Jan Allison Poet Free verse

Inside My Head I'M Young - For 'Old' Poets Only Contest

My muse is in a whirl
For she just doesn’t have a clue
Am I eligible to enter this contest …
I really don’t know what to do!
My age is of no concern to anyone but me
I may be twenty-one or I may be eighty three
Our friend retired at 35, I don’t class that as old
Fortunately for him his investments all struck gold

I’ve been posting on soup for well over a year
Therefore I can’t enter a ‘new’ poets contest
Does this make me an old poet?
Can I enter this ‘Old Poets’ contest - that is my dilemma!

Contest:- Inside my head For ‘Old’ Poets only
Sponsor:- John Lawless
09~11~15

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James Fraser September 14, 2015 at 2:07 PM Haha, a dilema indeed, made me chuckle, hugs//James xx Jan Allison September 14, 2015 at 2:19 PM I am pleased to say I've entered the contest with this poem lol:-) hugs Jan xx

James Horn September 14, 2015 at 4:58 AM Jan, So do not take an enema or will end up in an enigma while watching a wild cinema. I am 74 myself and been married for 50 years in less than a year. Also, have been in Soup for shortest length of time out of all of the top 40 producers and am currently 20th. Jim Horn Jan Allison September 14, 2015 at 7:37 AM Thanks Jim will take your advice:-) Jan x

Maurice Rigoler September 13, 2015 at 6:15 PM I definitely fit the requirement to enter this contest, but I don't care to. I've been on Soup for at least ten (maybe more?) I'm too old now to remember exactly when. Best to you in the contest. And thank you for the stop by. / M Jan Allison September 14, 2015 at 12:45 AM Oh I am sure your humour would go down a treat with John:-) I do know there are many who don't bother with contests - it is a sore point sometimes when you see wonderful poems not do too well:-(hugs jan xx

Eve Roper September 12, 2015 at 10:43 PM Love it <3 a 7 Hugs Eve Jan Allison September 13, 2015 at 4:17 AM Just a fun write for the contest Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Suzanne Delaney September 12, 2015 at 2:27 PM very clever Jan: Age is just a number he he. If you have been writing since you were three that would make you an old poet. lol Good Luck in the contest, It looks like a winner to me. SuZ Jan Allison September 12, 2015 at 3:03 PM LOL:-) I've actually only began properly writing since Feb 2014 I can't believe how well I've taken to it - guess it's been hiding in me for many years now is the right time for it to come to the surface:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight September 12, 2015 at 1:00 PM A cute way to relay your dilemma, Jan! Love it. All the best for the contest! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison September 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM Thanks Sandra I had fun with this tongue in cheek write:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2015 at 8:49 AM You are forever young dear one. Jan Allison September 12, 2015 at 9:12 AM Aww Richard you are too kind:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis September 12, 2015 at 4:29 AM One becomes old when he stops dreaming and starts remembering no matter what the age might be! Get out of the dilemma and enter the... poets contest for you are young since you are writing such a fine poetry, dear Jan! Jan Allison September 12, 2015 at 6:18 AM A pure tongue in cheek write Demetrios:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2015 at 12:07 AM yes you CAN, yes you CAN, NOw come on, Jan. Finally reveal your age to us TOOOOO GREAT job here. You are old now that you have been here over a year!! Jan Allison September 12, 2015 at 6:18 AM I've been here about 18 months can't believe the journey I've been on know I would never have got through without discovering writing:-) hugs JAN XX

Tim Smith September 11, 2015 at 10:11 PM Age is just a number....it is all in how you feel and take care of yourself. Jan Allison September 12, 2015 at 6:17 AM Just a fun write Tim there are contests for OLD and NEW poets not sure where I fit in lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Thomas Martin September 11, 2015 at 6:10 PM Per usual, grace and imagery make a noteworthy, memorable write! Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 6:18 PM Thanks Thomas just a tongue in cheek write for the 'old' poets contest:-) hugs jan xx

Frederic Parker September 11, 2015 at 5:14 PM You'll know you're old when you sit down for awhile and when you get up it takes 4 or 5 steps to straighten up..I'm not sure you're there yet.. Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 5:15 PM Not quite Frederic lol Just a fun take on the theme seeing that there are contests for 'old and 'new' poets lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance September 11, 2015 at 2:42 PM That is a dilemma indeed that I do not know the answer for but this is worthy of the entry! Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 2:47 PM I had fun with this Cas a tongue in cheek write - as you know our muses can be very temperamental and this is where she took me today:-) hugs Jan xx

Etienne Lariviere September 11, 2015 at 2:42 PM Old bitter poets say they are from France, you my dear, are a beauty! oh la la !! Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 5:07 PM Oh my dear Etienne I hope you get all the help you need and return home soon:-( hugs Jan xx Etienne Lariviere September 11, 2015 at 3:02 PM No, I have escaped the institutional ward, only to come to France and find I escaped not at all!!! Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 2:46 PM Oh Etienne it is always a delight to hear from you :-) I gather from your name you have french roots but do not live in France and now way are you old!:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud September 11, 2015 at 2:20 PM you are as young as you feel and think... inquisitive, fun write, jan.. huggs Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 2:24 PM Pure fun write for the contest Nette - there are contests for 'new poets' only and 'old poets'... what next lol:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Woods September 11, 2015 at 2:09 PM When you can't remember what you writing the poem for, then your getting close to the "right" age! Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 2:10 PM ha ha ha love the answer mark:-) hugs jan xx

Serenity Fox September 11, 2015 at 1:48 PM Great poem Jan Allison September 11, 2015 at 1:49 PM Thanks Serenity just a fun write lol:-) hugs Jan xx