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Islanders - Collaboration With Paul Callus

On the balcony of our room We stood alone, just you and me Watching the rising crescent moon The twinkling undulating sea Inhaled the salty fragrant air You had your arm around my waist Warm breath that flirted on my nape The teasing lips ready to taste Let out a sigh, there was no haste, It was yet early in the night Temptation waited by the side It lingered, silent, out of sight I’d longed for moments just like this You smelt so good, tasted divine Our lips were locked in urgent kiss Full bodied gift like rich red wine Your gentle hands removed my dress Dilating eyes filled with delight For I wore not my thermal vest The heated passion filled the night A cloud went by, obscured the moon Now things were not how they should seem I was alone, he was not there This must have been a Maltese dream! Collaboration: Paul Callus & Jan Allison 30th October 2014

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David Mohn

Date: 11/2/2014 8:25:00 AM

Well, well, well...that island magic will get you every time, nicely written...thanks for the comment on my Ashen Snow poem Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2014 10:23:00 AM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment David:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/1/2014 8:49:00 AM

This is a hot one Jan, you and Paul make quite the team.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2014 12:28:00 PM

We had great fun writing together Richard and the best part is we finally meet tomorrow for real:-) hugs Jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/31/2014 3:29:00 PM

Wow, now I really want to come with you next time. I gotta get me some of them there Maltese dreams.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 3:30:00 PM

Oh do visit Brenda it is absolutely wonderful - we will be coming back in 2016! Hugs Jan xxx

Debra Squyres

Date: 10/31/2014 1:51:00 PM

Ahhhh yes... love the romance in this !! Gives a big "sigh" !! Wonderful collaboration !!! Great work to both of you !!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 1:57:00 PM

Thanks Debra I am meeting Paul on Sunday and I am so looking forward to it:-) Hugs jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/31/2014 12:03:00 PM

Beautiful, just beautiful; I can see those lovers.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 12:05:00 PM

Sadly it all ends up as a dream ML - Paul and I had fun writing this he is a brilliant person to collaborate with:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/31/2014 11:46:00 AM

Wonderful write Paul and Jan, dreams are so desiving love and hugs eve another "7" from me

Eve Roper
Date: 10/31/2014 12:52:00 PM

have fun, I envy you I would love to see Malta

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 11:48:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve - I am on holiday in Malta and will be meeting Paul on Sunday:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/31/2014 9:47:00 AM

Cute one..Passionate work on the part of both collaborator..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 11:14:00 AM

Thanks Sara:-) Paul and I had fun writing together:-) Hugs Jan x

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/31/2014 4:54:00 AM

wow!! love the tease tickling lines you both made and the ending is just so fantastic... :) Jan and Paul.. :) two of my friends here in soup.. :) Hope you will enjoy the meeting have some pics and share to us.. :D!!!! God bless and hugs to you both.. :D

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 9:04:00 AM

Hi Olive I can't wait to meet Paul but oh no pictures you may discover the truth about my vest and hairy chest that way lol :-) Hugs Jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 10/30/2014 9:07:00 PM

You should take holidays more often, this is a delightful read! Awesome write Jan and Paul. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 2:20:00 AM

I wish i could be work and family commitment come first Cecilia:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2014 9:04:00 PM

oh my, a Maltese dream!! You know, I am usually not too wild about collaborations, but i must say, you two truly made a stunning duo together. The ending is so awesome. And isn't paul right there in Malta with you guys?hmmmm. hahaha. a SEVEN (guess what the silly captcha says: PMS!!!)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 2:19:00 AM

lol Andrea - I am finally meeting Paul on Sunday - poor guy must be so worried about me lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/30/2014 7:41:00 PM

Ow Jan ..the maltese weather is doing wonders to you,as much as the fresh air of uk does to me : ). I love your collab with Paul..You got me laughing with the thermal vest.Passion with a teist : ).Ooolllaaala.Cheers to both of you.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 2:18:00 AM

Lol Charmaine - I do have my vest with me but don't need it over here - it was dreadful the day we left the isle of Man lol hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/30/2014 6:40:00 PM

I would love to collaborate but I don't know what the word means and I am afraid it will hurt.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 6:43:00 PM

Gosh you are forgetting Maurice - we had have already had a foursome me, Cas you and Tim... and then we wrote some poems lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/30/2014 6:26:00 PM

Best line was the thermal vest. Stand up comics that do a long set will usually set up a line in an early joke and use it in the right place late in the routine. That is basically what you did by bringing the vest back in this piece. This is a really well written poem. You should collaborate with Paul on a serious write. Paul is a great poet as you are, I am sure it would draw many favs.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 6:42:00 PM

lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 10/30/2014 6:33:00 PM

Don't talk like that you know hairy chests drive me wild Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 6:30:00 PM

I would love the opportunity to write with Paul again ... but when we meet and he finally sees the thermal vest and the hairy chest he may be someone put of from repeating the experience lol Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 10/30/2014 6:14:00 PM

I was sadly disappointed thinking from the the title it was about hockey and the NY Islanders....but much to my delight is was a fabulous tango with your trademark twist at the end...hugs Tim

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 10/30/2014 6:31:00 PM

Come on Jan that is the least Paul could have done after what you done to him.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 6:16:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Tim. Paul was a joy to work with and was so kind letting me post the poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 10/30/2014 6:11:00 PM

Loved it, and the little twist at the end. Kudos to you both, and have a lovely Sunday, James :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 6:13:00 PM

Thanks so much James:-) Paul and I had fun writing together with this one - he is a most delightful person to collaborate with:-) Hugs jan xx

David Meade

Date: 10/30/2014 5:55:00 PM

Very clever -- loved the twist at the end. Imaginary lovers. all the best.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 5:59:00 PM

I'm on holiday in Malta David and Paul and I are actually meeting up on Sunday:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/30/2014 5:54:00 PM

Hi Jan.....this is what a change of air does to you!!:) It's been fun co-writing this one....hugs /x/ paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 5:58:00 PM

You are a true gentleman Paul thank you so much - it was great fun writing with you:-) Can't wait to meet for real:-) Hugs jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/30/2014 5:49:00 PM

JAN ! PAUL! What are you two doing there! naughty hot, :) really nice to read, hope you're having a good time :) lots of love to both of you ;)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 6:41:00 PM

LOL Maurice I really should be more guarded in what I write! Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 10/30/2014 6:35:00 PM

You might want to rephrase the "come again" line!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 6:32:00 PM

Malta is absolutely divine Casarah - it's our second visit in 4 years and I can't wait to come back again:-) and lol at your pun Maurice Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 10/30/2014 6:28:00 PM

Really hot! They could malta a block of ice with this one Cas.

Casarah Nance
Date: 10/30/2014 6:21:00 PM

Lol what happens in Malta stays in Malta, nice I'll come visit! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/30/2014 6:17:00 PM

Hi Casarah! Thank you for dropping in with your usual joyful attitude; glad we gave you something to smile about. (Just noticed Jan's blushes....it's only makeup!) hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2014 5:52:00 PM

**** blushes**** Casarah - have no worries ... Paul and I have agreed - what happens in Malta stays in Malta lol :-) Seriously Paul is a joy to work with and I can't wait to finally meet him on Sunday. Hugs Jan xxx