Jan Allison Poet Narrative

I'M Just Proposin'

I’d been in a two-year relationship
He even got down on one knee and did propose
He’s still the only man ever to ever buy me a red rose
But his mother hated me I wasn’t the right one for her son
She put her oar in and caused trouble and soon the damage was done
We split – I couldn’t be bothered with men I didn’t want the hurt
I threw myself into charity work at the local hospital
Radio Lollipop is a hospital radio station especially for kids
I had my own radio show – something I would love to do again
Bob was an engineer and built studios  - we became friends
One Saturday we were decorating a float for the Lord Mayor’s procession
I was wearing a tight low cut bright pink T shirt…how could he not notice me!
Started dating in June, just before Christmas we got the flu
We looked after each other at his house ...I never moved out
On Valentines Day 1989 I proposed to him – even though it wasn’t a leap year
I’d got up to get ready for work – he was still in bed.
I knelt down by the bed and asked him to marry me… he said yes! PHEW
We married two years to our very first date
Twenty-three years later we are still going strong


Jan Allison
21st September 2014
Contest:Will You Marry Me?
Sponsor Judy Konos
~awarded 1st place~

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Beryl Edmonds May 5, 2021 at 3:03 PM A lovely romantic love story Jan, you must have looked pretty in pink ~ Belle :-) xx

Brenda Meier-Hans September 29, 2014 at 11:05 AM Well Jan, put on the beautiful sexy hot pink shirt and flaunt this fantastic win. Congratulations to you. Jan Allison September 29, 2014 at 11:06 AM LOL I may just do that but its probably been resigned to the bin bag years ago LOl Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Ryerson September 28, 2014 at 6:23 PM And this poem is still and always will be going strong...He's a lucky guy and I gotta admit (and please don't slap me) I would have liked to have seen you in that t-shirt too! ('Pretty in Pink')...Congratulations are DEFINITELY in order here - Tim Jan Allison September 29, 2014 at 12:57 AM aww thanks Tim:-) hugs Jan xxx Tim Ryerson September 28, 2014 at 6:27 PM By the way, my late wife proposed to me as well...LOVED it! (and her too)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 28, 2014 at 6:43 AM - Jan, congrats with your winning poem - A wonderful 1st place !!! - Enjoy reading it - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison September 28, 2014 at 6:45 AM Many thanks for your lovely comment Anne Lise:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta September 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM Well deserved win, congrats, Jan. nicely penned. Jan Allison September 28, 2014 at 6:09 AM Many thanks for your support Dr Mehta:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith September 27, 2014 at 1:24 PM Congrats Jan....three for three for the musky tears....hugs Tim Jan Allison September 28, 2014 at 6:09 AM I wouldn't know about that Tim - they don't have one on our little Island ...will leave you and Maurice on that step and me and Cas on another:-) Tim Smith September 27, 2014 at 3:09 PM Lol....its off to the side in the red light district :) hugs George Jan Allison September 27, 2014 at 2:57 PM You should have written one too George and all the musky tears would have been on the top step - actually I think we have our own norty step now lol:-) Hugs Stan xxx

Judy Konos September 27, 2014 at 10:56 AM Thank You for entering my contest! Jan Allison September 27, 2014 at 11:02 AM Thanks for giving me a number one sport Judy i have had fun reading the other entries - it was a great contest to enter thank you:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 27, 2014 at 10:28 AM Wow Jan its such a brilliant write! Congrats on top place win! Jan Allison September 27, 2014 at 11:01 AM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Dr Sharma:-) Hugs jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2014 at 9:18 AM !!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!! on your number 1 placement. You are very high on the list. Jan Allison September 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM Gosh is it that good you had to tell me twice .... maybe i married the wrong man! Hugs jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2014 at 9:15 AM You are number one. I am going to fav this one. I hope a lot of poets fav it. Jan Allison September 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM Aww thank you so much Maurice:-) hugs Jan xxx

Arthur Vaso September 25, 2014 at 9:41 PM I agree with Maurice, 23 years is a little iffy, I feel I still have chance!! Loved the Poem!! Jan Allison September 26, 2014 at 2:33 AM Thanks Arthur - you have a bit of a wait... but I'm worth it LOL:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM Only 23 years so it is still iffy if it will last. See there is still hope for me right after your internet hubby, I don't mind waiting in line Tim and Cas at my side. I loved it. good luck with the contest because that is what a marriage is after all a contest. in my case I lost. she beat me to the punch. she left first and now I am all alone. I hope that cheered you up. I know it did me. Love, maurice. HeeHeeHeeHee. Jan Allison September 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM :-( sorry but Darren is my soul mate and Tim is well Tim:-) Hugs Jan xxx Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 2:31 PM You are so cold. Jan Allison September 22, 2014 at 12:44 PM Yes 23 years isn't long is it... After Darren - (who I adore) I think you would have to line up behind Tim - he was here first LOL:-) hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans September 21, 2014 at 4:01 PM I love this, and especially the part about the tight low cut bright pink t shirt. Sweet story Jan, thanks for sharing. Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 4:03 PM LOL Brenda if you've got it flaunt it:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Nette Onclaud September 21, 2014 at 12:25 PM "ohh such a heartfelt story of a relationship so well quilled... stay in love, jam.. I am charmed by this piece... hugs!.. SOUPIE MAIL!" Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 12:26 PM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Nette:-) Hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 21, 2014 at 11:25 AM Wonderful hearty tale Jan! Glad to know u r with ur love n going strong my dear! Gl in contest! Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 12:13 PM Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid September 21, 2014 at 10:18 AM beautifully penned story jan Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 10:26 AM Thanks for dropping by Liam - I ADORED your last write:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance September 21, 2014 at 6:30 AM Aww! This is so uber cool I love your story. :) How can any man resist a hot pink tshirt :) Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 9:09 AM I may still have it lurking somewhere in case I ever need to find a new man lol:-) Hugs Jan x

Vera Duggan September 21, 2014 at 4:02 AM Oh Jan what a beautiful story, like me you married the right one and Bob sounds wonderful and like me you are a lucky girl and I am sure you will last as long as us 53 years, take care my dear friend and regards to Bob.............Vera.............. Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 4:04 AM We say we have a contract for 50 years renewable for another 50 LOL - life isn't perfect far from it but marriages need to be worked at:-) hugs to you and Peter:-) Jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2014 at 10:19 PM gosh, Jan, that is fantastic. I wrote mine in sonnet form but will wait a while before posting. I hope your weekend was not too hectic and that you could relax some. congrats on your marriage!! Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 3:31 AM weekend been so hectic Andrea but it may prove to be very fruitful:-) hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith September 20, 2014 at 6:54 PM This shows the strong person that you are Jan...love the proposal.... Hugs Tim Jan Allison September 20, 2014 at 6:55 PM Thanks Tim:-) Guess we both just struck lucky! Hugs Jan xx