Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Blooming Poetry

A poem starts as a tiny little seed planted in your mind
You nurture it, in time tiny roots start to form
It keeps on growing, branching out in all directions
Bursting from the buds the verses start to form
Until the poem blooms before your very eyes
Finally you are ready to reveal it in its full glory
You show the poem; your confidence blossoms
Some words may still need cultivating and pruning
Kind people will advise of where to trim or weed
My advice to new writers is simple – just have fun 
Embrace your growing creativity with all your heart


05~16~15

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Eve Roper June 9, 2015 at 7:59 PM Back to congratulate you on your wonderful win. Hugs eve Jan Allison June 10, 2015 at 1:11 AM Thanks Eve:-) Hugs jan xx

Skat A June 9, 2015 at 12:09 PM Jan. Congratulations **SKAT** Jan Allison June 9, 2015 at 12:25 PM Thanks Skat:-) Hugs Jan x

Earl Schumacker June 9, 2015 at 8:47 AM Good morning Jan, Congratulations on your great win and admiral words of wisdom for others. Nice job. Keep up the good work. Have a wonderful day. Take care. Earl Jan Allison June 9, 2015 at 8:49 AM thanks Earl this was written for another contest so i thought I would put it in the one for Thomas - I am pleased Thomas liked it hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A June 8, 2015 at 11:18 PM Jan, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~ Jan Allison June 9, 2015 at 1:10 AM Thanks Linda:-) Hugs jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos June 8, 2015 at 8:59 PM Jan, you just know how to put lovely thoughts and ideas in poetic motion! Wonderful on every level. Congratulations on an awesome win and here's another "7!" Pandita Jan Allison June 9, 2015 at 1:09 AM Thanks Pandita - I wrote this for Tyshawn's contest but thought I would put it in Thomas's contest too:-) Hugs jan xx

Joseph May June 8, 2015 at 5:03 PM This is a gem Jan...Congrats on your win Jan Allison June 8, 2015 at 5:14 PM I wrote it for Tyshawn's contest - thought I would put it in this contest too am just pleased Thomas liked it:-) Hugs jan xx

Old Buck June 4, 2015 at 1:25 PM Jan: This may indeed give some budding young poet a brave heart and "green thumb" to keep on "growing". Well done. oldbuck Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 1:32 PM I can relate to it myself - I have grown in so many ways since starting writing about 16 months ago - the best thing is my self confidence which has soared - the head of English at work has asked me to do another talk on 'creative writing' to our 6th form students and then a follow up session (the first talk I did was in September but with family issues the time hasn't been right until now to do more) Hugs jan xx

James Fraser May 29, 2015 at 5:10 PM 'Nail on the head' for the want of a cliche, YEP :) - hugs, James xxx Jan Allison May 29, 2015 at 5:22 PM Thanks James this is quite a special poem to me:-) Hugs Jan xx

Alexander Seal May 27, 2015 at 3:04 PM That is great Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 3:47 PM Thanks Alexander:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux May 17, 2015 at 8:42 AM Thanks Jan. Jan Allison May 17, 2015 at 8:43 AM You are all in my thoughts Richard:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux May 17, 2015 at 8:22 AM I like this metophor Jan, good luck in the contest. Jan Allison May 17, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thanks Richard - stay positive my friend I know mama bear will be ok:-) Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez May 16, 2015 at 6:59 PM Another wonderful poem from your beautiful heart, Jan. Indeed, what comes from our heart and mind manifests in our creations. There is beauty and wisdom here. A 7. Hugs! Kim :-) Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 7:02 PM Thanks so much Kim I am delighted with all the comments I have had on this poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus May 16, 2015 at 5:12 PM From Poetry soup you now give us poetry farm, Jan! I really like this poem in which you describe how a poem is able to grow slowly until it reaches maturity. The advice in the final two lines is honest and wise. Hugs // paul Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 5:20 PM Thanks Paul I do appreciate all your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton May 16, 2015 at 4:32 PM great advice Jan super poem gl in contest hugs 7*** Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 4:37 PM Thanks Shadow I hope it is what Tyshawn is looking for:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper May 16, 2015 at 3:44 PM Wonderful words of wisdom a7 good luck dear friend hugs Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 3:47 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) Hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2015 at 3:08 PM - Dear Jan, this was beautiful !!! - You have posted a winning poem !!! (7) - hugs & <3 // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 3:10 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Anne Lise:-) Hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath May 16, 2015 at 2:15 PM Really a wonderful blooming poetry styled differently. You have cultivated nicely. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 2:17 PM Thanks BL I hope this grows on the sponsor LOL:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos May 16, 2015 at 2:05 PM Ohhhhhhhh my....what a genius take on Poetry! Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 2:17 PM I'm so glad you like my take on the theme Judy - I have been in the garden today clearing out the greenhouse - maybe that is what inspired this poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet May 16, 2015 at 12:59 PM Your words are descriptive and float their message onto the page with a steady hand and a splash of wisdom, that captures the reader's imagination and attention. Emile. Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 1:04 PM Thanks as ever for a wonderful comment Emile:-) Hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. May 16, 2015 at 12:52 PM Wow! What a great way to explain the process of a poem. Best of luck in the contest. This poem is awesome!-Alexis Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 12:53 PM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Alexis:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian May 16, 2015 at 12:19 PM Jan....I'm with Nandita. This is SUPERB. Oh...I loved it. It's gentle and flowing...sweet and serene and full of lovely imagery. :) You've outdone yourself. Your humor is exceptional, but I love to see your serious soft side too! Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 12:22 PM Thanks so much Eileen - I just go with the flow of my pen - I hope Tyshawn likes my take on the theme too:-) Hugs Jan xx

Nandita Das May 16, 2015 at 12:01 PM For long I was left speechless such is the beauty of this poem. As it says in this poem, I can see how this poem has blossomed in full glory....This is a sure winner. 7...a fave for me. Jan Allison May 16, 2015 at 12:05 PM I'm not exactly sure if it is what Tyshawn is after for the contest - it's just my interpretation of creating a poem - am so glad you liked it Nandita:-) hugs Jan xx