Jan Allison Poet Narrative

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THE TITLE OF THE POEM IS TAKEN FROM A BEAUTIFULSONG BY ROD STEWART 

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

Recent events in my life have made me think about love
 and saying the words ‘I love you.’
My father was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer
Every time I see him and mum I say how much I love them both
  - one day soon I will never be able to say those words to them again.

The words ‘I love you.’ We use them with our partners in a romantic way, 
maybe we don’t say it often enough and just take it for granted that they 
know we love them.
I say ‘I love you’ to my son – maternal love – to me it is simply the best feeling 
in the world 
Close family – we love them but in a different way to that of our partners 
and children.

Darren Watson’s unexpected recent illness has made me appreciate how 
lucky I am to have wonderful friends and I just want to let people know 
how very special they are to me.

You may have noticed that I always sign off my comments
 with ‘Hugs Jan xx’ – two expressions of love
 and we all need a hug and a kiss from time to time.

Jan Allison
22nd August 2014

I have reformatted the poem a bit so you can see my words in full

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Shane Cooper January 5, 2015 at 1:38 AM hi my friend. it is the greatest gift we have, the ability to love; it is the essence of the soul. whether it be god given or just evolutionary chance it is what defines our lives and makes us unique in the world. Like you my parents do not say "i love you" often but that does not change the fact that i know they do and never doubt it for a moment. Somtimes a touch or even just to be there speaks louder than a thousand protestations of love. remember that love given always finds love in return Jan Allison January 5, 2015 at 1:46 AM Such wise words thank you my friend:-) Hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance August 23, 2014 at 8:27 AM I used to be bitter about love, my dad never said I love you. But now I do realize how short life is, and there is no harm in saying it, only healing. this world needs love, and I love love! love u jan you are terrific :) Jan Allison August 23, 2014 at 8:54 AM Mum never says it to Me Casarah but its something i live with guess its just the way she was brought up - her mum died when she was 9 and she has 2 step mums after that. love you too my friend you are very special:-) Hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich August 23, 2014 at 12:05 AM this is wonderful, jan. You are such a sweet addition to the Soup. Jan Allison August 23, 2014 at 3:49 AM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Andrea:-) Had a bit of an emotional day with parents yesterday and i composed this whilst walking home then read a poem about romantic love by Jack and so I simply Had to post my thoughts:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne August 22, 2014 at 4:24 PM i can't think of more important words to speak than these. God bless you and all your loved ones. lots of love and big big hugs. Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 4:24 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Maurice:-) Hugs Jan xxx

James Fraser August 22, 2014 at 2:10 PM Tender moving words Jan, and your right, we all need some loving in our lives - James :) Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 2:18 PM Just need to be able to tell people how special they are James:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mama Bear August 22, 2014 at 2:06 PM You have expressed the feelings that most people have that they are afraid will make them vulnerable. I love you!! How simple and how meaningful and how much we miss having said them to ones we have lost. Well done my dear Hugs and more hugs Edith mamabear Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 2:17 PM Thank you so much mama bear.(I know you are mama to the lovely Richard:-) This write has been brought about by the fact my father has terminal cancer and my writing partner Darren hasn't been in contact and I have recently discovered hes been quite ill - I guess saying we love someone or telling them how special and important they are to us doesn't always come easily and unfortunately in some cases it it just too late. Hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire August 22, 2014 at 1:54 PM Big hugs to you, dear. Your observation of the need to express our love brought tears to my eyes. Only recently have my sister and I been saying that to each other before we end each phone call. Mom and Dad always expressed their love, but with them gone, my sister's expressions mean even more to me. You touched my heart deeply. A fave, of course. Love, Carolyn Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM You are added too - you have an incredible talent and inspire me:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 1:58 PM Thank you so much Carolyn I guess it is something we should say more regularly not just to our partners but to people who touch our lives - even if we just tell them home much they mean to us rather than say we 'love them' it is too late when someone is gone they need to know it now:-) Hugs Jan xx Carolyn Devonshire August 22, 2014 at 1:55 PM Favorite poet too, but I thought you were already there. I'm sorry I didn't add you sooner, Jan. You bring joy to my life with your poems.

Nette Onclaud August 22, 2014 at 12:21 PM jan, without expressing these words, life is meaningless.. what an honest, beautiful write...here are my huggs Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 1:03 PM Thank you Nette it's Darren's sudden illness and not being cable to contact him makes me realise how lucky i am and how special people are in our lives yet we don't always tell them. Hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Tim Smith August 22, 2014 at 9:32 AM How touching and heartfelt... I love you and appreciate you Jan.....hugs Tim Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 9:37 AM Thanks Tim - some people find it so hard to say those three little words and live to regret it as the other person doesn't feel appreciated and cherished , others may use it all the time and the true meaning is lost. Love you too my friend:-) Hugs as ever Jan xx

Ilene Bauer August 22, 2014 at 9:25 AM well said! i think we all take those words for granted and you've expressed this very succinctly here... Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 9:28 AM Thanks Ilene - when someone is gone it is simply too late. Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian August 22, 2014 at 8:51 AM Oh Jan....I'm SO upset...the ads on the right hand side are cutting off your lines and they are SO important. :( Oh! So true...Beautiful in every way. We can never say it enough. I'm touched by this. So sorry I can't read those important words at the end of the lines. Jan Allison August 22, 2014 at 9:06 AM ooh I cant see any ad's just can see the words cut off - i will reformat - thanks Eileen :-) Hugs jan xxx