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Just One Word

Just one word was all it took
Unleashing such a dark dark memory from her past
Just one word was all it took
Memories from over 30 years ago lodged deep in her psyche
Just one word was all it took
Opening up a Pandora’s box of emotions
Tears flowed, gushing like a burst tap

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Then the tears slowly abated until the memory was locked away
The lid has been closed to remain sealed for all eternity ...
All it took was just one word

Rewritten for Contest 101 in a row #12
Sponsored By PD Linda


20th May 2014

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/12/2016 8:51:00 AM

Cool format and poem. Congrats Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/12/2016 3:36:00 PM

Thanks so much Richard. I reformatted it for the contest it was written only 3 months after I joined the site:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Arnone

Date: 9/9/2016 11:50:00 AM

I know I'm dense; but, what was the word?! Congrats! :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/12/2016 3:35:00 PM

That will never ever be told Tom and is locked in Pandora's box forever ... some memories are far too painful:-( hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 9/8/2016 12:30:00 PM

Congrats, Jan. I love what you did with the dripping-dropping-falling layout.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2016 2:40:00 PM

Thanks Agnes:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/8/2016 11:00:00 AM

Hi Jan, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "Tonight I will Write" and enjoy your win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2016 2:40:00 PM

Many thanks Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Madelin Barton

Date: 6/19/2014 4:44:00 PM

Thanks for inviting me to read your great poem. I see what you mean I love reading mythology and to make comparisons with one of the most read book in history the bible. Great write friend Hugs Maddie

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2014 4:46:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Maddie - amazing how just one word can open us so many bad memories. Hugs Jan xxx

Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 5/21/2014 7:33:00 PM

Loved it! :) Ana

Jan Allison
Date: 5/22/2014 2:06:00 AM

Thanks Ana. Hugs Jan xxx

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/21/2014 2:17:00 AM

Excellent. Touching write. enjoyed. Tfs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 5:04:00 AM

thanks for the lovely comments Ravi. Hugs Jan xxxx

Saba Khan

Date: 5/21/2014 2:06:00 AM

What's that word by the way? :P Good work indeed :) :) Respect you emotions and liked the way you've made poetry your voice to express them :) Wishes---

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2014 5:04:00 AM

The word is locked away in Pandora's box. thanks for dropping by Hugs Jan xxx

Manny Paras

Date: 5/20/2014 1:22:00 PM

as soulful as it gets, jan.. now you are free!.. impressive read!.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2014 4:06:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely words Manny hugs Jan xxxx

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/20/2014 12:15:00 PM

Hi Jan, You have such a tender heart and these words touched mine. Deep emotional write my friend. I hope brighter moon beams and flowers brighten your heart. Good to visit you as always:~) Thank you for sharing this write with us. Love and Peace, Deborah

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2014 4:06:00 PM

Deborah your kind words touch my heart. Hugs as ever Jan xxx