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

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

Date: 12/16/2024 5:39:00 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

Date: 12/15/2024 6:49:00 PM

the surgeon, the pal, ‘souper’ pals... A very beautiful poem. Congratulations!

Crystol Woods

Date: 12/15/2024 9:34:00 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

Date: 12/15/2024 4:45:00 AM

Jan, congratulations on your first place win. I am so glad you still writing poetry and now a published poet.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/15/2024 6:14:00 AM

Thanks so much Tania! hugs Jan xx

Jcb Brul

Date: 12/9/2024 3:30:00 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
Date: 12/10/2024 11:44:00 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

Date: 12/9/2024 7:57:00 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
Date: 12/10/2024 11:42:00 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

Date: 12/8/2024 8:10:00 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
Date: 12/8/2024 3:00:00 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

Date: 12/7/2024 9:38:00 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
Date: 12/10/2024 9:27:00 PM

You know best Dear...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2024 2:59:00 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
Date: 12/7/2024 1:44:00 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
Date: 12/7/2024 9:57:00 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
Date: 12/7/2024 9:42:00 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

Date: 12/7/2024 5:42:00 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
Date: 12/7/2024 6:23:00 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

Date: 12/6/2024 4:20:00 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
Date: 12/6/2024 4:48:00 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

Date: 12/4/2024 12:09:00 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
Date: 12/6/2024 4:47:00 AM

Thanks Paula:-) hugs jan xx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/3/2024 5:57:00 PM

I love your encouraging poem. I'd like to publish a book. Thank you for this uplifting poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2024 4:46:00 AM

Go for it Hilda, if you need any advice i will help if I can:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/3/2024 9:16:00 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
Date: 12/6/2024 4:45:00 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

Date: 12/2/2024 5:00:00 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
Date: 12/6/2024 4:44:00 AM

lol David xx

James Peranteau

Date: 12/2/2024 4:49:00 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
Date: 12/6/2024 4:44:00 AM

thanks James xx

David Crandall

Date: 12/2/2024 4:28:00 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
Date: 12/2/2024 4:36:00 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

Date: 12/2/2024 1:25:00 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
Date: 12/2/2024 3:08:00 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

Date: 12/2/2024 1:21:00 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
Date: 12/2/2024 3:07:00 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 The Insolent Rib

Date: 12/2/2024 10:57:00 AM

I love this. You’re fabulous dear poetess! xomo

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2024 3:05:00 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

Date: 12/2/2024 10:43:00 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
Date: 12/2/2024 3:04:00 PM

Thanks James:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/2/2024 8:57:00 AM

So true we must be thankful. Hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2024 3:04:00 PM

thanks for the mail my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar
Date: 12/2/2024 8:59:00 AM

see soup mail.

John Read

Date: 12/2/2024 8:34:00 AM

Hi Jan, the most important thing is your hubby is alive and kicking, your sense of humour is second to none.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2024 3:04:00 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

Date: 12/1/2024 11:37:00 PM

If things had gone awry you wouldn't be here but thankfully they didn't. Well done Jan, Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2024 3:03:00 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

Date: 12/1/2024 8:15:00 PM

So fantastic for you, Jan! You’ve made a difference! You took a chance! Congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2024 3:02:00 PM

thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2024 7:58:00 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
Date: 12/2/2024 3:02:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I just can't get to grips with the bard, I dont enjoy his style of writing! hugs jan xx