Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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Disillusioned

What have I done wrong …why won’t you listen to me
I have my own opinions – I just want you to see

Please will you just listen – I don’t want to fight
We both realise its not simply black or white

You don’t need to explain everything you do
If you listen to me, I will listen to you 

5th February 2015

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Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs February 19, 2015 at 9:48 AM Well put Jan Allison February 19, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thanks so much for reading my poems Gwen:-) I try and write with humour as much as I can but i have to go with the flow of my pen:-)Hugs Jan xx

Jean Omalley Polatnick February 8, 2015 at 9:38 AM Well done! How lucky for you this is NOT about a relationship!! Hope you were heard! Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 11:45 AM Sadly I have been disillusioned with the site recently and unresolved issues - thankfully they now seem to be listening:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler February 7, 2015 at 7:05 AM Jan, I had no idea you British people understand "Fanny" so differently than we do here in the States! Wow, you people are disgusting! Hahaha! If it's any consolation the French are worse when giving vulgar names to certain body parts. Thanks again for reading my naughty limerick, an English invention, by-the-way. / M Jan Allison February 7, 2015 at 9:23 AM LOL that comment is rich coming from you Maurice ha ha ha - thanks as ever for your continuing support:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France February 6, 2015 at 9:18 AM Jan, what an powerful message you have penned, if people just listened instead of talking, well done and thanks for visiting my poetry ~~ Jan Allison February 6, 2015 at 9:40 AM Thanks so much for the lovely comment:-) Sadly I am disillusioned with the site at the moment - they simply will not listen:-( Hugs Jan x

Kelly Deschler February 6, 2015 at 12:32 AM Listening is very important in any type of relationship. It is the only way to really understand and know each other... I feel your frustrations, Jan. A friend and I have been trying to contact Poetry Soup about renewing my membership, and so far, no luck. Jan Allison February 6, 2015 at 3:04 AM 5 e mails and no response to what i consider serious matters - thanks for reading and understanding Kelly. I know others contact the site and get no response - hence the reason i am disillusioned. I am so sorry i missed your contest - I didn't even see it :-( Hugs jan xx.

Andrea Dietrich February 5, 2015 at 6:37 PM Jan, I know you have not been feeling too happy lately. REading below, it looks like I guessed right on what this was about. Yep, it IS very discouraging how they don't listen to us. Nice job in expressing it! Jan Allison February 6, 2015 at 3:01 AM Thanks Andrea - i read the poem to my hubby so he knows it is NOT about US:-) Hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer February 5, 2015 at 6:33 PM excellent advice, very well said in your wonderful poetic style... Jan Allison February 6, 2015 at 3:00 AM Thanks Ilene:-) Hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 3:02 PM Hey Sweetie! I'm listening. You want to cause a riot! I'm right here for you. I'll battle for you. Tell me where and when and how! Hugs Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 4:40 PM My gripe is with the site Eileen - 5 e mails and no response hence my comment to you about not renewing my PM - I am not alone in them not responding to issues and in the end it may simply drive me away. :-( Hugs jan x

M. L. Kiser February 5, 2015 at 2:37 PM You've made such an excellent point with so few words. People do not listen to one another and it's our loss. Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 4:38 PM When I don't renew my PM it will be the site's loss - they do not respond to e mails I feel invisible! Hugs jan x

Leo Larry Amadore February 5, 2015 at 2:37 PM Indeed! Listening is an art difficult to master for some. And merely posturing or being "present" is NOT listening. This is an important message. Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 4:39 PM not just listening but actioning Leo that is my gripe here on the site at the moment:-( Hugs Jan x

Shane Cooper February 5, 2015 at 2:14 PM it is a very good poem Jan. Much more would be accomplished if people listened to each other. And we would all feel a lot more love. To listen to your own heart is also something that you must do, and be true to yourself. Love Shane xxx Mum & Dad? Shane Cooper February 5, 2015 at 4:42 PM Why?? What has happened? You mentioned there were issues before. love shane xxx Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 4:37 PM I am sadly disillusioned with the site Shane:-( Hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen February 5, 2015 at 12:47 PM - Learn to listen, and you will be heard ! - A great poem Jan !!! - // hug Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 4:36 PM Sadly Anne Lise the powers that be at TPS do not listen or rather do not respond to any of my and of others e mails hence my disillusionment:-( Hugs jan xx