Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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I am thankful for Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin 12/02/24

 

 

I am thankful for

I am thankful for the surgeon who saved my husband’s life
Without his intervention I could have been a grieving wife
I admit that I detested reading poetry in my younger days
Shakespeare’s works bored me; I still can’t give them praise!
 
I am thankful that I began writing at a time of awful stress
My husband was in surgery, my fears I could not suppress
I started to enjoy poetry, and I have embraced this change
The fact I adore writing poems, I still find pretty strange!
 
I am thankful for the pal who urged me to join Poetry Soup
She loved my sense of humour, and my many poems on poop
I’m blessed with many ‘souper’ pals, and want folk to know it
This self confessed poetry hater is now a twice published poet!

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Susmita Mukherjee December 16, 2024 at 5:39 AM A delightful read! Wonderfully penned. It"s during times of stress that we try to find a way to vent our feelings. I really enjoyed your sense of humour and is beautifully expressed. Congratulations on your win Jan & all the best.

Christuraj Alex December 15, 2024 at 6:49 PM the surgeon, the pal, ‘souper’ pals... A very beautiful poem. Congratulations!

Crystol Woods December 15, 2024 at 9:34 AM So cute and humorous as well! Who doesn't find necessary Bodily functions funny?! While I was fascinated with Shakespeare and Poe...I too was a self professed poetry "disliker". Lol... it's the times of greatest human struggle that we search for those who have gone through the same things, have the same feelings etc... and poetry is the cathartic treasure! It brings us together. Xo

Tania Kitchin December 15, 2024 at 4:45 AM Jan, congratulations on your first place win. I am so glad you still writing poetry and now a published poet. Jan Allison December 15, 2024 at 6:14 AM Thanks so much Tania! hugs Jan xx

JC Brul December 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM Wonderful! Your past disdain for poetry strukes a humourous contrast and makes poetic journey a challenging but compelling course. The inspiration you convey in your last line is truly commendable .This poem gives me light and hope. Definitely a fave! Warm wishes dear Jan. ^__^ Jan Allison December 10, 2024 at 11:44 PM Yes it is pretty ironic isn't it ! I do have poetry in my genes, my aunt and uncle both wrote witty (naughty poetry) and after my dad died my told me she used to write as did her mother, It just took a traumatic experience for it to surface in me and now I love trying to make folk smile with 2 silly books and have learned so so so much since I joined soup as I;d never written limericks before:-) hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort December 9, 2024 at 7:57 AM Wonderful poem and story Jan. I would vote for you as poet laureate and ambassador to the UN. It's a pleasure to see how you can appreciate your position and let yourself feel good about what you have done. I just ordered a copy of the book from Amazon this past moment. You should see the total ordered go up. Hopefully the stuff in the bowl will continue to go down! Jan Allison December 10, 2024 at 11:42 PM Aww thanks for ordering the book Duke, I hope you enjoy my silly humour - we need more giggles in life and to spread a smile or two:-) hugs Jan xx

Len Gasun December 8, 2024 at 8:10 AM I've enjoyed immensely reading your beautiful and delightful rhyme my dear poet friend Jan. It made me smile. I'm also blessed to have known you and one of my fave poets. Congratulations on this superb write and many big Congrats on another published book. I'm trying to apply for a paypal so I can order too. Coz every time I want to order book, I always requested my friend, a true citizen in my borrowed country to do it for me. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. God bless you always. Hugs Jan Allison December 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM Thanks Len, I am so touched that you go to such lengths in order to obtain my books! I do hope it gives you lots of giggles and belly laughs! hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor December 7, 2024 at 9:38 AM Jan this rhyme is so sincere and honest and let's the reader know the trials you have gone through during your husbands fight and surgery with Cancer. I am glad you found your outlet and you took your friends advice to join the Soup. I am like you in a way, I don't read Shakespeare but I enjoy writing and having people enjoy what I write. Like you I do it cause it is fun. You have a great sense of humor that we all can appreciate. You lift us up and make us laugh and gasp lol. I love this Rhyme. Michael Tor December 10, 2024 at 9:27 PM You know best Dear... Jan Allison December 8, 2024 at 2:59 PM Aww Thanks Michael, No two books is the limit or i will just be regurgitating old poop poetry and I dont want it to be stale lol:-) hugs Jan xx Michael Tor December 7, 2024 at 1:44 PM I hope it is not your last book Jan. Your creative mind will always have great humor and content. Give it sometime you might change your mind. I hope you have much success with your marvelous book... Wishing you the very best and prayers for your husband to always be triumphant over Cancer... Jan Allison December 7, 2024 at 9:57 AM aww thanks Michael for the comment and I do hope you enjoy the book - the contest is a little naughty at times and lots of toilet humour. Since his surgery in 2013 the cancer has fought back and he had radio therapy in 2019 and again in 2023 but we never dwell on it, he gets treated and we get on with life, he now has 6 monthly scans in the UK they are very specialised but we know at the moment he is cancer free. You have to grab every opportunity in life and we enjoy every day. As for writing poetry i never ever dreamed i would pick up my pen let alone write a book, but now I have written two and this current one is definitely my last. hugs jan xx Michael Tor December 7, 2024 at 9:42 AM I also love the fact that your husband is still with you. May he have many many more years with you. God bless you and best wishes with your book. I will be ordering next week for my wife and me to laugh during the Holiday...

