Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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It's Time To Confess I Have An Addiction

For my habit there is no known cure
I’m addicted; yes I’m certain, I’m sure
I’ve had this issue for over seven years
I’m in a happy place there are no tears

I’ll grab my fix any time night or day
It needles hubby, but it’s here to stay
Many people have offered me good advice
Helping me cope with comments so nice

I’ve tried to stop, but can’t go cold turkey 
Because my addiction's writing poetry!

*Poetic licence as my husband is very supportive of my writing

Addiction  Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Rob Levasseur
n/a in contest judged on 12/31/2020

12/28/28

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Mark Koplin December 30, 2020 at 1:18 PM Loved it Jan! I think there are many of suffering from this one!!

Maurice Rigoler December 30, 2020 at 8:00 AM My addiction to poetry is what keeps me sane and gives my life meaning and fulfillment. What more could I ask for? Thanks, Jan, for stopping by, always appreciated. Best to you and yours in the new year. / Maurice Jan Allison December 30, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thanks maurice, its one addiction i am proudto have and i know i share with so many others on ps:-) happy New year to you:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt December 29, 2020 at 10:08 PM You are among friends, Jan. Just live one day at a time. P.S. keep that healthy addiction going... Hugs ~ John Jan Allison December 30, 2020 at 8:41 AM Yeah I do take each day at a time and after my hubbies cancer weboth cherish each day :-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne December 29, 2020 at 11:56 AM a fun take on the contest - an addiction I think we all share! Jan Allison December 30, 2020 at 8:39 AM Thanks Jack... well its better than whiskey!! Love to you and mum:-) hugs Jan xx

Rob Levasseur December 29, 2020 at 9:07 AM I really liked this spin on addiction. Although it was not a finalist, I still personally enjoyed it. Thank you for entering my contest, it was a pleasure to be introduced to you this way. Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 11:15 AM Thanks for dropping by I knew my poem was not what you were looking for on the addiction theme but it was written from the heart:-) Jan x

Chris Green December 29, 2020 at 5:58 AM I'm here because I needed a fix too. : ) Best wishes in the contest Jan. Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 11:14 AM You have been missed Chris:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger December 29, 2020 at 3:39 AM I think this is why we are all here, but most of us did not want to admit it. Jan, you outed a lot of us with this one! Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 11:14 AM thanks Caren:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh December 29, 2020 at 3:24 AM Great entry. God B L E S S you dear Jan. Happy New Year Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 9:05 AM Thanks Regina:-) hugs Jan xx

Evelyn Judy Buehler December 28, 2020 at 10:49 PM There are definitely worse addictions than your beautiful poetry. Others are addicted to it, too. hugs, Evelyn :=) Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 9:05 AM aww thanks Evelyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf December 28, 2020 at 10:42 PM As you've gracefully pointed out, not all addictions are bad!! Just like discriminating, addiction gets a bad rap! ~ He of the 'discriminating palate!' Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 8:27 AM Thanks GW wishing you very best wishes for 2021;-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie December 28, 2020 at 7:11 PM Hello Jan … an addiction that hurts nobody else and gives many so much pleasure. Please don’t consider a cure Jan - Happy New Year - Lindsay Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 8:25 AM Thankfully there is no cure lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour December 28, 2020 at 2:13 PM Wow that is great Jan, I too love your addiction, never get a cure my friend... With love and hugs Ann xx Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 8:24 AM Thanks so much Ann:-) hugs Jan xx

Panagiota Romios December 28, 2020 at 1:44 PM Great...I love your addiction. Keep penning, Hugs Pangie Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 8:23 AM I'll try Pangie:-) hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell December 28, 2020 at 1:19 PM fine write Jan, indeed a great addiction which we never want to lose, I've been scratching my head the past few days for inspiration so I must write one on my poetic addiction!! Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 8:23 AM I have not been spending as much time on the site as i would have liked, hope all is good with you and your family. sending my best wishes for 2021:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer December 28, 2020 at 12:27 PM it's a good thing there's no vaccine to stop this addiction, jan! we'd all be missing out... Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 12:40 PM Well i won't be rushing to get the covid vaccine until i know there are no side effects... i think my mother will be having it soon as they will be vaccinating people in care homes and care workers first when they roll out the programme on our island. Hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar December 28, 2020 at 11:20 AM You have a lovely addiction. ~~ Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 12:39 PM aww thanks Victor:-) hugs jan xx

Tony Hargreaves December 28, 2020 at 10:29 AM Hi Jan. I'm also an addict of verse. It is part of my trio: poetry, whisky, beer. They seem to go together. For my habit, I seek no cure. Best wishes for the new year. Tony. Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 12:37 PM Poetry tea and possibly some chocolate for me lol:-) thanks for dropping by Tony, hope you and your loved ones had a good time over the festive period:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta December 28, 2020 at 10:28 AM It is so much more fun today than scratching out symbols in clay! Enjoy! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 12:35 PM lol thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds December 28, 2020 at 9:38 AM Hi Jan, I’m glad your addiction turned out to be writing poetry, it doesn’t cause any damage, except for taking up so much of a poets time, I’m sure many husbands would object to that, lucky for you, yours doesn’t. Wish I knew the cure, I’m addicted too. A fantastic write for the contest... Hugs Belle :-) Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 12:32 PM I am so lucky my hubby is so supportive:-) thanks for your comments Belle I do appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos December 28, 2020 at 8:52 AM Hi Jan my friend, i also have to confess, it is my addition also and my husband is also very supportive. Good luck in the contest, I'll see if I can still enter. A great poem, best wishes in the contest Jan. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 11:53 AM So glad we both have such supportive spouses, i dont smoke and rarely drink so this addiction is quite safe and i am please to admit i am a poetryacholic!:-) hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan December 28, 2020 at 7:38 AM This addiction needs no curative antidote except to write!! Don’t you dare stop. Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 11:51 AM I promise i won't stop jenna i have a lifetime membership and I intend to use it:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. December 28, 2020 at 7:35 AM Hi Jan, I enjoyed your take on the contest theme. I, too, am addicted to poetry. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 11:25 AM I doubt its what the sponsor is after but I thought I'd put pen to paper. Thanks for all your support Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May December 28, 2020 at 7:20 AM Wonderful addiction, I enjoyed the read Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 11:24 AM Thanks Joseph, I never would have dreamed i would pick up my pen when my hubby had his cancer surgery, now writing is my drug and i will never give up my fix!:-) hugs jan xx

Lei Strauss December 28, 2020 at 7:09 AM I like the last line! It's so addicting! :) Good luck Jan! Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 11:22 AM So lovely to see you Lei you are quite a stranger these days. i recall you and jake Ponce being great poets, not seen jake in the longest time:-( take care my friend:-) will drop by and see if you have posted something new:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham December 28, 2020 at 7:06 AM We have to learn to live with it Jan, there is no known cure for poetrylytis. Lol Good luck. Tom Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 11:21 AM lol Tom and its very infectious and there is no antidote:-) hugs Jan x