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Enlightenment

Everything is blurred I put on my spectacles Now I see clearly 08~11~14 Written for haiku on Enlightenment contest sponsored by Marvin Celestial ~awarded 9th place~

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/3/2014 5:26:00 PM

oh, dang, why didn't I think of one like this??? Congrats, you had a great idea.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2014 5:27:00 PM

Thanks Andrea that is a lovely comment:-) Hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/2/2014 12:35:00 PM

I see a clear 9th place in the contest - Congrats, Jan !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2014 1:46:00 PM

LOL Thanks Anne Lise:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/2/2014 9:33:00 AM

you write awarded ninth place. the truth is you were awarded a win. placement is very subjective. that your creation was chosen means the reader was touched and that my dear is always a first place win.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 9/2/2014 9:56:00 AM

that's a good point. i was hoping you wouldn't bring that up. i can't very well argue that can i. kind of makes my point useless doesn't it. heeheeheehee.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2014 9:38:00 AM

I am just grateful for the extra exposure the the winning poems get Maurice - a top 10 place is great:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/2/2014 8:37:00 AM

where will you put all your trophies? Congratulations.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 9/2/2014 9:29:00 AM

and a great reward in those of us who relish reading your well crafted art. Lots Of Love.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2014 9:25:00 AM

Got a bit of a collection recently Maurice - all my poems get printed out and put into a folder - the fact I am writing at all is the best reward in my life:-) Hugs jan xxx

John Lawless

Date: 9/2/2014 8:16:00 AM

is the clarity of vision in the glasses....or in your mind? Great take on this theme.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2014 8:17:00 AM

Both John am blind as a bat without them:-) hugs Jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/2/2014 7:08:00 AM

Oh my shortsighted friend Jan! Super awesome write n a great win, big congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2014 7:43:00 AM

LOl Thanks for the lovely comment Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/2/2014 4:58:00 AM

Congrats on this win, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2014 5:00:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by Dr Mehta:-) I do appreciate your support. Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 9/2/2014 3:37:00 AM

Congrats Jan....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2014 4:26:00 AM

Thanks Tim:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/1/2014 10:11:00 PM

Congratulations Jan. As I read this beautiful Haiku, I realize how much I can relate to this.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/1/2014 10:25:00 PM

ooh just checked got a 9th place thanks so much for dropping by with the good news:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/16/2014 12:15:00 PM

BLUE BLOCKERS!?!?????

Jan Allison
Date: 8/16/2014 12:19:00 PM

I'm not sure what those are!Hugs JAN XXX

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 8/12/2014 4:13:00 AM

A wonderful haiku Jan! ^_^

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 4:42:00 AM

Thank you so much Teddy for your lovely comment:-) Hugs jan xxx

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/11/2014 8:27:00 PM

This poem has the feel of a Zen koan. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison
Date: 8/12/2014 4:41:00 AM

Thanks so much Matthew for your lovely comment:-) Hugs jan xxx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/11/2014 2:06:00 PM

Dear Jan, a very clever approach! Hope you keep your glasses on so you can write more poetry. Best wishes in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 2:14:00 PM

I have to wear them all the time - take them off when i have pics taken i hate my pic being taken anyway LOL:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/11/2014 12:35:00 PM

Clearly beautiful Jan.....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 12:36:00 PM

Love the punn - Thanks so much Tim:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/11/2014 10:51:00 AM

uplifting 'ku.. I haven't seen this contest.. I can see this winning, jan.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 11:21:00 AM

Oh Nette that is so lovely and has boosted my confidence even more:-) Hugs Jan xx

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 8/11/2014 10:25:00 AM

You have to put on God, Jan - not spectacles lol

Toquyen Harrell
Date: 8/11/2014 1:28:00 PM

Lol

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 11:20:00 AM

God provided me with poor eyesight I need spectacles to see him LOL Hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/11/2014 10:02:00 AM

Jan I love this beautiful haiku! Well done! It's a winner!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 10:07:00 AM

Oh thank you so much Pandita I wasn't sure if I hit the 'enlightenment' target here:-) Hugs jan xxx