Victor Buhagiar December 7, 2024 at 5:42 AM Pity you don't love Shakespeare. I studied him a lot at University. Did not know there was a contest on the subject. But then I'm off contests these days. Hugs., Jan Allison December 7, 2024 at 6:23 AM I don't think there is a Shakespeare contest Victor, i was just saying how i didnt like poetry and now i love writing it - how events can change our path in life. Hope you are much better. hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile December 6, 2024 at 4:20 AM Dear Jan, I am certainly glad that you found you love of poetry and that you have shared it with us ( especially the humor!) Happy Holidays xxoo Jan Allison December 6, 2024 at 4:48 AM Thanks Mike, i have done a blog with links to Amazon for those who wish to get the next book - its naughty in places - but by now, you wouldnt expect anything less from me lol:-) hugs jan xx

Paula Goldsmith December 4, 2024 at 12:09 PM I really enjoyed reading your fun write with great pictures. Congratulates on your books. You have much to be thankful for.... Have a fun/wonderful day writing away............ Jan Allison December 6, 2024 at 4:47 AM Thanks Paula:-) hugs jan xx

Hilda Greenhough December 3, 2024 at 5:57 PM I love your encouraging poem. I'd like to publish a book. Thank you for this uplifting poem. Jan Allison December 6, 2024 at 4:46 AM Go for it Hilda, if you need any advice i will help if I can:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus December 3, 2024 at 9:16 AM A twice published writer is a praiseworthy achievement, Jan! Congratulations!! I have not been on Soup for a while, so had not realized your 2nd book was out. Wishing you loads of success. Warm regards & hugs Jan Allison December 6, 2024 at 4:45 AM Thanks Paul! It only went live on Amazon on 30th November - 2 books in a year isn't bad going - their won't be a 'turd' book i am all out of poop humour for now lol:-) hugs Jan xx

David Crandall December 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM Though I try so hard and I scratch my head. I don't get the bard. Will I, 'fore I'm dead? Jan Allison December 6, 2024 at 4:44 AM lol David xx

James Peranteau December 2, 2024 at 4:49 PM I guess soup mails out az well ... my apologiez Jan, the post wuz here on the Soup 1/\8/\24 "Grayce Peranteau" much love Jan Allison December 6, 2024 at 4:44 AM thanks James xx

David Crandall December 2, 2024 at 4:28 PM That's a cool and interesting story, Jan. I feel much the same. I can't believe I like writing poetry, and I have a hard time understanding Shakespeare. It's also great that it helped you in crisis. Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 4:36 PM I never got to grips with the bard, had to study it at school (yawn) I never read poetry until i joined soup - I had never heard of haiku and learned so many new forms and wrote my first limericks and now Ive published 2 books - oh how life throws us curved balls but I have benefitted so so much since i picked up my pen:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 2, 2024 at 1:25 PM - Cancer is a life-changing disease for those affected and their loved ones... (a tough time, Jan)... your positive attitude was the key to change and success - When the bad days become many, it can be difficult to see a way out, but together as a family you made it :) - Much to be grateful and proud of :) - hugs Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:08 PM Thanks Anne-Lise, we have never dwelt on his cancer, have remained up beat and positive and he is tested regularly and has another scan in 6 months:-) we just get on and enjoy life! hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer December 2, 2024 at 1:21 PM wow! you have nailed this one, jan! a wonderful description, in perfect rhyme, of your life in poetry. you are a treasure on this site and i hope the publication of your second book brings you all the satisfaction you deserve! Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:07 PM Thanks Ilene, i couldn't think of what to write for the contest and then decided I had to write from the heart - we are blessed that my hubby is still ok (with a few glitches with the cancer returning) and I have a hobby I enjoy and have made some wonderful friends across the world:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM I love this. You’re fabulous dear poetess! xomo Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM aww thanks Mo, i never wrote a limerick before i joined soup and now it is my favourite form:-) hugs jan xx

James Peranteau December 2, 2024 at 10:43 AM *read my only post on 1/\8/\24...you l'il fetus you ,) you've been the program'd born'd artist from the squirt girly...("Late bloomerz" welcomed)...put this write on your fridge luv ') much love Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM Thanks James:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar December 2, 2024 at 8:57 AM So true we must be thankful. Hugs. Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM thanks for the mail my friend:-) hugs Jan xx Victor Buhagiar December 2, 2024 at 8:59 AM see soup mail.

John Read December 2, 2024 at 8:34 AM Hi Jan, the most important thing is your hubby is alive and kicking, your sense of humour is second to none. Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM aww thanks John, my humour isn't everyone's cup of tea but i know people who do enjoy it and need a giggle or two in their lives:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham December 1, 2024 at 11:37 PM If things had gone awry you wouldn't be here but thankfully they didn't. Well done Jan, Tom Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:03 PM His cancer changed out lives forever Tom, i would never have started writing, its just that the time was right:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues December 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM So fantastic for you, Jan! You’ve made a difference! You took a chance! Congrats! Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2024 at 7:58 PM All your friends are so proud of you, Jan. Like you, I too found Shakespeare boring in high school, yet I ended up writing sonnets , for heaven sakes. Jan Allison December 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM Thanks Andrea, I just can't get to grips with the bard, I dont enjoy his style of writing! hugs jan xx

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