Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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

 

Can You Hear Me Mother

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 May 1, 2016 at 7:13 PM Jan, Congratulations on your win in Andrea's fave contest. XOX - LINDA Jan Allison May 2, 2016 at 7:04 AM Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Chansarkar April 28, 2016 at 3:42 PM Lovely Jan, sad to see our parents grow older each day. Jan Allison April 28, 2016 at 4:05 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 April 28, 2016 at 9:47 AM What sensitivity Jan! It gave a crunchy , lonely feeling. Congrats on being Andrea's fave! Jan Allison April 28, 2016 at 9:56 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 April 28, 2016 at 7:56 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 April 28, 2016 at 9:55 AM Thanks for those lovely words David:-) hugs Jan xx

D.W. Rodgers April 27, 2016 at 9:46 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 April 28, 2016 at 9:54 AM Thanks so much Dave:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy April 27, 2016 at 1:09 PM Lovely and touching, Jan--Congrats on your win! Janice Jan Allison April 27, 2016 at 6:26 PM Thanks Janice it is a very special poem for me:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight April 27, 2016 at 1:06 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 April 27, 2016 at 6:26 PM Thanks Sandra I am very touched that Andrea liked this poem so much as to favourite it:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars April 27, 2016 at 10:57 AM oh Jan, so beautiful and now one of my faves...congrats! :)-luloo Jan Allison April 27, 2016 at 11:07 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 May 29, 2015 at 7:18 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 May 29, 2015 at 7:25 AM Thanks so much Leonora I am so pleased to have placed in Craig's contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:03 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 May 26, 2015 at 2:05 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 May 26, 2015 at 12:36 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 May 26, 2015 at 12:53 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 May 22, 2015 at 1:32 PM Anytime Jan... Hugs right back Jan Allison May 22, 2015 at 1:44 PM :-) x

Poet Destroyer A May 22, 2015 at 1:03 PM Nice win..... LINDA Jan Allison May 22, 2015 at 1:09 PM thanks Linda:-) Hugs jan xx

Emmanuel Brian Oule May 19, 2015 at 9:38 AM I deeply fell in love with this writing, Well crafted #Ali and Congs Bryan Loves, Hugs Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 10:51 AM Thanks so much for dropping by Bryan:-) Hugs jan xx

Skat A May 19, 2015 at 9:21 AM Jan, Congratulations on your win. Have a nice day. SKAT Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 10:50 AM Thanks so much Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper May 19, 2015 at 8:21 AM Back dear friend to congratulate you on your wonderful win on your poem hugs Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 10:48 AM Thanks Eve I was so pleased Craig liked it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs May 18, 2015 at 10:21 PM Heartfelt Jan, congrats on your win! Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 1:13 AM Thanks for your continued support Ed:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos May 18, 2015 at 5:53 PM Jan, you have enough credible comments here that you could open your own Parliament! Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 1:13 AM lol - Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos May 18, 2015 at 5:25 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 May 18, 2015 at 5:28 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 May 18, 2015 at 4:18 PM Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison May 18, 2015 at 4:28 PM Thanks so much Joseph I am absolutely delighted to place in Craig's contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser May 9, 2015 at 1:47 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 May 9, 2015 at 2:47 PM Thanks James it was quite an emotional write for me:-) Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France May 7, 2015 at 12:16 AM Jan, staggering in raw emotion, overwhelming, 7, and thanks for all your comments on my poetry Jan Allison May 7, 2015 at 1:40 AM Thanks so much Broken Wings its my first real attempt at free verse hope Craig likes it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler May 6, 2015 at 3:27 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 May 6, 2015 at 3:33 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 May 6, 2015 at 1:21 PM Like the slow, graceful tone of this piece. Very touching. Jan Allison May 6, 2015 at 1:28 PM Thanks Thomas it is written from the heart I hope it fits the bill for Craig:-) Hugs jan xx

Judy Konos May 6, 2015 at 10:16 AM How very lovely.....

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