Jan Allison Poet Lay

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Hair Today Shorn Tomorrow Cl

Sue loved to style her auburn hair, 
and adorn it with a cute bow.
 
Then cancer struck, life’s so unfair -
treatment meant her long locks would go. 

She hoped in time new hair would grow, 
as baldness may cause folk to stare. 

Sue now wears a pretty bandeau, 
her cancer story I now share. 


Checked with how many syllables

Oh-No A Twisted Char-Lay' Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Charles Messina

1/21/20

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Dave Cox March 10, 2020 at 5:09 AM I liked the sad imagery of the poor woman. Dave

Jean Bush February 25, 2020 at 1:22 PM Very sweet.

John Watt February 16, 2020 at 6:34 PM Love the title, too!

John Watt February 16, 2020 at 6:33 PM Jan, both touching and amusing, which is a delicate balance to strike. You have struck it masterfully in your inimitable style. Well done and congrats! Hugs ~ John

Gershon Wolf February 16, 2020 at 4:37 PM A heartwarming, truly heartwarming poem, richly deserving of 1st-place status, Jan. Congrats! :) Gershon

Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 4:08 PM Yes, so sad, Jan, but powerfully put forth in your well-written Lay poem. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Charles Messina February 16, 2020 at 9:15 AM Such an awful disease that unfortunately most of us have had or known a relative or close friend who is or has suffered through this. Fingers crossed for Sue and everyone else. Congrats on your 1st place win, Jan. Hugs // Charlie x

Jennifer Proxenos January 25, 2020 at 6:45 AM A fate we all dread and it can be diagnosed at a time when you go to the doctor for a flu and he listens to your lungs and finds something does not sound right, sends you to a specialist who does a biopsy and then they tell you you have 6 weeks left to live - this happened to my father! A sad poem beautiffuly written Jan. Blesseings Jennifer - good luck in the contest.

Kim Rodrigues January 23, 2020 at 9:20 AM Yes, in time many will know or befall such as cancer. I saw what it did to my dear cousin. But all the more to love the imperfect flesh, hoping one day a cure will be found. Today! Perhaps! I sigh... Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 4:40 PM I hope a cure will be found one day - so many fall victim to this dreadful disease:-( hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin January 22, 2020 at 8:37 PM A well penned sad and powerful poem Jan, love the cancer ribbons in the pic as well! hugs :) Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 4:46 PM thanks Tania and I like the new avatar I love butterflies:-) hugs Jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose January 22, 2020 at 7:59 PM Its such an awful disease, it takes a brave brave soul to surmount it, and overcome Love your superior poem dear poet friend, winning wishes, xo Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 4:47 PM Thanks so much Pixie:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane January 22, 2020 at 6:12 PM The loss of her lovely auburn locks is a small price to pay for gaining life. You pointed out a side effect of the illness that also takes a toll, and you succeeded in telling the tale to perfection, Jan. I got home today. Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 4:48 PM Thanks so much for your insightful comment Lin:-) hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu January 22, 2020 at 2:03 PM Hello Jan, a very good poem for the contest. I hope you win. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu January 24, 2020 at 12:12 PM Have a nice day Jan. Hugs Darlene Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 4:54 PM thanks Darlene:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser January 22, 2020 at 1:36 PM I lose a sister to cancer in 1998; she suffered with it for 7 years before it took her. Blessings to you and yours for a better future. A beautiful but, sad piece. Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 4:55 PM aww ML that is so sad:-( hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta January 22, 2020 at 12:05 PM My eldest sister was endowed with mountains for boobs, but the more she tried to hide them, the more attention they attracted! The same is true with hair, wigs, scarves, etc., if one is bald, one is bald full stop. Accept it and get on with life. Better to be bald than spotty with alopecia! Good luck in the contest, Jan! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 4:57 PM thanks for dropping by Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper January 22, 2020 at 12:20 AM Nicely done, Jan, good luck in the contest. Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 5:06 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith January 21, 2020 at 11:42 PM Good work Jan, best wishes... Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 5:06 PM Thanks so much Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner January 21, 2020 at 10:58 PM After my brother went thru chemo the first time he lost his hair, so naturally being a loving brother I shaved my head. The problem was his hair grew back, mine never did. (lol) i can relate to your poem Jan. Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 5:10 PM aww DT your comment makes me sad on so many levels. hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger January 21, 2020 at 9:23 PM Wow. This is beautiful and sad. Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 5:11 PM thanks Caren:-) hugs Janxx

Line Gauthier January 21, 2020 at 8:06 PM Warmhearted tribute, Jan. Beautifully penned. Jan Allison January 23, 2020 at 5:12 PM thanks Line - I know cancer is a subject close to our hearts:-( hugs Jan xx