Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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I'M Happy We Are On Lock Down

I’m happy we are on lock down
I’m now spending far less money
Sadly I can't visit my elderly mum
So I sent her two jars of honey

I’m happy we are on lock down
We are still able to go for a walk
To communicate with loved ones
we use the internet so we can talk

I’m happy we are on lock down
Our air’s purer we have less pollution
With only essential travel allowed
It’s a now proven pollution solution

I’m happy we are on lock down
If it means we don’t catch the virus
And I love the music my son plays
I hear Queen and not Miley Cyrus!

I’m thankful we are on lock down
If it means that no lives are lost
Many elderly folk are at risk
we must protect lives whatever the cost

Quarantine Poems Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Julie Leigh Rodeheaver

We have the virus where I live and are on lock down for 21 days, we can shop for provisions (ensuring we keep to the 2 meter rule) and go for a walk but otherwise we are to remain at home unless a journey is absolutely essential. Thankfully at the time of writing no one has died but the number of cases are rising 

03/31/20


03/31/20

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Neethu Sivaraj Adiyoli May 14, 2020 at 12:34 AM Congratulations on your top win :)

Eve Roper May 13, 2020 at 10:20 PM Congratulations on your win in Julie contest, Jan. Hugs Eve

John Watt May 13, 2020 at 2:27 PM Jan, happy to see you win top honors with this jewel. Interesting to read comments below and see what thoughts were 6 weeks ago... many of us thought lockdown would be over by now. Congrats, stay safe and keep writing gems, my dear friend ~ John

Sarah Portrey April 26, 2020 at 7:30 PM Really good. I might have a go at writing a lockdown poem tomorrow Jan Allison April 26, 2020 at 7:40 PM Have a look at the contests page too Sarah, see if there are any themes that take your fancy, its a great way of learning new forms:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler April 1, 2020 at 4:14 PM Turning something negative positive, one can accomplish many things. A private person most of my long life, I've been able to educate myself in several things – other religions, ancient and modern philosophies, languages, art history, foods, etc. People who claim they go stir crazy or develop cabin fever for lack of something to keep themselves busy are to be pitied. Lock down has not affected me so far and there's another month to go! Hang in there, Jan. / M

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2020 at 2:35 PM - My husband is taken out of work ... fits perfectly now as we try to get the new house ready ... we work there every day now ... so it is positive for me ... but, much else is complete in STOP regarding the house - But,"lock down" that's the right choice :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 3:26 PM Out of something bad you are finding something positive to focus on. the only way we can contain this virus is to adhere to the lock down conditions and we are making the most of quality time with our son and trying to spend time in the garden, not being able to see mum is hard but it has to be done:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus April 1, 2020 at 1:01 PM Like you, lockdown does not really worry me. I find lots to do, and have little time to spare. We are in self quarantine and only one of us goes out to buy necessities. We still have had no deaths on the island, but the cases have now risen to 188. Could have been in a better situation had we closed our airport anf ports earlier. Hugs // paul Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 1:08 PM Hi Paul we are on lock down by order of the government, no one can arrive or leave the Island as there are no planes (except for medical emergencies) and the ferry only carries freight. sadly they announced the first death today. we have about 60 cases confirmed. It is vital we follow the guidelines:-) sending my love to you and the family:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues April 1, 2020 at 12:48 PM Great! I love how the pollution is less. I wonder what the pigeons are thinking in the big cities. Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 1:05 PM Yeah the lack of pollution shows there are positives to the virus and having us on lock down, sadly they have just announced our first death here, it will send shock waves across the community but out of the tragedy hopefully will be a strong message that we have to take this seriously and prevent more people becoming infected :-( hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin April 1, 2020 at 8:53 AM I fav’d it as well Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 9:34 AM Thanks Mark, a poem written with a humourous slant but also sending out a message that we must endure the situation to save lives:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley April 1, 2020 at 8:34 AM I have fav'ed this fine and uplifting poetry my friend... Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 8:36 AM aww thanks Robert, I hope Julie likes it for the contest as she said in her rules we could do a humourous take on the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley April 1, 2020 at 8:33 AM My friend, your poetry has never been offensive to any decent person that understands humor, or that knows why you write. Your giving to others, by way of composing your fine poetry is to be commended-not criticized. Stay the course you are on regardless of any critic. Just pity such people...... God bless.. Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 8:35 AM Thanks Robert I appreciate your supportive comment:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane April 1, 2020 at 8:03 AM Jan; anyone who knows you and your sense of goodwill cheer will realize your poem is meant to be uplifting and positive in these sheltering days. It is for a contest, and since you and many others are weary of the gloomy virus poems, your verses give everyone on the soup a moment of respite with your humor. Pay no attention to the sarcastic remarks of the one who himself wrote, "If what we can do will then be The best outcome for you and me." The best we can do is to stay in lockdown. Lin Lane April 1, 2020 at 8:34 AM I DO know you, Jan. That's why I had to comment; something I rarely do here since my farewell poem. I refuse to post, but I'll always comment when I feel the need. TJ's poems are gone, but he remains in our thoughts. Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 8:23 AM Thanks Lin, only one lot of negativity but everyone else appreciates the humourous aspect which was encouraged in the contest rules. You know me Lin I try and find humour in everything more often than not the poems are at my own expense and I will never be deterred from writing, its a sad day for the site with Teppo leaving and deleting his account:-( hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin April 1, 2020 at 5:15 AM I like your poem a lot. Well written Jan! We need humor in these times. Don't stop writing these, I look forward to reading them and smiling because of it. Keep the ink flowing my friend. Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 5:15 AM Thanks Mark:-) hugs Jan xx

