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Feathers Fly

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My sister persuaded me for a dare
to take the cushion off grandma’s chair
and although we knew it wasn’t right
we would use it to for a pillow fight
‘We’d  better play outdoors’ I said
as Susie whacked me on the head


So we ran to play in grandpa’s field
until  the old cushion began to yield
downy feathers, so soft and white
which made us whoop with pure delight
But grandpa saw what we had done
he scolded us and stopped our fun

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Rhyming Me A Poem 2 Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Eve Roper

10/29/21

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/23/2021 9:40:00 AM

Ah, the pure mischief of childhood vividly illustrated Jan! Congratulations on your win! Hugs.

John Watt

Date: 11/18/2021 2:39:00 PM

Hope Grandma had a cushy bottom to sit upon until she repairs the damage! You've tapped into a vein of youthful levity that just makes me smile, Jan. Congrats on your win, and thanks for the taste of childhood glee. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:35:00 PM

Thanks John it was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/15/2021 8:48:00 AM

Congratulations on this delightful whimsical poem. Oh what joy there is in being naughty! Blessings, Paulette

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:34:00 PM

Thanks Paulette:-) hugs Jan xx

Meghan Hutchings

Date: 11/14/2021 5:50:00 PM

Congratulations!!! I love your poem, not only because is it very well-written, but because it also makes me think of my sister and me when we were young! Careless fun until the scolding began...LOL -Meghan

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:34:00 PM

Thats a lovely comment thanks Meghan:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/14/2021 9:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Feathers fly" is a fun/cute~~story/write. The girls are having way toooo much fun. Enjoy your win with blessings................

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:34:00 PM

Thanks Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 11/14/2021 9:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Jan. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:33:00 PM

Thanks so much for the contest prompt Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/9/2021 10:14:00 AM

Sweet memories Jan. I am thinking about you and hope you are feeling better. You are in my prayers my friend. Blessings xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Connie apart from the tiredness I am fine xx:-) hugs Jan xx

Bill Baker

Date: 11/3/2021 3:17:00 PM

Now "Feathers Fly" was a fun read. A happy time (or at least memories of a happy time). Well written and appreciated. Thank you for sharing. Bill Baker

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:29:00 PM

Thanks Bill:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/1/2021 11:07:00 AM

Grandpa! Why? Come on! So much fun.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:28:00 PM

miserable old man - mine sure was lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/1/2021 2:32:00 AM

what a happy poem and what joy it must have given you both, the fun compared to the scolding you had out weighs everything especially the laughter it brought you both - I FORESEE A WIN IN THIS CONTEST! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:28:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer it was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 10/31/2021 6:54:00 AM

Good entry in Eve’s contest, Jan. I had a go but my wit took a vacation (the dragon kept incinerating the fairy’s skimpy outfit!) Not given up yet. But what about that spoilsport grandad… grumpy old duffer! Good luck. Terry

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2021 3:28:00 PM

thanks Terry, my muse vanished with covid:-( hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/30/2021 6:41:00 PM

Sweet, cute, with a touch of Jan to boot! Lovely done, my friend. :) gw

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2021 4:12:00 AM

thanks GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/30/2021 11:50:00 AM

Enjoyed! This is quite well done, Jan, so you are assured a win! Aloha!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2021 4:12:00 AM

thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/30/2021 5:44:00 AM

Heya Jan, if a picture could paint a thousand words, well you managed it here with less than one hundred, and bringing the very essence of our childhood pillow fights to life, A joy to read, all the best in contest, cheers David

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2021 4:12:00 AM

Thanks David:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/30/2021 1:19:00 AM

You hit the jackpot with this poem. Best for a win. Hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2021 4:11:00 AM

thanks Victor:-) hugs jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 10/29/2021 5:30:00 PM

Great contest entry, nice take on image 3...well done...Delice

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2021 4:11:00 AM

thanks Delice:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/29/2021 3:41:00 PM

A fun one Jan! I enjoyed this :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/29/2021 5:27:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/29/2021 2:52:00 PM

Wow!Jan, You wrote a good poem, It complimented the picture very well. Your rhymes and content were outstanding. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/29/2021 3:35:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely comment Alexis, happy weekend:-) hugs Jan xx