Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

I Often Visited

I often visited my grandparents when I was a child
then whispers of Grampa's death left me upset
Gran struggles with the garden, overgrown and wild
unkempt flowers and ferns won’t win a prize rosette!

I stay at Gran’s house during the long school holidays
we often sit outside on the porch until late at night
Jasper, the old collie dog, basks in warm sunlight rays
which stream through the glass roof, bringing us such delight

I help Gran clean the window panes in the front door 
and dust the ornate staircase that leads to my room
then I pick pretty flowers with the sweet scents I adore
whose fragrance reminds me of Gran’s briar rose perfume

Decaying House Poetry Contest
Sponsored By Constance La France

07/18/20

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Aditi Mishra July 27, 2020 at 4:36 AM This is really touching Jan. I revisited all my memories of my grandmother. It makes my heart melt to read this soulful muse. Congratulations on your win. Hugs :)

Constance La France July 25, 2020 at 9:23 AM Jan, congratulations on your win in my decaying house contest with this excellent write, a FAV for me _Constance

V. Deepa July 23, 2020 at 11:50 AM Hello Jan mam, It clearly shows how much you miss your grandparents.Childhood memories are nostalgic. Congratulations on your top win :-)Keep inspiring.Take care.With love~Deepa:-)

Mystic Rose Rose July 22, 2020 at 6:43 PM Ah, isn't it amazing how a scent can bring us back to a particular person we loved. Well done Jan, congrats on your 1st place win, Hope all is well, hugs xo

William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2020 at 4:31 PM Reminiscing precious moments being gracefully depicted, Jan, endearing thoughts linger in well chosen words and my compliments for your deserving win -- Aloha~@William

Connie Marcum Wong July 22, 2020 at 12:56 PM It is so difficult to lose a grandparent. I have fond memories of my grandfather who lost our grandmother when she was only fifty. He never remarried. He spent his last twenty six years alone. Congratulations on your first place win with this nostalgic poem, rather it is fiction or not, it was very moving. Blessings xxoo

Timothy Mcguire July 21, 2020 at 9:23 PM Beautiful Jan! I like a lot.

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 19, 2020 at 8:31 PM Congratulations, Jan, on your top win. Beautiful memories of childhood! Love, Mala

Rico Leffanta July 19, 2020 at 2:25 PM See how well you did without your muse? Congratulations! Aloha! Rico

Anne-Lise Andresen July 19, 2020 at 2:08 PM - I can clearly see this picture ... a safe, beautiful and fragrant paradise for eternal childhood memories - Best wishes in the contest ... a top placement I would think, Jan :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire July 19, 2020 at 1:20 PM I love the approach you took to this contest, Jan. Most of the other entries I've read were quite sad, but this is uplifting. The reader can see how much you love your Gran. Surely a big win is in store for you! Hugs, Carolyn

Jack Horne July 19, 2020 at 10:17 AM a beautiful entry for the contest here, my friend. I hope you are feeling much better now x

Jenna Logan July 19, 2020 at 7:44 AM Your melancholy lines are written with love. I think this is a terrific post for the contest.

Arturo Michael July 18, 2020 at 1:13 PM Memories have a way of floating right back up to surface...Nice one

Heidi Sands July 18, 2020 at 10:19 AM This is a special poem. I enjoyed it Jan :)

Jeanne Mcgee July 18, 2020 at 9:41 AM Pretty picture of your gran's house. Nice one Jan.