Jan Allison Poet Light Verse

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Forever Autumn

I enter
the third season of my life
approaching my Autumn years
 
I marvel
at the shriveled withered leaves 
as they silently swirl in the wind
 
I see 
russet, brown and golden ones fall
their decay will soon rejuvenate the soil
 
I bend
to examine a fallen wrinkled leaf
its veins a reminder of aged wizened hands
 
I know
my final wish will be granted
when I'm scattered like leaves upon the ground



16/4/18

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Mick Talbot May 16, 2018 at 7:32 PM Another one of charm, beauty and truth. Proof, poets, not as some people think, are not aloof. Through autumns hues and more forsooth. Jan, you write heartfelt, this time no spoof. The fading leaves of autumn evoking memories of their youth. Your poetry, your soul exposed, so couth! Jan Allison May 16, 2018 at 7:34 PM Thanks Mick, I can write the odd decent serious poem and this is one of my faves for many many reasons:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich May 2, 2018 at 2:36 PM Wonderful, Jan. Which contest was this in? Big Congrats to you. Jan Allison May 2, 2018 at 2:39 PM I won with Brian!:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry April 19, 2018 at 11:14 AM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem. The pic is perfect! Your imagery and sentiment touching. Jan Allison April 19, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thanks Susan I am delighted to be on the list:-) hugs jan xx

L. J. Carber April 19, 2018 at 8:03 AM Wow! your metaphors are spot on-- and I can so well relate now I'm in my 70's (just wonder how literal you mean the last line)--congrats Jan,on a lovely poem. Jan Allison April 19, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thanks L J I am delighted you interpreted the poem as it is about aging and death and yes the final line is totally true and I've written a poem about my final resting place :-) hugs jan xx www.poetrysoup.com/poem/spectacular_sunset_on_our_final_resting_place_952095

Sandra Haight April 18, 2018 at 8:39 PM Love your poem, Jan! Congratulations on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 19, 2018 at 4:11 AM Many thanks Sandra I am delighted to be placed in this contest:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards April 18, 2018 at 10:09 AM This is soft and lovely, and a reminder to each of us that there is beauty in aging :) Well done dear Jan! Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 12:00 PM Thanks so much Carrie It's a poem I am very proud of:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier April 18, 2018 at 9:10 AM Beautiful, Jan. Congrats on a well deserved podium finish. Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 9:17 AM Thanks Line, I rarely enter Brian's contests especially the premiere ones but I thought this was special enough to try and I'm delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane April 18, 2018 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on making it into the top 3. Lovely write, image, and song. Hugs, Jan. Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:56 AM I'm delighted to be on the list Lin, this is a very special poem to me for many reasons and I thought it worth taking a chance in the contest and I'm delighted to get a podium place:-) hugs jan xx

Elaine George April 18, 2018 at 7:39 AM Absolutely beautiful, Jan...both the picture and your poem. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Sincerely, Elaine Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:55 AM Thanks so much Elaine:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham April 18, 2018 at 7:25 AM Congratulations Jan, a well deserved win. Tom. Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:54 AM Thanks Tom, I rarely enter Brian's contest but when this one was written I felt this poem was special:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf April 17, 2018 at 8:59 AM So touching, and comforting too! I, a nursing home survivor (!), am deeply moved by this, Jan. I can see where some might interpret it negatively. But I don't. Acceptance, (the 'last stage') requires honest assessment, but also hope for renewal. This wonderful poem offers both, in spades! Beautiful! :) gw Jan Allison April 17, 2018 at 9:02 AM You interpreted it perfectly GW :-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith April 16, 2018 at 2:18 PM You're still shining is Summer Jan Allison April 16, 2018 at 2:24 PM thanks Tim:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile April 16, 2018 at 11:51 AM A beautiful expression of the cycle of life, Jan. Often not easy to contemplate yet I did enjoy it so. A wonderful write xxoo Jan Allison April 16, 2018 at 12:04 PM Thanks Mike and I see where I am to be scattered at my final resting place almost every day - a beautiful place I love:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane April 16, 2018 at 10:34 AM Although this deals with death, it's a titch comforting...the thought of going the way of leaves in the wind. Jan Allison April 16, 2018 at 10:46 AM Thanks Lin, the song is one of my faves and was played for me on the radio last night. The poem is about death and not my usual style, but I'm delighted with the end result:-hugs jan xx

Ravi Sathasivam April 16, 2018 at 8:08 AM Excellent. Lovely verses. And beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing it. Jan Allison April 16, 2018 at 10:06 AM Thanks ravi:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham April 16, 2018 at 6:42 AM Beautiful verse Jan, I do love the autumn with all its beauty. Love the gif and accompanying video too. Tom Jan Allison April 16, 2018 at 7:02 AM Thanks Tom it's my favourite season and I adore that track:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit April 16, 2018 at 6:42 AM I read your poem listening to the song..journey through your words took me to Autumn. Though a feeling of melancholy, I found the vibrancy of Autumn..acceptance of the season.. with all that it offers..great song and metaphor, Jan! Jan Allison April 16, 2018 at 7:03 AM You got it spot on vijay, it is about aging and dying:-) hugs Jan xx