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From Bard To Verse

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My favourite poetry form is rhyme Love to write in rhyme at any time My aim is to try and make you smile If I succeed it is all worthwhile I work hard to dispel the rumour Brits have no sense of humour In my eyes there’s nothing worse Than a half rhymed attempt at verse If it's forced and doesn’t make sense To me this a poetical offence We all enjoy writing in a different style I’m learning new forms all the while What suits one may not suit another I still have so much to learn and discover The most important thing is I started writing Reading poems by others is so very exciting 10~30~15 Contest - what is your favourite poem form Sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/7/2015 2:00:00 PM

love these couplets - and the witty title. Yes, so many think we Brits are humourless - actually, I think most of them are, LOL

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2015 3:24:00 PM

We need to prove them wrong Jack lol:-) Have a couple of limericks to post soon:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/5/2015 2:09:00 PM

I forgot to do my 7 which gives me a chance to tell you that I also adore the title, fell in love with it instantly ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2015 3:13:00 PM

I do like to be creative with the titles CayCay - couldn't resist this one lol:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/5/2015 2:08:00 PM

I absolutely adore this, an excellent poem, Jan ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2015 3:12:00 PM

Thanks CayCay:-) hugs jan xx

Leon Enriquez

Date: 11/4/2015 1:05:00 AM

Dear Jan: Lovely write. Lovely read. Enjoyed this poem. Congratulations! All the best then, Leon.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2015 9:51:00 AM

Thanks so much Leon:-) hugs jan xx

Terry O'Leary

Date: 11/3/2015 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations on your win on this fine poem!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2015 1:06:00 PM

Thanks so much Terry:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 11/2/2015 5:52:00 PM

Simply Excellent My heartiest Congratulation on your win Anisha D

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2015 3:07:00 AM

Thanks Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 11/2/2015 5:39:00 PM

Love your couplet, congratulations on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2015 3:06:00 AM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Frederic Parker

Date: 11/2/2015 3:40:00 PM

Rhymes are close to my heart...congratulations on your win

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 3:45:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Frederic I do appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/2/2015 12:53:00 PM

Great tribute to Rhyme with your lovely Rhyme, Jan! Nicely done, and congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:56:00 PM

Thanks Sandra I do enjoy other forms too I have learned so much on my poetry journey:-) hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 11/2/2015 12:24:00 PM

Hi Jan: Finally, An opinionated poet. Congratuatons!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:48:00 PM

I have always loved rhyming words Ralph and that is my preferred style of poetry - each to their own but I would never criticise the work of others although I have had my style knocked on more than one occasion:-( hugs jan xx

Balveen Cheema

Date: 11/2/2015 12:04:00 PM

On Isle of Man Brits live all the time In a peaceful world they spell only rhyme! Congrats Jan! Love, Balveen

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:43:00 PM

When i first started writing I would think in rhyme it was dreadful lol - thankfully I have got over that phase now:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A

Date: 11/2/2015 11:46:00 AM

Jan, awesome win. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:42:00 PM

Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 11/2/2015 11:29:00 AM

Congrats on your win! Well deserved! Be blessed -LU

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:41:00 PM

Thanks so much Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/2/2015 10:17:00 AM

congrats on your fine win, jan... this couplet is really good!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:39:00 PM

Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 11/2/2015 10:08:00 AM

Clearly stated, my dear Jan, but to each his own. Rhyme has its place, of course, but when omitted the poetry is just as good, if not better. Suggestion: 5th couplet, 2nd line: The second "this" not needed. Thanks for posting the poem. You're getting better and better all the time. All that hidden talent is coming out! / M

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:39:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kind words Maurice:-) I like writing in many different forms and have learned so much on my poetry journey - I do like writing in rhyme but will have a go at most styles now:-)I have made the amendment you suggested - thanks:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/2/2015 9:59:00 AM

Congratulations in your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 12:36:00 PM

Thanks so much Nayda i had fun with this poem:-) i am so glad you liked it:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/31/2015 5:21:00 PM

Hi Jan...who said the British have no sense of humour?!:)) You speak your mind in rhyme...you could do it all the time...:) A very enjoyable write. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 5:24:00 PM

Can't remember where I read it or who said Paul but I intend to buck the trend lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 10/30/2015 8:04:00 PM

I loved this one... well, I seem to love many of yours. lol Growing up, I thought poetry had to rhyme. After I've written one that rhymes.. I seem to talk that way for a while...lunatic?

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 1:36:00 AM

When i first started to write about 20 months ago i would almost think in rhyme - drove me mad - thankfully i am over it now and learning many new forms:-) hugs jan xx