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07/25/23

I caught the bride’s floral bouquet Bitter tears formed in my blue eyes As papa can’t give me away. I caught the bride’s floral bouquet Papa will miss my wedding day It hurts so much when someone dies. I caught the bride’s floral bouquet Bitter tears formed in my blue eyes

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/10/2023 11:58:00 AM

Nicely done Jan. A melancholy catch. Congratulations! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/9/2023 1:04:00 PM

I see you won well with your triolet, Jan. BIG congrats

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/7/2023 6:58:00 PM

Jan, such a sad situation. Your triolet is filled with emotion! Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

Jan Allison
Date: 8/8/2023 12:27:00 AM

Thanks so much for hosting the contest Kim. to be honest |I am not a fan of the form, but i wanted to support your contest and I am delighted to be on the winner's list xx

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/26/2023 1:41:00 PM

Hello Jan. I did not know what I would read when opening the page. This entry is sad yet beautiful at the same time. There are many in this situation on their special day. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. May this day find you well. Blessings (smile)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2023 3:42:00 PM

thanks so much Lisa:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/26/2023 11:53:00 AM

- A day one wants to share with both his father and mother, Jan - Lovely written as always - (I've been on holiday, without soup :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2023 11:58:00 AM

Glad to see you back hope you had a lovely break, recently I was away for 5 days in the Uk:-) hugs jan xx

John Read

Date: 7/26/2023 9:41:00 AM

That's so sad yet still a beautiful poem Jan.xx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2023 11:18:00 AM

thanks John I am not a fan of triolet but each to their own, I much prefer humour, i did do a humourous triolet one called tedious triolet lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/26/2023 4:10:00 AM

Jan, so sweet and sad is your beautiful Triolet! I really like seeing your sentimental side peeking through the laughs!!! Lovely!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2023 11:17:00 AM

aww Thanks Mike, my one for today is a sentimental one too:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/25/2023 11:38:00 PM

You've made us feel the depth of the despair one would feel in such a situation, Jan. So well done. Good luck on the contest and thanks for the visit. Good to be back. Big hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2023 12:10:00 AM

Aww Eileen it is so so so good to see you back, hope you and your family are ok. You were always such an amazing supporter of mine especially when I joined the site and started writing with Darren... we are no longer in touch but I think of him often . hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/25/2023 7:40:00 PM

oh that is a sad one, but so well done, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 7/25/2023 11:25:00 PM

thanks Andrea, as you know I am not a fan of the form in fact i did a poem called tedious triolet lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/25/2023 1:46:00 PM

Very well done and heartfelt!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/25/2023 3:02:00 PM

thanks Kim xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/25/2023 11:39:00 AM

Hello Jan, yes it would be sad for the loss of a family member not being there at a wedding. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/25/2023 12:21:00 PM

Hello Jan, i never know what will come out on my bla=nk page. I let the pen flow until it stops writing. Hugs. /Darlene\

Jan Allison
Date: 7/25/2023 11:48:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by darlene, I never know what my muse will come up with:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/25/2023 11:07:00 AM

Jan, you have captured a depth of contrasting emotions - the joy of a wedding day and the absence of a beloved father on your wedding day. So well done my friend! Hugs and blessings. Best wishes for the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/25/2023 11:09:00 AM

Thanks Sam, I changed the title - not sure Kim will like the poem as I read she wants uplifting but i will take my chance with the poem. I'm not a particular fan of the form so wont re write it lol:-) hugs Jan xx