Jan Allison Poet Verse

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Daybreak

As dawn breaks 

birds start singing, 

I hear 

their sweet chorus 

and smile, knowing that
 
I awake
 
to see 

the sun rise 

on a 

brand new day.

Life passes

by all too quickly,

so we should all cherish

each

moment we have left

Yalto poems only Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Emile Pinet
9/17/19

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Reason A. Poteet December 13, 2022 at 3:07 AM each moment, right indeed, Jan. A marvelous win for a marvelous piece. Thanks for sharing your thoughts of inspiration.

Connie Marcum Wong October 2, 2019 at 2:08 PM So true Jan. My husband and I were discussing how fast this past 30 years have flown by just yesterday. I loved your beautiful winning poem. Congratulations on your second placement! : ) xxoo

Beata Agustin October 1, 2019 at 12:40 AM Wow! Congrats. Thanks for the advice; and for sharing your talent. God bless you.

Jeanne Mcgee September 30, 2019 at 6:47 PM Yes, we should cherish each moment because we don't know how long we have...congrats on your top placement Jan.

Ann Gilmour September 30, 2019 at 2:55 PM Beautiful uplifting poem Jan, so deserving of your podium win. I am always up to see the sunrise and this morning over Eastbourne there was the most vividly coloured sky of deep purples, oranges and red it was truly stunning. Like your poem the sunrise always lifts my spirit and fills me with joy for the day ahead. Many congrats Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Hamilton September 30, 2019 at 1:32 PM Congrats Jan you're on a roll lately, winning becomes you!

Edward Ibeh September 30, 2019 at 12:47 PM Back with congrats on a great win, Jan!:-)

P.S. Awtry September 30, 2019 at 10:46 AM Congratulations Jan! What a beautiful poem and message :)

Emile Pinet September 30, 2019 at 10:27 AM Congratulations Jan, your poem has placed "Second" in my PoetrySoup contest. Very well done my friend, Emile.

David Mohn September 30, 2019 at 10:26 AM Congratulations Jan on your beautiful winner :)

Kim Rodrigues September 24, 2019 at 8:33 AM Lovely, Jan! I had a sweet bird singing just for me this morning. I believe! I believe!

Susan Ashley September 20, 2019 at 3:56 PM Indeed! The emotional beauty of your poem is tinted with melancholy like the leaves tinged with color in early autumn. Superb and affecting poetry, Jan. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos September 20, 2019 at 8:27 AM A lovely poem Jan - my favorite time to see the sun rising is when we go down to the coast as we leave at about 4.00 in the morning when it is still pitch dark. Good luck in the contest. Hugs, Jennifer.

James Edward Lee Sr. September 19, 2019 at 12:39 PM As always you rank as one of PS... top Poetess... My opinion Grand Write... Wish you high placement in the contest Enjoyed this verse Write on... James

Alexis Y. September 18, 2019 at 4:08 PM Hi Jan, This is just lovely my friend. The message within this is good as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the of your day:-) Alexis

Edward Ibeh September 18, 2019 at 5:41 AM This is a brilliant Yalto, Jan:-) I really enjoyed it. Good luck in the contest! Faved. Jan Allison September 18, 2019 at 9:41 AM I'm delighted you liked it Edward, thanks for creating this challenging form!:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie September 17, 2019 at 6:51 PM Correct Jan … life can become extinct for anyone at any age. Life for the moment to an extent - thanks again Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison September 18, 2019 at 9:40 AM my hubby's cancer returned we take nothing for granted Lindsay and live life to the full:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta September 17, 2019 at 5:59 PM Apaches rise before dawn to greet the sun with prayers of thanks for another day with another opportunity to make this world a better place for ALL creatures to live in harmony. Isn't it strange that the sun rises every morning, yet most people still can not perceive the web of life? Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison September 18, 2019 at 9:39 AM I love your comment Rico, thanks!:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich September 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM wonderful, dear Jan!! how are you doing there today? Jan Allison September 18, 2019 at 9:39 AM Thanks Andrea, all good here son has gone now but I still have little time for writing or soup:-( hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire September 17, 2019 at 4:50 PM Indeed, we often take the beauty of nature for granted. Glad you are a "Carpe' Diem" type lady. You did a great job with this form, Jan. I don't think all the syllable counts would work for me, but you handled them masterfully. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn Jan Allison September 18, 2019 at 9:38 AM thanks Carolyn I enjoyed the challenge of the form:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green September 17, 2019 at 1:47 PM Beautifully done Jan, so uplifting and inspirational Jan Allison September 17, 2019 at 4:46 PM thanks Chris I can write the odd serious poem from time to time :-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer September 17, 2019 at 10:17 AM this is lovely, jan, and so optimistic! maybe if i could see that sunrise, i'd feel that way more often... Jan Allison September 17, 2019 at 12:04 PM Hubby has some super pics of sunsets not so many of sunrise though!:-) hugs Jan x

Regina Mcintosh September 17, 2019 at 9:56 AM Beautifully expressed. Blessings to you Jan Allison September 17, 2019 at 12:03 PM Thanks Regina:-) hugs jan x

Abdullah Alhemaidy September 17, 2019 at 9:25 AM Yes! Positive feeling! Jan Allison September 17, 2019 at 12:03 PM Thanks Abdullah:-) hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit September 17, 2019 at 7:58 AM What a wonderful way to start my day reading your lovely poem, Jan. So much beauty and charm in your vibrant depiction as your poem begins--and so much wisdom in the ending words. All accomplished in just a few lines. Superb!! Jan Allison September 17, 2019 at 12:02 PM Thanks Vijay:-) hugs Jan xx