Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Heavenly Honeysuckle

I relax in the shade of the whitewashed porch
as my gnarled hands caress the arms
of the creaking rocking chair -
it was my late Gran’s favorite possession

I’ve been fortunate to be able to lease her cottage
the temperate climate here boosts my spirits
My once rosy complexion is pallid -
the doctor says my time is running out ...
soon I’ll be at eternal peace in heaven

I’m constantly tired ...
even the simplest chores exhaust me
I’ve neglected the cottage garden 
it pains me to see the sweet honeysuckle
left untrimmed and straggly
yet, I wait patiently for its gold buds to burst open 
releasing its stunning scent on the zephyr breeze

Required words :- temperate, buds, lease, possession, heaven, complexion, eternal, gold, untrimmed, shade. 

A Summer's Day Redo Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Michelle Faulkner
8/12/19

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Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2019 at 6:12 PM Here is a real beauty I had somehow missed of yours, Jan . Congrats for your win. Five more comments and I am finally going to get to my kitchen.

Connie Marcum Wong August 30, 2019 at 2:50 AM Congratulations on your win Jan. I knew this would be on the winner's list! xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos August 30, 2019 at 12:11 AM I love this poem Jan - it has depth, sadness, yet written with a great love and appreciation of nature. Well done Jan, Congratulations and hugs. Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner August 29, 2019 at 3:12 PM You have written such a touching story, Jan, congratulations, thanks for entering my contest!

Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2019 at 9:17 AM I was shocked to see that some of these were required words; they were brought in effortlessly. No dragging at all.

Connie Marcum Wong August 14, 2019 at 3:11 PM Jan, you fit the required words in so seamlessly I had to hunt for them. This is a very beautiful entry that I'm sure will be awarded. Lovely! : ) xxoo

Constance La France August 14, 2019 at 12:22 PM Jan what an emotional write and so beautifully penned, well done !

Lindsay Laurie August 14, 2019 at 1:23 AM Hello Jan … I really did enjoy your verse Jan. The resignation that life may be ebbing so the beauty of the honeysuckle stands out even more - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell August 13, 2019 at 3:31 PM Nice write Jan, excellent penning indeed. Amazing the inspiration a spiritual car park can bring!

Charles Messina August 13, 2019 at 7:27 AM So well done, Jan. Beautifully written. Best of luck in the contest. Hugs // Charlie xx

Gershon Wolf August 12, 2019 at 9:43 PM "Vintage Jan!" -- but you didn't fool me this time for some reason. Most enjoyable, especially knowing that it's fiction! Nice entry for the contest. See you in the winner's circle! :) gw

Matthew Anish August 12, 2019 at 8:21 PM Sounds like you are approaching the autumn of life. You show clearly how we must savor the beauty of nature in the short time we are granted. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Tom Cunningham August 12, 2019 at 2:29 PM An old person looking back on what could be their final summer days. A very touching verse Jan. Good luck. Tom Jan Allison August 12, 2019 at 5:23 PM Thanks Tom, I started this poem in a church car park on Friday and finally got it finished today:-) hugs Jan xx