Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Halcyon Summer Days

Holidays with my grandparents … I’ve such precious memories
My grandpa was so passionate about Mother Nature

As soon as I walked through the door he’d say
“Come on lad, grab your rod – we’re off fishing”
We’d walk together side by side to the azure blue lake
Grandpa would suddenly stop and show me dragonflies dancing 
They pirouetted like ballet dancers gliding across the water
We’d stand on the bank and he taught me how to cast my rod
I’d get so excited when I caught a slippery silver fish
We’d weigh it, then release the fish back into the water

I spent many happy days with my grandparents
One summer I helped grandpa create a pond in the back garden
Such pretty pink water lilies, goldfish glinting in the deep water
I can still see it in my minds eye

My grandma was a wonderful cook and loved baking
I can still smell the aroma of freshly made gingerbread 
We’d burst into the kitchen when we heard the kettle whistling
Then sit together with cups of sweet tea and a slice of cake

Many years have passed 
Sadly my grandparents are no longer with us
Now I sit with my own grandson and teach him how to fish 
My grandparents taught me so much … 
I miss them both so dearly

FICTION POEM

Kettle, Pond, lake Contest
Sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron

Submitted to my favourite poem in February Contest
Sponsored by Laura Loo

2/09/18

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Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 8:10 PM Back with warmest congrats for your most deserved gold medal win, Jan.

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 20, 2018 at 4:55 AM Congratulations on your great win, Jan. Jan Allison May 20, 2018 at 5:27 AM Thanks Subimal I am delighted to place so well:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 4:32 AM Congratulations on your #1 win! A beautifully written poem of memories. I related to this. Jan Allison May 19, 2018 at 5:14 AM I wish I'd had grandparents Susan, I was so envious of my schoolmates who did:-( hugs jan xx

Joseph May May 18, 2018 at 7:54 AM A wonderful story Jan..Congrats on your win Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 8:12 AM Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane May 18, 2018 at 7:49 AM THUMBS UP! Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thanks Lin - I'd forgotten I'd written this - it proves I can write a serious poem as well as the fun ones:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Godwin May 18, 2018 at 5:43 AM Congrats! Was so relieved to see the contest had finally been concluded. Loved reading your entry. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 7:12 AM Thanks CayCay:-) hugs jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 18, 2018 at 1:51 AM Congratulations, Jan on your first position win. Beautiful nostalgic poetic depiction. Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 2:36 AM thanks Subimal:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham May 18, 2018 at 12:36 AM Back to congratulate you on your well deserved win Jan. Tom. Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 2:36 AM Thanks Tom, I'd forgotten all about this poem and contest :-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues February 11, 2018 at 4:05 PM Very nice write! Though fiction somehow I think it comes from the heart! Jan Allison February 11, 2018 at 4:15 PM I feel I missed out so much when i was growing up Kim and my school pals were always going and doing 'exciting things' with grandparents and I didn't have any in my life. I had a step step grandma but we were not close:-( hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley February 11, 2018 at 8:59 AM A lovely and moving poem of imaginative nostalgic fiction Jan. Beautiful. I completely enjoyed your creative write. Best wishes for a win. ~ Susan Susan Ashley February 11, 2018 at 12:26 PM Your lovely imagination is quite fertile Jan. I didn't have grandparents either.. but my children are so fortunate to know and share precious time with theirs.. Loved your write :)) Jan Allison February 11, 2018 at 11:49 AM Thanks so much Susan i wish I'd had grandparents, all i can do is use my imagination to write poems like this:-( hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong February 10, 2018 at 4:14 PM A lovely creation for the contest Jan. I remember trips that we took with my grandfather into wooded areas where we could explore my cousins and my twin. Your sweet poem made me recall my beloved grandfather who was gone in the 60's. Thank you. xxoo Jan Allison February 10, 2018 at 4:17 PM Thank you so much for your card which inspired the third stanza:-) I wish I had grandparents I know how precious your little grand daughter is and she will benefit so much from spending time with you and your husband:-) hugs Jan xx

Eric Boddie February 10, 2018 at 11:24 AM well my grandma and i did fish....the whole family all night at the lake, it was such bliss....sadly, she is gone as are so many others....but to this day, i still have my mother....very touching fiction jan....;) Jan Allison February 10, 2018 at 3:02 PM I only have my mother left Eric I am so blessed, we are closer now than ever before:-) hugs jan xx

Mick Talbot February 10, 2018 at 7:41 AM Evocative indeed, to many sad memories for me! Good luck in the contest... hugs Mick Jan Allison February 10, 2018 at 9:31 AM Thanks Mick - its just a fiction poem but I wish I had had grandparents to give me memories likes these:-( hugs jan xx

Roy Pett February 10, 2018 at 7:08 AM Lovely poem Jan, I recall memories of my Grandad he taught me so much about nature, well written and a joy to read. :)) Jan Allison February 10, 2018 at 7:11 AM I wish I'd had grandparents Roy I was so envious of my schoolfriends when i was growing up:-( hugs jan xx

Edward Ebbs February 9, 2018 at 7:10 PM A Sweet Poem, thank you for sharing this with us. :) Jan Allison February 10, 2018 at 4:08 AM Thanks Edward I wish i had precious memories of grandparent but sadly I did not have any:-( hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier February 9, 2018 at 6:09 PM Great job, Jan. Superb. Jan Allison February 9, 2018 at 6:12 PM Thanks Line:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham February 9, 2018 at 10:55 AM Great story Jan, oh those long hot summer carefree days. And the whistling kettle I remember them well.Good luck in the contest Regards Tom Jan Allison February 9, 2018 at 11:01 AM I remember the carefree days of childhood but never had grandparents and i was envious of my friends who did 'go to stay with grandma and grandad' hugs jan xx

Eve Roper February 9, 2018 at 10:48 AM Love the story, Jan, luck in the contest.. :) Jan Allison February 9, 2018 at 10:58 AM Thanks so much Eve i was getting reads and no comments so I thought no one liked my poem! Thank you for being the first to comment:-):-) hugs Jan xx