Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

I Shall Take Pride In Medallion Strength

My brave grandfather fought in the trenches 
there he saw things that no man should see 
With blood of his comrades he drenches 
so exhausted, yet he dodged bullets every day
and bravely soldiered on so that we could be free
Ultimately with his own life he sadly had to pay
His St Christopher medallion he wore with pride
It was discovered amongst all the wartime debris
and was returned to grandmother after he died 
I wear his medallion since it’s been passed down to me 

 FICTIONAL POEM

Rhyme Time 4- 10 Lines Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Laura Loo

 

6/25/18

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Eve Roper June 30, 2018 at 11:17 AM Congratulations, Jan, on your great 2nd place win.. Lovely poem Hugs Eve ~`*

Gregory Richard Barden June 29, 2018 at 9:49 PM Oh, this is just superb - love it! Congratulations on your wonderful win, Jan - blessings and best wishes for continued success, my friend! :-) <3

Susan Gentry June 29, 2018 at 6:17 PM Congratulations on your win with this awesome poem for your theme. Very creative and cleverly done! :)

Joseph May June 29, 2018 at 9:11 AM Nicely penned Jan..Congrats on your win Jan Allison June 29, 2018 at 12:27 PM Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Haley Fisher June 29, 2018 at 7:53 AM Congratulations! I know you wrote this as fiction but I felt it like it was real and was suddenly saddened by line 6. My grandfather fought in WW2 what a tribute to many. Jan Allison June 29, 2018 at 8:00 AM aww I am so glad you can relate Haley it must be wonderful when a family heirloom like this is passed on - very little monetary value but a treasure none the less:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars June 29, 2018 at 7:01 AM what an amazing thing to have passed down to you sweet lady, I know you will be able to pass it onto someone special you know when you leave this word. great poem thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement. Be blessed, -luloo :) Jan Allison June 29, 2018 at 7:15 AM Thanks for the fabulous contest prompt LuLoo and for my placement in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Beautiful Scars June 29, 2018 at 7:01 AM oops I just read this was fiction! lol nonetheless, loved it. great poem from a great lady!!! :)-luloo

Caren Krutsinger June 26, 2018 at 4:53 PM You are multi-talented for sure, Jan. It's not everyone who can make us laugh and cry. Jan Allison June 27, 2018 at 2:23 PM aww thanks Caren, I never know what direction my muse will take:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings June 25, 2018 at 4:25 PM I am sure this fictional piece will ring true for someone. Well written, good luck in the contest. // Barry. Jan Allison June 25, 2018 at 4:28 PM Thanks so much Barry:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer June 25, 2018 at 4:10 PM great story, wonderfully told, jan! best of luck in the contest... Jan Allison June 25, 2018 at 4:12 PM thanks so much Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong June 25, 2018 at 4:03 PM This sadly is an epitaph of someone, tho fictional. It choked me up Jan. You have the talent to write a novel....maybe one day? Beautifully poignant! : ) xxoo Jan Allison June 25, 2018 at 4:12 PM aww Connie you are far too kind my friend, I am still learning so so much and have never aspired to write until my hubby had cancer. I still plan to do a limerick book/humourous poems but I don't think I have a novel in me:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett June 25, 2018 at 11:33 AM Beautifully written poem Jan, so many memories for so many people, good luck in contest. :)) Jan Allison June 25, 2018 at 11:43 AM Thanks Roy:-) hugs jan xx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty June 25, 2018 at 8:10 AM greatgrandfather. Excellent Jan.Love. Jan Allison June 25, 2018 at 11:12 AM Thanks Rajat:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile June 25, 2018 at 7:26 AM Such a moving write, Jan and you must be so proud. Many forget the sacrifices made by those before them, It's important to remember xxoo Jan Allison June 25, 2018 at 7:39 AM I forgot to add that it's a fictional write Mike:-) hugs Jan xx