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It Happened On a Misty Morning

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It Happened on a Misty Morning Poetry Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina 09/19/23

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Wettened by the mornings dew Closely spaced where rows of roses grew Footprints stained the cobblestone Where my love and I had walked, alone My beau dropped down on bended knee He whispered, “Darling, will you marry me, This twisted blade of grass is just a token ring Take my hand, let’s go and buy the real thing”!

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Charles Messina

Date: 11/1/2023 3:19:00 AM

Jan, I absolutely love this one, for some reason the winners are not listed in contest/results. Although I did not chose this in my winners list, it is well worthy of a first-place win! It just didn't fit in with the collaboration poem that I put together and will be posting within the next few days. Love, love, love this! Hugs Charlie xx

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/2/2023 4:57:00 AM

So sweet Jan - love this! Spontaneity in love :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/2/2023 5:04:00 AM

Thanks Dilly i find it hard to write romantic poems i much prefer humour:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/21/2023 11:11:00 AM

My friend, a very fine romantic piece added to the beginning. I predict a winner with this one. A fav . I especially loved the final verse. God bless you....

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2023 2:01:00 PM

Thanks so much Robert:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/21/2023 4:36:00 AM

- A romantic guy, Jan ... lovely written :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2023 5:15:00 AM

thanks Anne-Lise its rare for me to write romance! hugs jan xx

Craig Cornish

Date: 9/20/2023 12:31:00 PM

Fooled me with that one Jan--Love the O'Henry conclusion!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 2:23:00 PM

Your comment has made my day thanks Craig especially as I've Just been listening to Homeward Bound by William Joseph. The poem I wrote for your contest is one I am so so proud of, along with a recent poem Sunset Sadness. Proof i can write 'real poetry'! hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/20/2023 10:38:00 AM

Dear Jan, such lovely romance flows through your poem. A beautiful proposal and collaboration with Charlie's verse. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you my friend.. ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 2:16:00 PM

Thanks Susan, i hope Charlie likes it:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/20/2023 5:14:00 AM

Indeed, the romance flows throughout Jan and creates just sweet and lovely imagery! The worlds needs more! Good Luck and Happy Wednesday xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 5:49:00 AM

I struggle with romantic poems Mike, I much prefer humour:-) hugs jan xx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/20/2023 4:01:00 AM

How romantic! I love it, Jan. Reminds me a bit of the day hubby Bill got down on his knees and asked me to marry him...a frozen moment in time. Enjoy your day, hugs, Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 5:48:00 AM

I proposed to my hubby - silly sod said yes lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/19/2023 7:42:00 PM

This twisted blade of grass, the temporary ring. :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 5:48:00 AM

thanks Kim - yeah guess it was spur of the moment lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/19/2023 4:37:00 PM

Jan, a wonderfully romantic stanza, best for a win, hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 5:57:00 PM

thanks Tania xx:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/19/2023 4:34:00 PM

A beautiful write for the collaboration Jan, a lovely romantic proposal… Belle xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 5:57:00 PM

thanks Belle, i hope Charlie likes it:-) hugs jan xx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/19/2023 3:45:00 PM

Sweet and loving story Jan. I certainly hope she said yes.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 5:57:00 PM

I hope so Jerry! I struggle writing romantic poems, just had fun here:-) hugs Jan xx

The Situation

Date: 9/19/2023 3:15:00 PM

Don't forget For better or for worse. It could be the real thing!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 5:56:00 PM

thanks so much for dropping by:-) hugs Jan xx

Yann Rolland

Date: 9/19/2023 3:02:00 PM

very nice and loving words, enjoyed yann

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 3:06:00 PM

thanks Yann xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/19/2023 11:26:00 AM

A lovely and fitting ending to the contest poem, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 11:46:00 AM

Thanks Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/19/2023 10:49:00 AM

Very romantic, Jan! A wonderful conclusion to Charlie's poem! Good entry for the contest that completes the first verse! Best wishes for a win. Blessings and hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 11:46:00 AM

thanks Sam:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 9/19/2023 10:32:00 AM

Yes and press that blade of grass in a book for safe keeping. Good entry, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 11:46:00 AM

Thanks Lin I struggle with romantic poems and real poetry so I better stick to poop lol:-)hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 9/19/2023 9:46:00 AM

I really like it Jan well written hugs Shadow ps isent you soup mail

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 9:50:00 AM

Thanks Shadow, I have come a long way since I started writing but I do struggle with romantic themes. hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/19/2023 9:38:00 AM

What a lovely way to propose for a marriage. Loved it. Hugs xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 9:49:00 AM

thanks Victor, I struggle to write romantic poems so i do appreciate your comment:-) hugs Jan xx