Leo Larry Amadore March 31, 2020 at 9:27 PM Be happy Jan, even in lock down mode, because happy is the best thing to be! Your positive attitude and your appreciation of what is around you and at your disposal will see you through any (including this one) crisis! I appreciated your poem and even read it a couple of times! Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 5:17 AM I try to make the best of a situation and use humour if I can:-) thanks Larry:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian March 31, 2020 at 6:53 PM Hi, Jan. I share your sentiments. Some days I go stir crazy, but other days I see that it is the best thing to do..stay home...save lives. Yes, this is the situation here as well. I love your creative piece, and that repeating line. Soupmail Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 5:19 AM Thanks Eileen, we have a very small population of 85,000 on our Island and need to do all we can to stop the virus from spreading:-) stay well my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi March 31, 2020 at 6:02 PM Hi Jan: Now 4 continents have something in common. We are all under lockdown. You and I almost have something in common. You like HUMOUR and I like HUMOR! Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 5:19 AM Thanks Ralph, I appreciate your positive comment:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt March 31, 2020 at 5:26 PM Jan, I do love your humour, but here it is mixed with some serious... you bring out some great silver linings that we often miss. Who but you would rhyme virus with Miley Cyrus! A beauty. Jan Allison April 1, 2020 at 5:20 AM Thanks John I try and use humour to make other's smile and as you see in my poems I often poke fun at myself:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner March 31, 2020 at 5:13 PM At least we can stay connected over the internet - until it gets a computer virus, then we will really be up sh*t creek- Jan Allison March 31, 2020 at 5:24 PM Yeah that would be the pits michelle:-( hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf March 31, 2020 at 4:36 PM The power of positive thinking can be measured by your upbeat poem, Jan! Superb! … As for me, I was happy before the lockdown. Still happy --- little to do with the lockdown though. Heh, heh. Keep the spirits high! ~ Ciao Jan Allison March 31, 2020 at 4:58 PM Yeah to be honest GW little has changed in our lives, yeah we cant go to places we used to but we are not that materialistic so being able to get food is a priority, the only thing I've done is order bulbs for the garden:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta March 31, 2020 at 2:56 PM WELL done, Jan! The penultimate verse is another classic! COVID-19 has proven to be more effective that Donald Trump or the Clean Air Act, but people have yet to realise that being home is a marvelous opportunity for families and government to do what could not be done or what was difficult to do during everyday traffic. Keep writing those winners! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison March 31, 2020 at 3:05 PM yes it is a real eye opener to see the before and after pics with the lack of pollution. There are positives and negatives to the lock down but we have to make sacrifices and in time we will be back to life... but maybe not as we had it before. I wanted the poem to have a humourous slant but also send out a message too:-) hugs Jan xx