Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Grief

Like April showers

her tears suddenly started  


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then they quickly dried


We hugged
and we talked 
and we cried
and cried some more


then …

there was laughter
as we reminisced 
and remembered the happy times we once shared

04/21/21

I APOLOGISE BUT   I CANNOT RESPOND TO COMMENTS AT THE MOMENT - I KEEP GETTING SYSTEM 500 ERROR MESSAGE AND HAVE CONTACTED ADMIN

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Andrea Dietrich April 27, 2021 at 2:54 PM Don't worry, Jan, maybe things will clear up for you soon?? Congrats here. well done. Jan Allison April 27, 2021 at 3:17 PM Thanks Andrea, the death of our dear friend has hit us incredibly hard:-( hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith April 27, 2021 at 10:08 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Love It. Have a blessed day.............. Jan Allison April 27, 2021 at 3:16 PM Thanks Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton April 27, 2021 at 9:05 AM Thanks for your entry Jan, the most creative poem although of somber note I have read in a while, it was rather short but a worthy winner as I see it. Jan Allison April 27, 2021 at 3:15 PM In this case i think less is more John, thanks for my placement:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty April 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM Fell for it Jan Hook line and Sinker Wrote you a poem called Oh Jan Allison Poetic Wonderland Just to say thanks and hopefully show my appreciation Jan Allison April 27, 2021 at 3:15 PM thanks my friend, the poem is wonderful!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin April 22, 2021 at 4:41 AM Well done Jan! I love this poem. It looks like we all get it except for one. I'm sorry your first comment was a troll. Jan Allison April 22, 2021 at 5:29 AM Thanks for watching my back, this poem is very personal to me for so many reasons and i know others can relate. I will ignore his comment and if he can't understand this poem perhaps he would be best suited to reading my nursery rhymes which give names and tell a story. hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus April 21, 2021 at 11:58 AM Excellent in content and presentation, Jan. Well done! Hugs // paul Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 12:35 PM Thanks Paul i am so delighted with most of the comments I've received:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer April 21, 2021 at 11:36 AM touching and beautifully written, jan... Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 12:34 PM Thanks Ilene its been such a difficult time when we couldn't comfort our friend at the funeral:-( hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos April 21, 2021 at 10:59 AM Jan, this is an intense write and so creatively presented and compiled. I applaud your versatility in poetry. Brilliant. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 12:34 PM Thanks Jennifer I am known for my humour but do like to surprise with a serious poem from time to time:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar April 21, 2021 at 9:15 AM Alas one day we all have to pass away. But you are still strong and young. Keep safe. Hugs. Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 10:31 AM thanks so much Victor:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham April 21, 2021 at 8:16 AM Love the layout Jan, you've created a scenario that most of us have experienced after someone dear to us have passed away. Lots of tears then laughter as happy memories come to mind. Tom Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 10:31 AM thanks Tom i am hoping one comment to you will stay!:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France April 21, 2021 at 7:54 AM Jan, oh such a beautifully sad poem, I am amazed at your talent but not surprised that you can write such a poem on grief, and created a wonderful layout too, like I always say, you are not just a limerick poet, but you are a poet through and through, never mind the negative comment, love _Constance Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 9:48 AM Your contests have always inspired me to go out of my comfort zone, but this was just written from the heart:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel April 21, 2021 at 6:50 AM Such a moving poem, Jan, many can relate.. Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 7:48 AM thanks |Jo I know its a poem many can relate to:-( hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. April 21, 2021 at 5:45 AM WoW! Jan You’ve penned such a well written and creative piece about grief-Alexis Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 7:47 AM thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues April 21, 2021 at 5:22 AM A beautiful write! I don’t know if we’ve gotten to that point yet. My mom’s funeral is tomorrow. Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 7:47 AM thinking of you Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Terry Flood April 21, 2021 at 2:09 AM Yee haa! A woman who can’t answer back! Sorry Jan... couldn’t help myself. Smashing, if sad poem. Terry Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 5:06 AM Thanks Terry:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper April 20, 2021 at 8:16 PM love the way you communicated your verse. Hugs Eve Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 5:06 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger April 20, 2021 at 7:52 PM Beautifully done; well done. Wow! Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 10:32 AM thanks Caren more proof there is more to me than just a poop poet:- hugs Jan xx

Robert Pettit April 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM Nice poem, Jan. I get those system 500 messages occasionally myself. Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 10:32 AM Thanks for your continued support Robert:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman April 20, 2021 at 5:59 PM A very moving write, Jan! Also beautifully displayed. Blessings, Kim M Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 7:48 AM thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier April 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM Hi Jan, I get the same error but on a second try it works ~ I've stopped asking questions and just accept that there are mysteries in life I'll never solve. I think you lost an N in falling... But this is an absolutely love poem. Hugs xx Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 7:48 AM thanks |Line i am hoping my comments are now working!:-) hugs Jan xx

Virginia Gelok April 20, 2021 at 5:42 PM I too feel the same as Jenna...Sad as the poem is, it is beautifully displayed. Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 7:33 AM Thanks Virginia:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan April 20, 2021 at 5:19 PM Jan, the 'who' or 'we' doesn't matter. The grief shared between friends is the point. Leaving your lines in an ambiguous state allows your reader to use his imagination to evoke emotions. If a reader has no imagination and must be led by the hand to comprehend your meaning....pity. A guessing game only to those who have no creative ingenuity. I think your omission of detail makes your poem as wonderful as it is. Jan Allison April 21, 2021 at 5:12 AM I'm so happy you 'got it' Jenna, it is such a personal poem, we looked through her wedding album on Monday .. they had only been married 4 years and he died the day before his 76th birthday:-( hugs Jan xx

David Wakeling April 20, 2021 at 4:41 PM Who is "her"? Who are "we"? Without names the reader is not engaged.Poetry should not be a guessing game. Rico Leffanta April 25, 2021 at 11:58 AM Thank you for allowing readers to assess your education and language skill! At your current level, you should try to gain some practical experience by limiting your criticism to poetry contests YOU sponsor. Aloha! Rico David Wakeling April 21, 2021 at 9:25 PM Spelling Error! It should be Dicko LefFarta.Bad Smell Rico Leffanta April 21, 2021 at 11:20 AM Spelling error! Should be David Weakling! Mark Koplin April 21, 2021 at 3:33 AM You couldn’t be more wrong David. If you want names and an exact story line then go read a book. Did you read the title and the poem? She did a wonderful job. Go troll somewhere else you dimwit!