Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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I Humour Icon - Icon You That I'M a Poet

I hesitated for over a month – should I join Poetry Soup …
Would they like my poems and accept me in their group?

It is not my intention to be a famous writer 
I try and write with wit to make our lives a little brighter

I write on many subjects – I sometimes have a moan
My humour is ‘unique’ and may make some people groan

Harsh words can knock us back; criticism can drag us down
Let’s try to live here in harmony and smile instead of frown

I try to be lighthearted and if I can make people smile 
They may forget problems and their worries for a while

Kind words cost us nothing  - a smile can brighten up our day
I hope that I can make a difference with the words I say

Some do not like my poems - I can’t please everyone
But I hope my style brings Poetry Soup some fun!


Well the title says it all … I ‘con’ you all that I’m a poet!


04~14~15
Contest I Icon – Sheri Fresonke Harper

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Thomas Martin May 2, 2015 at 5:35 PM Brava Jan! Wellsaid. Jan Allison May 2, 2015 at 5:37 PM Thanks Thomas:-) hugs jan xx

Judy Konos April 16, 2015 at 7:05 PM If it's true that a person can live happily all day long having been paid one nice compliment then I see your life span not weakening until you are well past 103! Jan Allison April 16, 2015 at 7:12 PM Thanks Judy... I try and comment positively on as many poems as I can - no need for negativity on here - we have seen it can can only cause harm. As regards longevity ... it is on mum's side of the family - her great great aunt lived to 111 and 121 days and was in the Guinness book of records ... so you may be stuck with me for a few more years to come lol :-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Ellison April 16, 2015 at 8:39 AM Jan 100... naysayers... 1 'nuff said! Huggs, Jack xxx Jan Allison April 16, 2015 at 8:42 AM I won't let negativity bring me down Jack - long story but I would never leave a poor comment on a poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire April 15, 2015 at 12:46 PM Dear Jan, a clever "con." LOL You had me laughing in some verses and bemoaning the occasional bouts here on the Soup. If we stay away from naysayers, we can find happiness and comfort in poets like you. Blessings, dear. And best wishes in the contest! Love, carolyn Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 12:51 PM I refuse to let the negativity here spoil my enjoyment Carolyn - it seems to go round in cycles and it is back again to haunt us. I did get very down last April/May time with comments in one blog and stopped writing for a week as a result - made me think my 'simple' poetry was worthless - I am wiser now and know better - I write for one reason and that is for me:-) Hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud April 15, 2015 at 11:23 AM the great ' con' artist we have here filling us with wit and humor... wonderful job!.. huggs Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 11:27 AM Thanks Nette:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez April 15, 2015 at 9:40 AM Aww...that's not a con, 'tis the truth! You're not just a poet, you're the Soup's Happy Poetess! Always a 7, Jan. Hugs! Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 10:12 AM I can write with humour at any time Kim no matter what is happening in my life - even when dad died I still produced some witty poems - I just have to go with the flow of my pen - I have no control of my muse. It helps me get through the day making other's laugh - I still have not mourned for dad - am sure it will hit me in time:-( Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne April 15, 2015 at 9:19 AM Well I myself am a great poet of all forms but I was just wondering...what's a couplet and how come the last word in every second line rhymes with the last word in the first line? Do you lose points for that? One last question. What are points? Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 10:02 AM A couplet is a pair and I know how you like a nice pair lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne April 15, 2015 at 9:14 AM Great write by a great poet. Good luck in the contest. Lots Of Love Armand. Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 10:01 AM Thanks as ever Armand:-) Hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet April 15, 2015 at 8:43 AM I fear I'm threading on sacred ground... but I personally think you are a poet of renown amongst your peers. Emile. #7 Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM Thanks Emile I have made some lovely friends here I am truly blessed they have embraced me so warmly:-) Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France April 15, 2015 at 7:06 AM Jan, do not con yourself, you are a poet, perhaps not for money or fame but a poet of the heart, I admire your sense of humour and you can pen beauty so moving, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, The Ghetto, sometimes I wish I had never seen it in that devastated state and could have held onto my beautiful childhood memory Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 9:59 AM Thanks so much Broken Wings - I started to write simply as a way of expressing my emotions when my hubby had his cancer surgery - having never picked up a pen before I am amazed at the impact writing has had on my life - it is like a tap has been turned on and I never want the ink to stop flowing:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shane Cooper April 15, 2015 at 6:11 AM Hi Jan, You are THE SMILE of poetry soup dear Jan. Your poetry lightens peoples hearts and lifts them up out of the dark. You are a poetess of the highest degree, never doubt it for a moment! Love Shane xxx PS I have written a riposte to your poem, drop in for a look. Oh and of course this goes into my favouites. Shane Cooper April 15, 2015 at 6:18 AM they are not words sweet lady they are the plain truth. love Shane xxx Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 6:12 AM Thanks for the kind words and the lovely poem - I've just read it:-) Hugs janxx

