Jan Allison Poet Sijo

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Let the Pens Flow - Sijo Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Jenish Somadas

Submitted to Your Best Sijo Poetry Contest

sponsored by William Kekaula
Submitted to Sijo contest sponosred by Andrea Dietrich

05/27/20

It's a Mad World

Weeping willow tree, I now know why you are always crying
I'm weeping with you, at the destruction brought about by man’s greed
Let’s float down the river of life, and plant peaceful roots elsewhere

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Sara Kendrick February 5, 2024 at 10:17 AM Back with congratulations again on your winning work in Andrea's contest. Way to go. I enjoyed reading your lines. Sara K

Len Gasun February 4, 2024 at 7:58 PM Gorgeous and very creative sijo inspired by the picture prompt my dear poet friend Jan. I immensely enjoyed reading this. Congratulations on your win my dear poet friend! Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you always. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2024 at 1:05 PM Just saw I had commented to this one a few years back. Hope it did well that time too. Jan Allison February 4, 2024 at 1:51 PM thanks Andrea and also for the clarification of the rules:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2024 at 1:03 PM Jan, this is a really thoughful and deep one. Congrats and thanks for entering this gem. Jan Allison February 4, 2024 at 1:51 PM thanks Andrea :-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick October 15, 2021 at 1:52 PM I have read your winner and see its good qualities. Way to go in the contest. Congrats. Sara Jan Allison February 4, 2024 at 1:50 PM so sorry I missed the comments before sara, hugs jan xx

Joseph May October 14, 2021 at 8:34 AM Love your last line Jan, Congrats on your win Jan Allison February 4, 2024 at 1:50 PM so sorry for the delay in replying! hugs jan xx

William Kelii Kekaula October 13, 2021 at 11:43 PM Yikes! Wherever did you get that pic? Poignant truth dreamt hope, is realized soon my friend, Aloha! Jan Allison February 4, 2024 at 1:49 PM thanks so much Hilo Poet, ive just seen this comment! hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich June 13, 2020 at 6:34 PM Oh, I love this one, Jan. Way to go. You placed with a well deserved first! Jan Allison June 14, 2020 at 2:13 PM Thanks Andrea:-) i seldom write this form and enjoyed the challenge:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith June 12, 2020 at 12:27 PM Congratulations on your win. Few words with much said. A cute picture to go with your poem. Enjoy your win and day.............. Jan Allison June 12, 2020 at 12:29 PM Thanks Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May June 12, 2020 at 11:49 AM Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison June 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues June 12, 2020 at 8:32 AM Wow, poignant! Congratulations, Jan! Jan Allison June 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Aditi Mishra June 12, 2020 at 6:46 AM Your words reflect truth with hope Jan. Thought provoking and to remember. Congratulations on your top win. Blessings and hugs :) Jan Allison June 12, 2020 at 11:59 AM thanks Aditi:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt June 11, 2020 at 11:53 PM Nice sad write, Jan with a hopeful ending. Congratulations on your #1 win. Peace, John Jan Allison June 12, 2020 at 11:59 AM thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenish Somadas June 11, 2020 at 2:27 PM Wonderful write Jan..Your weeping willow tree winning hearts..Congrats.. Jan Allison June 11, 2020 at 2:52 PM Thanks SO much Jenish i have seldom written this form:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Buck June 2, 2020 at 10:20 AM Jan: Amazing as always. Thanks for sharing your words and your talent with all of us on the soup. oldbuck Jan Allison June 2, 2020 at 3:27 PM Old buck you are the sweetest man with your comments and raise my spirits so much and for that I cannot thank you enough:-):-)hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen May 29, 2020 at 1:31 PM - Excellent done, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison May 29, 2020 at 5:40 PM Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May May 28, 2020 at 8:52 AM Love your ending line Jan, Wonderful write Jan Allison May 29, 2020 at 5:35 PM thanks Joseph, I did toy with changing it but with the comments I've received I will leave it as it is:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger May 28, 2020 at 7:20 AM I love the poem and the pictures! Jan Allison May 28, 2020 at 7:21 AM Thanks Caren i hope I have the form right I have seldom written this form:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh May 27, 2020 at 7:11 PM I love this, Jan. I love weeping willows too and can't think of a more lovely writing. Blessings and love sent your way, ~ Gina ~ Jan Allison May 27, 2020 at 7:24 PM thanks Gina:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner May 27, 2020 at 5:20 PM Love the pic with this! and I also wish to float down a river to a peaceful tomorrow- Jan Allison May 27, 2020 at 5:38 PM I wish we could all drift off to a peaceful safe environment, such chaos in the world. we are doing well here ... no new cases in a week but we can't be complacent:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer May 27, 2020 at 2:48 PM nicely done, jan! good luck in the contest... Jan Allison May 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM Thanks Ilene I have rarely written this form, hope I've got it correct:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta May 27, 2020 at 1:39 PM A wonky willow tree is proof of that adventure! Nicely caught and presented! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison May 27, 2020 at 2:02 PM thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx