Jan Allison Poet Enclosed Rhyme

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I'Ve So Much To Be Thankful For

I’m thankful that I picked up my pen to write,
it’s got me through some tough times in my life;
when life issues were giving me terrible strife -
now I write poetry, often late into the night!

I was persuaded to join Poetry Soup
in truth, I put it off for quite a while;
uncertain that folks would like my style -
now I’m delighted that I joined this group!

I’m grateful to the good friends I’ve made
they’ve helped me so much as a novice poet,
offering me wise advice, and don’t I know it -
such kindness I hope one day can be repaid!




Thankful Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

18/17/18

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Akilah Babb February 17, 2019 at 4:26 AM Ms.Jan this is Akilah.I'm sorry for my late response.I just didn't want to forget you.Such sweet Christmas response you sent.Thhat was greatly appreciated???????????????????????????? Jan Allison February 17, 2019 at 12:03 PM thanks for dropping by Akilah:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire December 7, 2018 at 10:57 AM And that gratitude is returned ten-fold, Jan. We are thankful to be able to read your work! Congratulations on your win with this lovely poem of thanks. Hugs, Carolyn Jan Allison February 17, 2019 at 12:02 PM thanks Carolyn I am so happy to be part of the soup community and so sorry for the long delay in replying:-) hugs Jan xx

Beata Agustin December 7, 2018 at 12:05 AM Your grateful poetic heart is revealed thru your artist's words. Congratulations. God bless you. Jan Allison February 17, 2019 at 12:02 PM thanks Beata so sorry for the long delay in replying:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin December 6, 2018 at 8:35 PM A wonderfully written poem Jan, so glad you are here on PS, congratulations on your winning placement! Jan Allison February 17, 2019 at 12:01 PM thanks Tania so sorry for the long delay in replying:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Elam November 22, 2018 at 8:37 PM Jan you are a skillful poet! Love this transparent piece. Jan Allison February 17, 2019 at 12:01 PM thanks Mark so sorry for the long delay in replying:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf November 20, 2018 at 4:00 PM Just the right sentiment and just the right touch...and I too am so thankful that you joined the Soup---as I'm sure so many others are as well. May your pen flourish and may you know good health and fortune all the days of your life! Best wishes, Gershon Jan Allison November 20, 2018 at 4:08 PM Thanks so much Gershon, writing poetry is something I never ever thought I would do as I really found poetry so boring when I was at school, but I have found its in my genes so one day I was destined to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Stephen Pennell November 20, 2018 at 7:47 AM very good jan 1st time I have read that form Jan Allison November 20, 2018 at 3:27 PM I think I've only written it once before:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty November 19, 2018 at 5:39 PM Positive Thankful Friendly Poetic Jan Allison November 19, 2018 at 6:58 PM thanks Christopher:-) hugs Jan xx

Carole Duet November 18, 2018 at 8:35 PM What a lovely and gracious poem, Jan. Your style is so unique and always a delight to read and I'm sure everyone here is also thankful that you joined. Keep up the good work! Jan Allison November 19, 2018 at 6:58 PM I have some who don't like my style but at the end of the day they don't have to read my poems or comment and rest assured I am here to stay:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2018 at 1:16 PM - I sign this writing with gratitude, love and friendship, Jan - Beautifully written :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 3:56 PM thanks so much for everything Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands November 18, 2018 at 6:17 AM I love it Jan. So true. I am grateful for all the support at soup. You have written such a nice poem to show it. Thanks for sharing everything :) Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 3:55 PM thanks for dropping by to comment Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham November 18, 2018 at 1:24 AM Beautiful tribute Jan, you have many friends on here and you were one of the first on here to welcome me onboard and encourage me, something I'll never forget and glad over time we have become friends. Best of luck. Tom. Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 3:55 PM I try and encourage other people as I have been helped so much since I joined the site:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong November 18, 2018 at 1:14 AM This is a lovely tribute to Soupers Jan. We are fortunate to have you join us. I hope you are pretty much healed up now, though I know it takes a long time? Love, Connie : ) xxoo Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 3:52 PM Thanks Connie, if it wasn't for my friend Jenny I'd never have joined soup, to be honest I find writing so cathartic I feel like I am in a protective bubble and I don't let things get me down we just go with the flow of life:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser November 18, 2018 at 12:57 AM Beautifully penned; I've put it off too but, I'm giving it some thought lately. I enjoy the site so much; keep on writing. Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 7:50 AM I will be here until I can no longer hold a pencil lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso November 17, 2018 at 11:07 PM This is so nice Jan, hopefully some will understand the deepness of this kind message!!! Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 7:48 AM I hope all the right people read it Art:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 17, 2018 at 11:07 PM Sweet penning Jan :))) xomo! Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 7:49 AM Cheers mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper November 17, 2018 at 10:55 PM and great poetry :) you do write Eve Roper November 20, 2018 at 9:38 PM you are the top, your amazing and you are worth every compliment you get. Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 7:47 AM You have been an amazing supporter of me and my work and I will be forever grateful for the gift of words you gave me with my pm:-) Hugs Jan xx

Debjani Mitra November 17, 2018 at 10:54 PM Oh what a wonderful theme you have chosen to thank... it's the same thought from many members of the group Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thanks Debjani:-) Hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier November 17, 2018 at 6:46 PM Awesome, Jan. You have many fans on this site - me included. Line xx Jan Allison November 18, 2018 at 7:44 AM Thanks line:-) Hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie November 17, 2018 at 5:59 PM G'day Jan … so many of us travel in the same boat Jan, but your wit, lifestyle yarns etc. certainly makes many of us happier that you post here - thank you Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison November 17, 2018 at 6:00 PM Thanks Lindsay, my humour may not be to everyone's' cup of tea but I don't know how I would have got through the last 4 years without starting to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw November 17, 2018 at 5:53 PM I'm glad you elected to join the Soup Family, Jan. You are a very talented and highly esteemed poet. Thanks for your support and encouragement and best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob Jan Allison November 17, 2018 at 5:59 PM you are too kind Bob! I was a total novice to writing when I joined soup in fact it took a month of my friend Jenny Brewer badgering me to join and to be honest its the best thing that's happened to me in many a year:-) hugs Jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose November 17, 2018 at 5:33 PM I am grateful for poets like you Jan, that continue to be part of soup. Winning wishes Jan Allison November 17, 2018 at 5:34 PM Thanks Pixie Dust:-) hugs Jan xx