Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Hidden Memories

I reach onto the bookshelf 
Carefully removing the photograph album from the top shelf

We nestle together on the sofa
I slowly turn over the pages
Yellowing photographs that capture precious moments frozen in time

Suddenly you become animated
Hidden memories begin to return …
We laugh as you recall stories from the past

You lovingly stroke the faces of those now long gone
Wishing they were there by your side for real
Tears fill your green eyes as you reach out and gently squeeze my hand

Nostalgia Contest
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11~25~16

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Poet Destroyer A December 23, 2016 at 10:39 AM Jan, WOW, such an emotive write. I was moved by the thoughts and returned feelings and memories. A high 7. Love LINDA Jan Allison December 23, 2016 at 6:59 PM Thanks so much Linda it is an emotive poem .. its based on my mum:-( hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton December 16, 2016 at 8:06 AM Beautiful sentimental write Jan. Jan Allison December 17, 2016 at 6:51 PM Thanks so much John:-) hugs jan xx

Old Buck December 8, 2016 at 12:34 PM Jan: I can certainly add nothing to what's already been said below except my tears. As I get older those old photos become more valuable. If I live long enough I'll die "a millionaire". :o) Thanks for sharing this lovely work with all of us on the Soup. oldbuck Jan Allison December 9, 2016 at 11:36 AM Thanks for dropping by Old Buck:-) hugs jan xx

Doug Vinson December 1, 2016 at 4:23 PM Jan, wow! I have chills because the moments you describe so well are some of the warmest, and to my mind - the most important - in the world. Jan Allison December 1, 2016 at 4:28 PM It is a very emotional poem Doug:-) I'm so glad you enjoyed it:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Merritt December 1, 2016 at 2:53 PM Oh Jan what a lovely recounting of a brief moment in time, with a son or daughter perhaps or other precious loved one. It is an experience I've no doubt we've all experienced and what is more wondrous than having a family member at one's side lost in the fleeting nostalgia of the distant past. Jan Allison December 1, 2016 at 2:59 PM I went through photographs with my father before he died and I wrote on the back of the photos information he gave me otherwise it would have been lost forever:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi November 30, 2016 at 12:30 AM A lovely album of verse. Congratulations. Jan Allison December 1, 2016 at 2:50 AM Many thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues November 29, 2016 at 7:09 AM Congratulations on POTD! Enjoyed your album, Jan! Jan Allison November 29, 2016 at 11:46 AM Many thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Probir Gupta November 29, 2016 at 4:28 AM Very tender and nostalgic ... congratulations on your placement, Jan ... Jan Allison November 29, 2016 at 11:46 AM Many thanks Probir:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy November 28, 2016 at 7:31 PM A 7 for your lovely, WINNING poem, Jan! Janice Jan Allison November 29, 2016 at 11:46 AM Many thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Sonia Walker November 28, 2016 at 5:33 PM Jan, a memorable poem from your heart. Congratulations on your placement. Thank you for sharing. ~ Sonia Jan Allison November 28, 2016 at 5:35 PM Thanks Sonia:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 28, 2016 at 3:28 PM Congrats on your placement with your POTD winning poem!!!! Jan Allison November 28, 2016 at 3:31 PM Thanks Andrea I was delighted with the honour and the place in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 28, 2016 at 9:15 AM Congratulations Jan on the placement of the contest. Jan Allison November 28, 2016 at 12:02 PM Many thanks Nayda I was delighted to place well in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2016 at 4:25 AM This poem was so moving Jan. I can see why it was honored with POTD! Congratulations my friend! 7 ; ) Jan Allison November 28, 2016 at 6:47 AM Many thanks Connie I was delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight November 27, 2016 at 6:23 PM Lovely nostalgic memories, Jan. Beautifully written and congratulations on your Poem Of The Day honor! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 6:26 PM Thanks Sandra:-) I was delighted to be told the good news by Stephen:-) hugs Jan xx

Bernardo F. Asuncion November 27, 2016 at 5:18 PM What a nostalgic piece!!! Congrats on being selected poen of the day.... Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 5:19 PM Many thanks Bernard:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid November 27, 2016 at 3:36 PM beautifully painted jan congratulations on poem of the day wishing you a blessed week ahead pal Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 3:38 PM Many thanks Liam I was so delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne November 27, 2016 at 1:35 PM You can and do write amazing poetry all the time. Also writing funny poems is a very serious endeavour. Love you sis! Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 1:37 PM Aww thanks Armand:-) you are in my thoughts my friend:-) love and hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne November 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this poem! A HUMONGOUS FAV, FAV, FAV. In closing WOW!!!! Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 1:02 PM aww bless you my friend thank you I can write the odd serious poem from time to time:-) hugs jan xx

Phatt Matt November 27, 2016 at 12:46 PM very beautiful and sweet ~phatt Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 12:53 PM Many thanks Phatt:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 27, 2016 at 10:46 AM simply beautiful, this must be the one you mentioned to me. BIG congrats on POTD I think Nayda will really like it too. Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 11:03 AM Thanks Andrea I was so delighted to get POTD ... I hope Nayda likes it too:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud November 27, 2016 at 8:42 AM so bittersweet!.. indeed a POTD crown for you, dear jan... congrats and full huggs! Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 8:43 AM Thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe November 27, 2016 at 8:18 AM Beautiful, Jan. Congrats on POTD, and good luck with the contest. Agnes Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 8:19 AM Many thanks Agnes I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving time with your family:-) hugs jan xx

Akkina Downing November 27, 2016 at 7:53 AM How beautiful and sweet. Congratulations! Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 7:57 AM Many thanks Akkina:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett November 27, 2016 at 6:55 AM Beautiful poem, Deserves to be poem of the day, well done and well written. Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 7:11 AM Many thanks Roy I am delighted - I known for my humourous poems so it is lovely to see this one get POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. November 27, 2016 at 6:44 AM Hi Jan, I'm glad this piece got such an honor. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Jan Allison November 27, 2016 at 7:11 AM Thanks so much Alexis I have a big smile today:-) hugs Jan xx

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