Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Dinner For Two

We both reached into the chiller cabinet at exactly the same moment
‘Dinner for one’ you said, and we both laughed
Our eyes met and you gave me a shy smile
‘Let’s make it dinner for two’ you said softly and you touched my hand
I hesitated, but only for a second. ‘Okay Frank' …

Arm in arm we stroll back to our rooms at the sheltered housing complex  
Now we are making up for lost time, neither of us is getting any younger
I’d lost my husband several years ago and Frank had lost beloved wife
Who knows what the future holds for us
Love, romance, or companionship
We’ll just take it day by day

Contest: In the mood for Love
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton
11~25~15

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Arthur Vaso January 1, 2016 at 9:49 PM Oh I agree, I think, art, photography, music, poetry are mediums that enhance each other, only a narrow mind could think otherwise! SO beautiful this poem I gotta say it WOW! Jan Allison January 2, 2016 at 4:56 AM Aww thanks I like a WOW now and then lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso December 31, 2015 at 10:43 PM Loved this poem, the photo so goes well with it!! Jan Allison January 1, 2016 at 6:41 AM I write the poems then see if I can find a suitable picture - I was always adamant I would never use the picture option but I have to admit sometimes it can really enhance the poem and does not detract from your words:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy November 30, 2015 at 5:40 PM Lovely, sweet poem, Jan. Congrats on placing. Janice Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 1:14 AM Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Keith Bickerstaffe November 30, 2015 at 2:05 PM So sweet! There's nothing wrong with older folks getting together and sharing...I'm an 'older folk!' Best wishes, Keith Jan Allison November 30, 2015 at 2:12 PM Thanks for dropping by Keith - I write the poem then see if I can find a suitable picture off the web:-) hugs Jan xx Keith Bickerstaffe November 30, 2015 at 2:06 PM P.S. Nice photo!

Skat A November 28, 2015 at 3:08 PM Jan, Congratulations on your lovely poetic mood win. LUV SKAT Jan Allison November 28, 2015 at 3:14 PM Thanks SKAT:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 26, 2015 at 10:02 PM Wonderful pen Jan.. congrats on big win! Jan Allison November 27, 2015 at 2:05 AM Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus November 26, 2015 at 1:19 PM A romantic poem that proves that love has no age! Whatever the sponsor wants is not relevant...I love it!:) Hugs // paul Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 4:46 PM Thanks Paul - I have to go with my flow of the pen:-) hugs jan xx

DM Babbit November 26, 2015 at 9:59 AM Just loved it. Good luck in the contest. DMB Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 9:59 AM Thanks DMB:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux November 26, 2015 at 8:17 AM It was new to them so I would say yes! Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 9:02 AM :-) thanks :-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May November 26, 2015 at 8:10 AM A lovely write Jan...Best wishes Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 8:12 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux November 26, 2015 at 8:06 AM This is so sweet, shall I congratulate you now? Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 8:09 AM Aww thanks Richard - I'm not really sure if it fits the 'new love' category for the contest but had to go with my muse :-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith November 26, 2015 at 7:01 AM I love this Jan. Everyone needs/wants companionship. Good luck Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 7:39 AM Thanks Tim - I'm not sure if it's suitable for the contest but it's what my muse came up with:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop November 26, 2015 at 12:44 AM Oh so sweet and romantic dear Jan. Its good that people get to find companionship and their confort in soneone as they age..Lovely. Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 3:04 AM Thanks Charma:-) I'm not sure if it is what Shadow wants for the contest but thought I'd enter it anyway:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer November 25, 2015 at 7:34 PM this is very touching, jan! good luck in the contest... Jan Allison November 26, 2015 at 3:03 AM Thanks Ilene:-) I'm not sure if it is what Shadow wants for the contest but thought I'd enter it anyway:-) hugs jan xx