot Mike it hopefully sends out a positive message:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

April 29, 2016 at 11:43 AM

Congratulations Jan, terrific write...

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 11:56 AM

Thanks Charlie I am so delighted this topic will get more exposure - cancer is a subject very close to my heart - without my husband being affected i would never have started writing:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

April 29, 2016 at 11:27 AM

Congrats on your superb win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 11:28 AM

Thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Jill Spagnola

April 29, 2016 at 11:03 AM

Congratulations Jan, you sure are a tuff act to follow :), jill

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 11:28 AM

Thanks Jill:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

April 29, 2016 at 10:16 AM

Dear Jan, I don't know how this snuck into first place... LOL... JK... In my thoughts you did a wonderful job, it was a touching entry. I will tell you exactly what line(s), drove me to give you first place. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8- LOL :);) yes, every line was connected. I was moved by the way ended the poem with a very positive view. I too would see the beauty in having to look at my new conquering self... A perfect 7 and win. LOVE LINDA

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 10:37 AM

Am choked up by your comment Linda... just glad I 'snuck into first place' lol I am just delighted the poem will get more exposure through your contest and give a positive message :-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

April 29, 2016 at 10:10 AM

Jan, Congratulations on your Beauty and Diversity WIN:):):) I thank you so much for supporting my contest. Stop by my blog "A Writer" if you like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ ((ps, thanks for the blog comment))

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 10:33 AM

Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Lukas Ficklin

April 29, 2016 at 9:22 AM

Beautiful win! A fabulous write.

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 9:48 AM

Thanks Lukas I am absolutely delighted to get the top spot - a subject very close to my heart:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars

April 29, 2016 at 9:10 AM

Jan, back with my congrats on your poem! Well done and congrats for your top win! :)-luloo

Jan Allison

April 29, 2016 at 9:47 AM

Thanks LuLoo I am absolutely delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

April 25, 2016 at 8:51 AM

Beauty with diversity perfectly matched my lovely friend. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison

April 25, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Thanks so much BL:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars

April 24, 2016 at 11:57 AM

wow Jan, this is so powerful. Cancer is a terrible disease to live through. Best wishes for the contest lovely lady :)-luloo

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 12:05 PM

Thanks so much LuLoo. Knowing waht my hubby went through and my father y muse went into overdrive for this one - I hope DP likes my take on the theme :-) hugs jan xx

Umnewa Brett Somers Formerly Winkofheart

April 24, 2016 at 11:41 AM

"Beauty is said to be skin deep...cancer a silent thief" ... I like this line Jan. It implies there's depth beyond image and circumstance. ~Brett

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 11:46 AM

Thanks Brett :-) I know so many people that have been affected by the ravages of this dreadful disease.. I wanted the to end on a positive note :-)hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 24, 2016 at 8:31 AM

- Today is the hair the slightest concern (regard to cancer treatment) ...... hair can be bought and it looks both real and beautiful ! -A wonderful poem to highlighting the beauty, dear Jan :) - Good luck in contest - hugs // Sun :)

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 9:14 AM

Thanks Anne Lise I wanted to make the final part of the poem postive - I hope PD likes my interpretation of her theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Davey

April 24, 2016 at 6:50 AM

Great positive ending to a very sad situation I know I watched my favorite person in the world go through it for 3 long years!!

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 6:58 AM

Thanks for your comment Brian ... I think many can relate to this I wanted the ending to give a positive message:-( hugs Jan xx

Adelle Badke

April 24, 2016 at 4:08 AM

So very sad but on the other hand it holds a depth of hope and beauty in another hand, especially in the last three lines. Great poem Jan. xxx Adelle

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 6:01 AM

Thanks Adelle that is the message I wanted to get over one of hope and determination that it can be beaten:-) hugs jan xx

Wendy Rycroft

April 24, 2016 at 3:59 AM

LOVELY POEM BUT SAD XXXXXXX

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 6:02 AM

Thanks Wendy:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

April 23, 2016 at 10:27 PM

Loved this, so sad when cancer strikes!

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 6:03 AM

I have managed to turn my hubby's cancer into something good ... without it you would have missed out on my poop poems and some serious ones too :-):-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

April 23, 2016 at 9:01 PM

Sometimes something as simple as a wig can make you feel good about yourself...well done Jan

Jan Allison

April 24, 2016 at 5:59 AM

Thanks Tim. A neighbour had cancer - I was so shocked to see her in the garden with no hair - .. She started to wear a wig then gave up and wore scarves until her hair grew back:-) hugs jan xx

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