Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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Jan Allison

I am from Great Britain  – it’s not a rumour
I always try to write with a sense of humour

In 1996 we moved to live in the Isle of Man
I can say with hand on heart that I’m Jan NOT Stan

Work with youngsters who have ‘special needs’
Very rewarding occupation  - but challenging indeed!

I am short in stature – guess I have low ‘elf esteem’
Tall greying men I adore – I love to see them in my dream

I love to eat plain chocolate – don’t need to watch my weight
I’m really quite petite – my hubby thinks I’m great

Met my husband Bob at Radio Lollipop
Both were volunteers – he loved my low cut top! 

Love to listen to music and go to hear a live band
Best gig ever was ‘Queen’ - the best band in the land

I have a wonderful son he is my pride and joy
He’s at university now – no longer my little boy

Started to write poetry when my husband got cancer
To get my thoughts on paper to me it was the answer

My friend Jenny Brewer introduced me to poetry soup
Took me a month to join but I’m so glad I joined this group

Wrote thirty poems with Darren as Jadazzle United
When Daz returns to good health I will be so delighted

I am happy when with friends but like my solitude too
Try to do my best in everything I do

The past 14 months have been so challenging for me
With writing I can escape and set my emotions free

Now my dad has passed and mum is in a care home
I am now ‘free’ and my self-confidence has grown

12th April 2015
Contest: Bio of a Poet Tammy Reams
~awarded 1st place~

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Christina Chircop March 28, 2026 at 7:52 AM Wow, thank you for sharing this so openly! Your poem really gives a beautiful insight into your life, your passions, and the love you have for your family and friends. Jan Allison April 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM Oh My goodness Christina! it's so wonderful to see you have been inspired to write by your lovely mother who is so talented. I cant wait to drop by and read your poetry:-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler May 7, 2024 at 12:04 PM Ever-growing, everlasting. That's you, my friend. Let the humor begin! :) Jan Allison May 7, 2024 at 12:19 PM Thanks so much Linda

BE Bailey January 13, 2021 at 11:57 AM Oh dear Jan. I just stumbled across this poem you wrote. I feel like I got to know you so much better. A definite fav:) Love the humor as well. Love and big hugs B Jan Allison January 13, 2021 at 1:27 PM thanks so much BE:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Marc February 14, 2019 at 6:50 PM Your poetry highlights your expanded self-confidence and free spirit. Congratulations your well deserved win :) Jan Allison February 14, 2019 at 7:08 PM I have a self confidence I never had before PM and to stand on a stage in front of over 600 people was something I never ever dreamed I would do in a million years:-) writing has changed my life in so many ways:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos August 21, 2018 at 2:30 AM Hi Jan, I can almost taste your pride. I don't know how else to contact you. My first comment when I joined poetry soup was yours and I was thrilled. I think my husband accidentally deleted it because he was on a business trip when I joined and sent me a comment but it came through twice, so when he came back he deleted his second one and ,unfortunately yours also. It meant a lot to me. Would you be able to send it to me again? It was a comment about my blonde absent minded or fair poem xoxo Jan Allison August 21, 2018 at 3:00 AM I doubt I can remember what I wrote lol but I'll drop by and read again:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos August 12, 2018 at 12:27 PM I love love this poem! I am also half British and my other half is Greek. Written straight from the heart. Also have a son who is a grown man now but love him to bits. Love Jennifer Jan Allison August 12, 2018 at 1:11 PM I thought from the surname it was probably Greek:-) My son is here for the weekend, soon he will be leaving his job and travelling - am just so proud of all he has achieved:-) hugs Jan xx

James Horn February 24, 2017 at 7:59 AM Written like you meant and meant what you wanted to say to God. Jim Horn Jan Allison February 24, 2017 at 9:31 AM Thanks Jim:-) hugs Jan x

Noman Hamza May 15, 2015 at 6:51 AM Hi Jan congrats for ur win,enjoyed the humour,plain speaking, good rhyming.prayers for ur hubby. Jan Allison May 15, 2015 at 7:16 AM Thanks so much Norman - he is cured and I have a hobby I love - i doubt I would ever have started writing if he hadn't have had his cancer surgery:-) Hugs Jan xx

