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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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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 5/7/2024 12:04:00 PM

Ever-growing, everlasting. That's you, my friend. Let the humor begin! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2024 12:19:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda

BE Bailey

Date: 1/13/2021 11:57:00 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
Date: 1/13/2021 1:27:00 PM

thanks so much BE:-) hugs Jan xx

P.M. Richter

Date: 2/14/2019 6:50:00 PM

Your poetry highlights your expanded self-confidence and free spirit. Congratulations your well deserved win :)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/14/2019 7:08:00 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

Date: 8/21/2018 2:30:00 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
Date: 8/21/2018 3:00:00 AM

I doubt I can remember what I wrote lol but I'll drop by and read again:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/12/2018 12:27:00 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
Date: 8/12/2018 1:11:00 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

Date: 2/24/2017 7:59:00 AM

Written like you meant and meant what you wanted to say to God. Jim Horn

Jan Allison
Date: 2/24/2017 9:31:00 AM

Thanks Jim:-) hugs Jan x

Noman Hamza

Date: 5/15/2015 6:51:00 AM

Hi Jan congrats for ur win,enjoyed the humour,plain speaking, good rhyming.prayers for ur hubby.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/15/2015 7:16:00 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

Date: 5/9/2015 4:02:00 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
Date: 5/15/2015 7:15:00 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

Date: 4/30/2015 7:28:00 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
Date: 5/1/2015 2:03:00 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

Date: 4/28/2015 8:26:00 PM

Sorry to come this late Jan. Just the same, congratulations on this BIO of a Poet win! Hugs! :) :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/29/2015 2:22:00 AM

Thanks so much Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/27/2015 4:47:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Good to learn more about you..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2015 4:48:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by and all your support Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/26/2015 4:33:00 PM

Hi Jan, how are you doing to day... I hope you are fine... Thanks for the hugs..LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2015 4:51:00 PM

Am fine ty for asking:-) Hugs Jan x

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/26/2015 12:15:00 AM

Hello Jan, Congratulations on your "Bio of a Poet" WIN!!! LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2015 4:35:00 AM

Thanks Linda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Corenne Seale

Date: 4/24/2015 5:12:00 PM

Congrats on the first place jan

Jan Allison
Date: 4/24/2015 5:46:00 PM

I was made up to place so highly Corenne:-) many thanks for your comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jaycee Cervenka

Date: 4/23/2015 9:47:00 PM

Congrats on the 1st place! ((HUGS)) ~Janet

Jan Allison
Date: 4/24/2015 2:08:00 AM

Thanks Janet:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

Date: 4/22/2015 10:36:00 AM

Just adding my Congratulations along with your entourage of followers!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2015 3:22:00 PM

Thanks Judy I do appreciate your comments:-) hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/20/2015 3:42:00 PM

I'm glad to see your wonderful poem on the winner's list. Congrats on a great win, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/20/2015 3:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Kelly I was delighted to get a top place:-) Hugs jan xx

Emmanuel Brian Oule

Date: 4/19/2015 11:32:00 PM

How grateful, is very Bio, Sorry about your husband though Congs on winning

Emmanuel Brian Oule
Date: 4/20/2015 2:56:00 AM

Wow, that's great news to hear Happy for you Dear, we are together

Jan Allison
Date: 4/20/2015 12:56:00 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

Date: 4/19/2015 9:18:00 PM

Lovely Jan...Well deserved 1st for a 1st class person :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/20/2015 12:55:00 AM

Thanks David:-) Hugs Jan xx

Abdul Malik

Date: 4/19/2015 4:16:00 PM

Very nice, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:18:00 PM

thanks Abdul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/19/2015 12:44:00 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
Date: 4/19/2015 4:17:00 PM

no worries lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 12:48:00 PM

Thanks so much Kim I was delighted to place so well:-) Hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 4/19/2015 10:46:00 AM

Congrats on a great win Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 10:49:00 AM

Thanks Joseph I am sure having a 'purple day' today:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/19/2015 7:53:00 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
Date: 4/19/2015 7:56:00 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

Date: 4/19/2015 7:29:00 AM

Congratulations Jan! You deserve your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 7:31:00 AM

Thanks so much Lei I was delighted to place so well:-) Hugs jan xx

Che Fontana

Date: 4/19/2015 6:44:00 AM

Mexican been mood :) ??

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 6:57:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Che:-) Hugs Jan xx