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I prefer to be called Jan … only my mum calls me Janet Makes me feel like a naughty child and I am never naughty! Just started writing poetry last year Aims to try and make you smile Now I have the writing bug and I never want to stop All I want to do is learn about writing Loving my new found creativity Life experiences recently have made me stronger I don’t try to pretend to be anything I’m not Self-confidence is at an all time high Only those very close to me know what makes me tick Now is my time to shine The meaning of ‘Janet’ in Hebrew is Gift from God So who am I to argue with that endorsement!!!! Sponsored by CT Contest – what’s in your name 2nd December 2015

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Paul Schneiter

Date: 12/26/2015 7:51:00 PM

Jan, I like the honesty and self-disclosure that are the hallmarks of this poem. Moreover, the two concluding lines are just right: they provide excellent closure for the opening two lines.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2015 6:43:00 AM

Thanks Paul for all your support I do appreciate your comments:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Buck

Date: 12/9/2015 2:22:00 PM

Jan: When I was directed today to read the 100 best works. I knew it wouldn't be long before I found a Jan Allison. Oh my, now another, and another. Must be good people judging. :o) Keep them coming. oldbuck

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2015 2:25:00 PM

LOl Old Buck I take no notice of those lists as they can be so easily manipulated. I am just pleased people read and enjoy my poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Balveen Cheema

Date: 12/8/2015 5:12:00 AM

Congrats Jan on your endorsement!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2015 7:47:00 AM

Thanks Balveen:-) hugs Jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 12/7/2015 7:12:00 AM

Congratulations Jan on the placement of the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Nayda:-) hugs jan xx

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 12/7/2015 6:24:00 AM

Amazing! My name "Teddy" too means "God's gift" in French! Well, congrats for your WIN in the contest! ;-)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 7:25:00 AM

Then we are both blessed Teddy:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 12/7/2015 12:27:00 AM

I can't tell my Janet that she's a gift from God, because she's always telling me that I think I'm God's gift..... nice write, Jan, and big huggy congrats from me, Viv x

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 7:24:00 AM

LOL - you must listen to women... they are always right even when they're wrong lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/7/2015 12:12:00 AM

How lovely Jan.. lovely name janet.. congrats on fine win!

Eve Roper

Date: 12/6/2015 10:54:00 PM

You are one special person especially in my life! Congratulations on your win!

John Lawless

Date: 12/6/2015 8:06:00 PM

Jan, love the last line....don't argue with the ultimate "muse".

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 7:23:00 AM

I agree John:-) hugs Jan - maybe if mum had known the meaning she would have called me something else lol:-) hugs Jan

Skat A

Date: 12/6/2015 3:58:00 PM

Jan, Congrats on your very cool win. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 3:59:00 PM

Thanks Skat I was delighted to place:-) hugs Jan xx

C T

Date: 12/6/2015 3:37:00 PM

Lovely CT

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 3:41:00 PM

Thanks Chase:-) hugs Jan xx

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

Date: 12/5/2015 9:12:00 PM

wow...lovely meaning "Gift from God"...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 5:23:00 AM

In all my years I never looked up the meaning of my name until this contest - i do know my son's name means 'beloved of god':-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/4/2015 4:14:00 PM

I love this peak at Jan under a somewhat personal light. I love and appreciate who you are ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 12/4/2015 4:16:00 PM

There is little here I've not written about in other poems - I was fascinated to learn the true meaning of my name! :-) hugs Jan xx

Eric Boddie

Date: 12/4/2015 9:42:00 AM

just a name as lovely like it satisfies our needs....now that's jan Allison indeed....well at least as far as I know....I don't know what makes her tick, maybe one day I will see that show....I Love it jan, so much that you got another comment acrostic....;)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/4/2015 9:44:00 AM

Thanks Eric I do love your comments... and your acrositc is lovely thanks :-) :-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/3/2015 12:33:00 PM

You are a sweetie pie....that's for sure. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 12:37:00 PM

aww thanks:-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/3/2015 10:10:00 AM

Very creative including your avatar above your poem!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 11:04:00 AM

Thank you:-) :-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/3/2015 10:09:00 AM

Those who know you well, know you are so much more than your acrostic. I can testify that you are one of the best human being I have ever met. A true friend with a pure heart and still so much more than this. Love you lots...ALWAYS! Proud and humbled to say your friend armand!A Fav!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 11:03:00 AM

You are too kind Armand:-) I hide behind my avatar - only Paul Callus knows 'me' and we've met up two years running - I hope we meet again next year:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/3/2015 8:25:00 AM

you are truly a gift from above, jan... love this personal note.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 8:28:00 AM

Aww thanks Nette - I never checked the meaning of my name - it was a bit of a shock ... do know my son's name means 'beloved of God' Hugs Jan xx

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 12/3/2015 7:11:00 AM

Poetry must come naturally if you only started writing such pearlers last year. Best of luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 7:27:00 AM

Thanks Scott I am amazed at this creativity - it has been hidden for many many years - maybe the timing was just right but writing has helped me so much over the most difficult period of my life:-) hugs Jan xx

Scott Williams

Date: 12/3/2015 7:09:00 AM

I'm so happy to meet you Jan. I'm glad you found your poetic voice. What a great meaning to your name. I'm not sure what my name means if anything. Very interesting write.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 7:25:00 AM

I never wrote a poem since my school days - then my husband had cancer surgery and it has released a creativity I never knew existed:-) hugs Jan xx

Done Posting

Date: 12/3/2015 3:01:00 AM

Jan, you are a source of encouragement for me. I have the same writing bug. (While I was on the phone with my mom on mother's day, a dragonfly came perched on the tip of my index finger.)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 7:23:00 AM

Oh wow raindrops that must be some sort of good omen:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/2/2015 8:42:00 PM

G'day Jan... good luck in the contest Jan. I keep learning a little bit more about you with each poem you post - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2015 1:13:00 AM

LOL I hide behind my avatar Lindsay that's the easiest bit:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/2/2015 6:12:00 PM

Jan, you have penned and good acrostic. I agree with the hebrew meaning of your name because you are a gift to us all. Great job. Good luck in the contest:-) Alexis 7

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2015 6:19:00 PM

Aww you are too kind Alexis - I never knew the meaning until I looked for this contest lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/2/2015 5:40:00 PM

hahaha, he called you Janet.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2015 5:41:00 PM

Read my reply!!!!!:-( hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/2/2015 5:39:00 PM

fantastic presentation of your name and I enjoyed the notes that went with it, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2015 5:40:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs jan xx