William Gray May 9, 2015 at 4:02 AM Loved this biographical piece. Music and plain chocolate, I can see why Bob loves you so much. A complete joy to read your verses Jan!. Love and Best Wishes!. xx Jan Allison May 15, 2015 at 7:15 AM Aww thanks William - I have a lot to be thankful for - if it wasn't for his cancer I would never have started writing - I have a wonderful hobby and he is cured - what could be better:-) Hugs jan xx

Shirley Rebstock April 30, 2015 at 7:28 PM This poem is neat. My mom was from Sussex England, came to USA on Queen Mary. Just passed last year at 93yrs. Jan Allison May 1, 2015 at 2:03 AM I am so sorry for your loss Shirley - I lost my dad in February and mum is 93 in November:-) What am amazing story about the Queen mary - you should write a poem about it I am sure she told you many stories! Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez April 28, 2015 at 8:26 PM Sorry to come this late Jan. Just the same, congratulations on this BIO of a Poet win! Hugs! :) :) Jan Allison April 29, 2015 at 2:22 AM Thanks so much Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick April 27, 2015 at 4:47 PM Congrats on your winning work..Good to learn more about you..Sara Jan Allison April 27, 2015 at 4:48 PM Thanks for dropping by and all your support Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A April 26, 2015 at 4:33 PM Hi Jan, how are you doing to day... I hope you are fine... Thanks for the hugs..LINDA Jan Allison April 26, 2015 at 4:51 PM Am fine ty for asking:-) Hugs Jan x

Poet Destroyer A April 26, 2015 at 12:15 AM Hello Jan, Congratulations on your "Bio of a Poet" WIN!!! LINDA Jan Allison April 26, 2015 at 4:35 AM Thanks Linda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Corenne Seale April 24, 2015 at 5:12 PM Congrats on the first place jan Jan Allison April 24, 2015 at 5:46 PM I was made up to place so highly Corenne:-) many thanks for your comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jaycee Cervenka April 23, 2015 at 9:47 PM Congrats on the 1st place! ((HUGS)) ~Janet Jan Allison April 24, 2015 at 2:08 AM Thanks Janet:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos April 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM Just adding my Congratulations along with your entourage of followers! Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 3:22 PM Thanks Judy I do appreciate your comments:-) hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler April 20, 2015 at 3:42 PM I'm glad to see your wonderful poem on the winner's list. Congrats on a great win, Jan! Jan Allison April 20, 2015 at 3:44 PM Thanks so much Kelly I was delighted to get a top place:-) Hugs jan xx

Emmanuel Brian Oule April 19, 2015 at 11:32 PM How grateful, is very Bio, Sorry about your husband though Congs on winning Emmanuel Brian Oule April 20, 2015 at 2:56 AM Wow, that's great news to hear Happy for you Dear, we are together Jan Allison April 20, 2015 at 12:56 AM If it wasn't for his cancer surgery I would never have started writing - he is cured and I have a hobby I love:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Mohn April 19, 2015 at 9:18 PM Lovely Jan...Well deserved 1st for a 1st class person :) Jan Allison April 20, 2015 at 12:55 AM Thanks David:-) Hugs Jan xx

Abdul Malik Mandani April 19, 2015 at 4:16 PM Very nice, Jan. Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:18 PM thanks Abdul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez April 19, 2015 at 12:44 PM What, I haven't commented on this? Must posted on those days I was absent. Loved it Jan! Most thinks there I know already from bits and pieces you share but to see a bio poem of you is just lovely...Congrats my friend. HUgs! Kim :) Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:17 PM no worries lol:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 12:48 PM Thanks so much Kim I was delighted to place so well:-) Hugs jan xx

Joseph May April 19, 2015 at 10:46 AM Congrats on a great win Jan! Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 10:49 AM Thanks Joseph I am sure having a 'purple day' today:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight April 19, 2015 at 7:53 AM Back again, Jan, to congratulate you on your 1st Place win for your outstanding bio poem! Yours was an outstanding one for sure. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 7:56 AM Thanks Sandra I wasn't sure if Tammy would like my humourous take on the theme - but I have to go with my pen - I am so pleased to have placed so well:-) Hugs Jan xx

Lei Strauss April 19, 2015 at 7:29 AM Congratulations Jan! You deserve your win! Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 7:31 AM Thanks so much Lei I was delighted to place so well:-) Hugs jan xx

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