Liam Mcdaid April 15, 2015 at 6:10 AM you always pen from the heart jan a sign of a poet i love reading your work sorry i am not around much my hearts not with it much these days but i will be visiting from time to time excellent pen dear pal wishing you a lovely week Liam Mcdaid April 15, 2015 at 6:21 AM it sure is jan our very own paradise Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 6:14 AM Always a pleasure to see you around Liam - thanks for the lovely comment - keep well keep smiling and keep in touch with us here:-) Hugs Jan xx love the new avatar - looks like a lovely place to visit:-)

Sneha Rv April 15, 2015 at 12:49 AM WOW!!! WHAT A NICE IDEA!! How could ANYBODY not like your poems??? You must have made that up yourself! They're ALL amazing!! All the best for he contest!!:D Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 3:28 AM You are too kind Sneha - other's would disagree - but as long as I make someone smile along the way that is the most important thing. I have come on a tremendous journey over the last 14 months - learning so much every day - not only about poetry but about myself too and I have a self confidence now I so lacked before:-) Hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer April 14, 2015 at 9:43 PM i don't see how anyone could not like your poems, jan! i'm a big fan and this one is excellent, as usual... Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 3:22 AM I have my knockers Ilene LOL:-) Hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie April 14, 2015 at 9:09 PM G'day Jan... you're wit is like a breath of fresh air in the morning Jan; just keep it up for the likes of me. Thank you Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 3:21 AM I love writing with humour Lindsay and head for poets I know have a similar mindset- will catch you later! Hugs Jan xx

Carrie Richards April 14, 2015 at 8:01 PM Love the bit of humor in the ending....but indeed, you have been a bright spot since jumping into this pot of Soup !! Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 3:20 AM Thanks Carrie:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless April 14, 2015 at 7:06 PM Well you had the CONfidence, to CONcoct, this CONtinuing CON job. Nice trickle of humor with a dash of salt. Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 3:20 AM Thanks CONtacting me with your lovely comment:-) hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick April 14, 2015 at 6:25 PM Sweet work for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go, lady..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 6:29 PM Thanks Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 14, 2015 at 6:22 PM this is SO clever, Jan. I always say you are at your best when you are being funny. A FAVE Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 6:29 PM Thanks so much Andrea :- ) I wasn't quite sure how to tackle the contest - I wrote some of this poem at work today and preferred it to the original one I started yesterday - am pleased with the way it turned out in the end:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton April 14, 2015 at 6:19 PM you are a very fine poetess Jan love this gl in contest hugs 7 Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 6:24 PM Thanks Shadow:-) Hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop April 14, 2015 at 5:50 PM Jan the soup without you tastes like tea without sugar..You re abreath of fresh air sweet lady. Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 5:52 PM aww thanks Charma for that charming comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Ellison April 14, 2015 at 4:58 PM So you ARE trying to CON us into believing you're a poet! NO NEED... they just have to read one poem of yours and they will know immediately! Hugs, Jack xxx Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 5:00 PM I'm like you dear brother Jack - we write from the heart and try our best to entertain:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May April 14, 2015 at 4:19 PM A beautiful a write Jan...hugs Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 4:23 PM Thanks for dropping by Joseph I do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper April 14, 2015 at 4:15 PM WoW!! a 7 and a fav :) I love your write, I also let my hubby read it and he loved it too. You're a powerful writer that express the emotions you feel and that is what makes you a master in life because you have experienced it with honest. Blessings dear friend. Eve Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 4:22 PM Aww thanks Eve am so glad your hubby liked it too - I often read out poems to my hubby. I have seen negativity breeding again in soup recently - such a shame we simply can't accept we are all different and not try to prove something or someone is better than the rest :-) Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso April 14, 2015 at 3:29 PM Well not really, Canadian with Scottish background except during happy hours, then I am irish! Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 3:30 PM ha ha ha:-) Hugs Jan xx

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