Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Dragonflies Dancing

Sunlight sparkles on the shimmering pond
its mirror like surface smooth as silk
dragonflies dance across the water 
performing aerial acrobatics like a circus in the air

Water dipping on a fairground ferris wheel 
then plunging dramatically like a helicopter in free-fall
rising and falling skimming the water so gracefully
transparent gossamer wings flapping in flight

Shimmering like a sapphire in the early morning sun
dazzling me with your infinite beauty
On summer days I wish I had wings
seeing dragonflies’ dancing makes my heart sing

This is one of my early poems and it is a particular favourite as I tried very hard with the imagery



15th May 2014

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Susan Lawrence September 19, 2020 at 12:45 PM Jan... Such lovely imagery and I could feel your heart sing throughout this dance. Thank you for your vision. Jan Allison September 20, 2020 at 7:36 AM thanks Susan, i recently found my poem being used on an exam paper... although I am delighted they didn't even get my name correct - calling me Jan Allison May :-) hugs Jan xx

Annette Gagliardi April 29, 2017 at 3:47 PM What great imagery - it flows. Jan Allison April 30, 2017 at 2:30 PM I am so so proud of this poem Annette it is one of my early poems and I tried so hard with my imagery:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White September 18, 2016 at 7:53 AM Grats Jan :) I love Dragonflies! Jan Allison September 18, 2016 at 11:53 AM Me too Darren that's why I changed my avatar to one on the strength of this poem - it is a special poem I tried so hard with my imagery:-) hugs Jan xx

Afzal Nusker September 17, 2016 at 11:36 PM Fabulous poem, Jan. Hugs, Afzal Jan Allison September 18, 2016 at 11:52 AM Thanks Afzal:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A July 12, 2016 at 11:24 PM Jan, Congratulations on your 101 in a ROW contest number 3 win, Luv SKAT Jan Allison September 18, 2016 at 11:51 AM Thanks SO much Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman July 11, 2016 at 4:21 PM What a delightful picture your poem paints, Jan! Congrats on your placement in the contest! Jan Allison July 11, 2016 at 4:23 PM Thanks so much Kim it is one of my very early poems and I tried so hard with the imagery:-) hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath July 11, 2016 at 12:20 PM Beautiful poem and drawn a beautiful picture. Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Jan Allison July 11, 2016 at 4:23 PM Thanks so much BL:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May July 9, 2016 at 7:30 AM Congrats on your win with this wonderful write Jan.. Jan Allison July 11, 2016 at 4:22 PM Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A July 9, 2016 at 4:28 AM Jan,, Congratulations on your win. Stop by my blog "The Garden Spider" if you like. Nice to have you join my contest. Luv Linda Jan Allison July 11, 2016 at 4:20 PM Thanks for another win Linda This is one of my early poems and I tried so hard with the imagery:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen June 16, 2016 at 8:26 AM - A wonderful choice of your own favorite poem to this contest, Jan - Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison June 16, 2016 at 5:34 PM Thanks Anne Lise it was a very early poem and I was trying so hard with my imagery:-) I changed my avatar quite soon after writing this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman November 11, 2015 at 4:34 PM A lovely descriptive write, Jan! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Jan Allison November 11, 2015 at 4:54 PM Thanks Kim I remember trying so hard with the imagery for this poem:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A November 10, 2015 at 12:04 PM Jan, nice. SK Jan Allison November 10, 2015 at 12:06 PM Thanks as ever for your support Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor November 10, 2015 at 12:23 AM Jan one of my favorites for this contest. I remember watching these beautiful masters of flight when I was a child by a frog pond. They mesmerize you with their supreme flight abilities. This write brought back memories. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your win!!!! Jan Allison November 10, 2015 at 1:11 AM This is one of my very early poems and I tried so hard with the imagery:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter May 7, 2015 at 3:33 PM Jan, awesome imagery and indisputable proof that, to quote a song, "Everything is beautiful in its own way." That, I should note, includes your poetry. Jan Allison May 7, 2015 at 3:37 PM Aww Paul you are so kind. I am so so proud of this poem it is one of my early writes where I tried so hard with my imagery and I continue to learn. I have critics of my work who don't like my 'simple style' but I won't change who I am or how I write just to please a few:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shane Cooper January 20, 2015 at 6:26 PM I had not read this poem before, you have so many to look though, it is wonderful. what a beautiful picture you have woven with your words. it is in my favourites. love Shane xxx Jan Allison January 20, 2015 at 6:34 PM It's one of my favourites too Shane - I tried so hard with the imagery:-) Not long after I wrote this I changed to the avatar I have now:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler December 4, 2014 at 1:43 AM I really enjoyed reading this beautiful poem once again! It takes me back to the warm summertime on this cold winter's day... Congrats on your win, Jan! Wonderful writing! Jan Allison December 4, 2014 at 4:30 AM Thanks Kelly this is a fave poem of mine too:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans December 2, 2014 at 2:50 PM I see why it won 1st place. A wonderful poem Jan. Congratulations on your win. 7+fav Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 2:57 PM tanks so much Brenda:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne December 2, 2014 at 6:52 AM One of my favorites. I love this Jan. A Fav! Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 10:28 AM One of mine too Maurice I tried really hard with the imagery:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus November 30, 2014 at 4:51 PM Hi Jan...I read this poem about six months ago and I enjoyed it immensely....and still do!! I call it the dragonfly dance:) Congratulations on your win. hugs // paul Jan Allison November 30, 2014 at 4:56 PM Thank you so much Paul it is a favourite of mine one where I tried so hard with the imagery:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Joseph May November 30, 2014 at 11:26 AM A lovely dance Jan...Congrats on your win Jan Allison November 30, 2014 at 12:15 PM thanks so much Joseph:-) Hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 30, 2014 at 7:29 AM Very sweet tender write Jan! Congrats on big win! Jan Allison November 30, 2014 at 8:00 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) hugs jan x

Tim Smith November 30, 2014 at 7:09 AM Congrats Jan,....hugs Tim Jan Allison November 30, 2014 at 7:59 AM Thanks Tim its one of my favourite poems I tried so hard with the imagery:-) Hugs Jan x

Skat A November 30, 2014 at 1:02 AM JAN, Congratulations, thank you for the support. ~SKAT~ Jan Allison November 30, 2014 at 5:29 AM Many thanks Skat on my 8th place:-) Hugs Jan x

Kelly Deschler August 24, 2014 at 12:58 AM I remember seeing those dragonflies during the summer, always hovering over the lakes at dusk.... This is a lovely poem, Jan. The imagery is just spectacular! Congratulations on a well deserved win! Jan Allison August 24, 2014 at 2:22 AM Many thanks for the lovely comment Kelly this is the first poem where I really concentrated on imagery and it is a special poem to me:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight August 20, 2014 at 3:57 PM Hi Jan -- congratulations on 1st place for your lovely poem. I loved the imagery and flow. Sandra Jan Allison August 20, 2014 at 4:07 PM Thank you so much for the lovely comment Sandra -) Hugs jan xxx

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