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Contest: A Mother’s Ears – Craig Cornish
~awarded 3rd place~

She could hear us whisper when she wasn't even in the room Knew we were up to mischief just by looking at our faces Oh how I wish I could turn back the clock … The dawn chorus is no longer music to her ears With limited hearing and failing eyesight the TV remains silent Her only pleasure is listening to talking books on a machine for the blind But the volume is so loud she remains isolated in her own room Why aren't you wearing your hearing aid I ask? But she simply won’t wear it … Won’t admit to the fact old age is creeping up on her So now she lives in her own little world A world of increasing darkness and silence I dread the day she can no longer see or hear me Oh how I wish I could turn back the clock … 05~05~15 Contest: A Mother’s Ears – Craig Cornish ~awarded 3rd place~

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/1/2016 7:13:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your win in Andrea's fave contest. XOX - LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 5/2/2016 7:04:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 4/28/2016 3:42:00 PM

Lovely Jan, sad to see our parents grow older each day.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/28/2016 4:05:00 PM

It is so sad Sara she was so active until she had a fall in 2009 and now here sight is failing - so heartbreaking ... but she is helping me make soup for lunch next week - she is animated if given a task to do:-) hugs Jan xx

Balveen Cheema

Date: 4/28/2016 9:47:00 AM

What sensitivity Jan! It gave a crunchy , lonely feeling. Congrats on being Andrea's fave!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/28/2016 9:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Balveen - mum has so much frustration especially with her failing sight and not being able to do the things she used to love to do:-( hugs Jan xx

David De La Croes

Date: 4/28/2016 7:56:00 AM

Congratualtions on your Fave's win, Jan. Be comforted in the fact that mothers possess more senses than external ones to perceive the presence of loved ones! David

Jan Allison
Date: 4/28/2016 9:55:00 AM

Thanks for those lovely words David:-) hugs Jan xx

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 4/27/2016 9:46:00 PM

A lovely poem Jan, one we in the sandwich generation experience all to often. Growing old is not for the faint of heart. Congrats on your fave win too.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/28/2016 9:54:00 AM

Thanks so much Dave:-) hugs Jan xx

Rob Carmack

Date: 4/27/2016 5:35:00 PM

Yes, the books on tape and those who don't like hearing aides or headphones, so they share the audio with everyone.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2016 6:29:00 PM

Manx Blind welfare provide a wonderful service and the post office do not charge for delivery of the books which is fabulous.Also my hubby has put lots of music onto USB memory sticks for her and has arranged for the MBW to send her a weekly roundup of the news. :-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/27/2016 1:09:00 PM

Lovely and touching, Jan--Congrats on your win! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2016 6:26:00 PM

Thanks Janice it is a very special poem for me:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/27/2016 1:06:00 PM

I do remember this beautiful poem, Jan. Congratulations on your placement in the 'Faves' contest, which I had placed in my Faves last year! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2016 6:26:00 PM

Thanks Sandra I am very touched that Andrea liked this poem so much as to favourite it:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 4/27/2016 10:57:00 AM

oh Jan, so beautiful and now one of my faves...congrats! :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2016 11:07:00 AM

Oh thanks so much LuLoo i didn't know the contest has been finalised - great to see all get first place ... now we have the 2 tier contest system no one can complain :-) :-) hugs Jan xx

Len Gasun

Date: 5/29/2015 7:18:00 AM

This is a very beautiful and touching poem my very dear friend, Jan. I'm so happy to read it this evening. Thank you so much for sharing and my warmest congratulations as well for your win! Biggest hug and cheers! love lots, Leonora

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2015 7:25:00 AM

Thanks so much Leonora I am so pleased to have placed in Craig's contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/26/2015 2:03:00 PM

A huge congratulations to you, Jan, for your fine win on this awesome but so sad poem that so many sons and daughters can identify with. Your last verse...so sad. 7+Fav, Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 2:05:00 PM

It meant a great deal to me to place so highly in Craig's contest - I respect him as a sponsor and the poem meant a lot to me on a personal level:-) hugs Jan xx

Sharon Gulley

Date: 5/26/2015 12:36:00 PM

What a wonderful win here Jan. I love this so very much. It touches my heart and soul in so many ways. I take care of my mother who has increasing memory loss from dementia and I answer the same questions everyday about where dad is and so many other things and it breaks my heart to see her memories taken away. Thanks for sharing this poem, love you. A 7 for me and a Fav...Sharon G.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 12:53:00 PM

It breaks my heart Sharon mum's memory loss is caused by a fall in 2009 but her failing sight is so so hard for us to cope with on top of that she has lost dad and her home - so much to deal with but we are still hopeful for the future and take every day as it comes:-) Hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/22/2015 1:32:00 PM

Anytime Jan... Hugs right back

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2015 1:44:00 PM

:-) x

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/22/2015 1:03:00 PM

Nice win..... LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2015 1:09:00 PM

thanks Linda:-) Hugs jan xx

Emmanuel Brian Oule

Date: 5/19/2015 9:38:00 AM

I deeply fell in love with this writing, Well crafted #Ali and Congs Bryan Loves, Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2015 10:51:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by Bryan:-) Hugs jan xx

Skat A

Date: 5/19/2015 9:21:00 AM

Jan, Congratulations on your win. Have a nice day. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2015 10:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 5/19/2015 8:21:00 AM

Back dear friend to congratulate you on your wonderful win on your poem hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2015 10:48:00 AM

Thanks Eve I was so pleased Craig liked it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 5/18/2015 10:21:00 PM

Heartfelt Jan, congrats on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2015 1:13:00 AM

Thanks for your continued support Ed:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

Date: 5/18/2015 5:53:00 PM

Jan, you have enough credible comments here that you could open your own Parliament!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2015 1:13:00 AM

lol - Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

Date: 5/18/2015 5:25:00 PM

Congratulations! You must now visit your Mum and tell her that you have won and she is the reason for your great happiness!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/18/2015 5:28:00 PM

I will see her tomorrow Judy - have started to read her my poetry especially the funny poems which she adores - her 96 yr old brother and 88 yr old sister still both write poetry - so maybe me starting writing is no surprise! Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 5/18/2015 4:18:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/18/2015 4:28:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph I am absolutely delighted to place in Craig's contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 5/9/2015 1:47:00 PM

So sad to read Jan, and the way old age can slowly strip peoples pride and respect in themselves. The fortunate to live long are dealt cards which demeans their joys of gracing this wonderful planet. Blimey, a tear appears, tremendously moving poetry, big softie that I am. Good luck in the contest, James xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/9/2015 2:47:00 PM

Thanks James it was quite an emotional write for me:-) Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 5/7/2015 12:16:00 AM

Jan, staggering in raw emotion, overwhelming, 7, and thanks for all your comments on my poetry

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2015 1:40:00 AM

Thanks so much Broken Wings its my first real attempt at free verse hope Craig likes it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/6/2015 3:27:00 PM

The realization of our parents aging is never easy. It is a sad day that we all will face... Your poem touches me deeply and tugs at my heart. Really great work, Jan. Good luck in Craig's contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/6/2015 3:33:00 PM

Thanks Kelly it is a heartfelt write but I just have to go with the flow of my pen:-) Hugs Jan xx

Thomas Martin

Date: 5/6/2015 1:21:00 PM

Like the slow, graceful tone of this piece. Very touching.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/6/2015 1:28:00 PM

Thanks Thomas it is written from the heart I hope it fits the bill for Craig:-) Hugs jan xx