Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Cancer - Remembering What You Want To Forget

You crept into our lives
silently stalking
like a cat burglar in the dead of night
invading every aspect of our world

Robotic treatment by the Da Vinci Machine
operated by a skilled surgeon
removed this blight from our lives ...
yet lurking in the back of our minds
your memory remains

Cancer, you violated his body
but in a strange way you were a blessing
by giving us a stark reality check

We appreciate our days on earth are limited
and cherish every second 
living each day to the full

Of course we are realistic
one day you may return
but we will do battle with you again
victory will be ours -
and once more you will be a distant memory!



10/5/18

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Harry Horsman April 13, 2020 at 1:21 AM RE-reading your wonderful positive poem, from my favourites list...Still stands so strong today Jan... Jan Allison April 13, 2020 at 4:28 AM Thanks so much Harry, despite my hubby needing 6 1/2 weeks of radio therapy last year we will always continue to be positive:-) hope you and your loved ones are all ok:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham December 13, 2018 at 12:16 AM I know this one is very personal to you Jan, many of us will have fought that battle too, I'm so glad you won that battle. It does make you see things in a different light. The little things you used to worry about pale in comparison. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Tom. Jan Allison April 13, 2020 at 4:25 AM Thanks so much Tom, yes by my hubby having cancer it has changed our lives in so many ways:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy December 12, 2018 at 9:16 PM Very moving, Jan--CONGRATS on your win. Janice Jan Allison April 13, 2020 at 4:24 AM so sorry I missed replying before Janice:-( Hope you and your loved ones are ok:-) hugs Jan xx

Wren Rushing December 12, 2018 at 6:19 PM Congrats on your win, Jan! Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 6:46 PM thanks Wren:-) x

Laura Leiser December 12, 2018 at 5:27 PM Congrats on your win with this fine poem, Jan! :) Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 6:46 PM Thanks Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw December 12, 2018 at 4:23 PM Congrats for your win, Jan, for your well-expressed verse about this scourge. We pray that insidious disease is gone forever from your family. Thx for your kind comment re my win and a Merry Olde Christmas for you and your family - Bob Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 6:44 PM Been five years since I picked up my pen, he still has blood tests every 3 months now and if he needs further treatment in future we just get on with it, it will never beat us:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf December 12, 2018 at 3:33 PM Congrats on your well deserved win, Jan, I remember reading this several months ago when it was POTD. John Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 6:43 PM Thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire December 12, 2018 at 5:01 AM Jan, I love the way you convey your anger toward "cancer" personified. There is a strength in this poem that I admire and I know it is based on your husband's illness. Congratulations on your win! There were many terrific entries, including yours. Thank you for participating int he contest. Best wishes, Carolyn Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM Thanks so much for giving us the chance to showcase an older poem, this one is very special to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf October 15, 2018 at 3:29 PM Congrats on your win, and may it be a harbinger of a 'triumph for eternity!' Best wishes, Gershon Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 2:59 PM we are determined to beat it Gershon!:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. October 15, 2018 at 2:42 PM I'm just coming back to say Congratulations on your placement in the contest- Alexis Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper October 15, 2018 at 2:27 PM I am sorry I just read you had poem of the day congratulations on both wins lady.. very well done... Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 2:55 PM Thanks Eve. I am sorry I missed commenting earlier:-( hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues October 15, 2018 at 1:34 PM Oh how we wish we could avoid cancer. It takes too many! My dear church friend has stage four colon cancer. Praying...hoping she will beat what they call the “tumor bully” Congratulations, Jan, on your third place win! Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 2:55 PM I hope your friend can beat this cruel disease Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight October 10, 2018 at 12:08 PM Jan, my belated congrats on your very well-written, emotive poem being honored as Poem Of The Day! I can identify very well with your memory of 'this' something you want to forget, that my husband went through years ago. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison October 10, 2018 at 5:19 PM If it hadn't been for his cancer surgery I doubt I would ever have started writing:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett October 10, 2018 at 10:35 AM Please accept my belated Congratulations on your much deserved POTD, this certainly pulls at the heartstrings an inspirational piece of poetry Jan, good luck in contest my dear friend. :)) Jan Allison October 10, 2018 at 5:19 PM Thanks Roy:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane October 8, 2018 at 5:44 AM Well written, Jan. A serious perspective on a world-wide health issue...and no mocking troll remarks on this one getting potd. Jan Allison October 8, 2018 at 6:18 AM Thanks so much Lin for your insightful comment!:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 8, 2018 at 4:36 AM - A commendable poem, Jan - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison October 8, 2018 at 6:18 AM Thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile October 7, 2018 at 8:00 PM Back to say congratulations xxoo Jan Allison October 8, 2018 at 3:37 AM Thanks Mike!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham October 7, 2018 at 3:55 PM Just back thought I'd look in and happy to see your verse as POTD, Congratulations Jan. Tom. Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:56 PM Thanks so much Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley October 7, 2018 at 12:19 PM Your poem is both beautifully moving and inspiring, Jan. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors.. ~Susan Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thanks Susan I'm delighted to be awarded POTD for this poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong October 7, 2018 at 12:11 PM This is beautiful Jan. Congratulations on having it honored as POTD! It is most deserving of the honor! : ) xxoo Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Sunlite Wanter October 7, 2018 at 10:24 AM Very inspiring and comforting, Jan. Congratulations! Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:49 PM Thanks Sunlite:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 7, 2018 at 10:18 AM Back with congratulatory hugs! A wonderful day to you Jan :) xomo! Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:46 PM Thanks Mo this is the icing on the cake:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner October 7, 2018 at 10:09 AM Congratulations Jan on POTD. You have been very blessed. My dad and brother were not so fortunate. Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:45 PM aww so sorry DT, my hubby was lucky mum dad wasn't. hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. October 7, 2018 at 9:39 AM Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved- Alexis Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:45 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Warren Doll October 7, 2018 at 9:10 AM Hi Jan, congratulations on your POTD. Your poem is so to the point about cancer. Good did come from it. You started writing your wonderful poetry. Well done. Sending supportive hugs. Warren Jan Allison October 7, 2018 at 4:41 PM Just think of all the poop I've penned over the last 4 years - over 2000 poems lol:-) hugs Jan xx

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