Jan Allison Poet Sonnet

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Just Wishing

Can you imagine the day when we will all know
it will be safe to go outside and say, "Hello."
Sharing hugs and laughter with family and friends
enjoying time with each other on long weekends

We could even go abroad for a holiday
and our grandchildren could visit a while, and stay
Our shopping trips won't be such a tedious task
with no distancing or need for wearing a mask

I can’t give credence to those who keep denying
Covid exists when far too many are dying
Some have said it’s a conspiracy theory
Their continuous drivel makes me so weary

Can you imagine how pleased and relieved we’ll be
When at last the whole world is covid 19 free

Can You Imagine - Any form Poetry Contest


Sponsored By Constance La France

01/25/01

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Malabika Ray Choudhury February 16, 2021 at 6:05 AM Congratulations, Jan, this poem is exactly the answer to our wishes right now. How much we wish the world and our life be normal agin! The form is perfect too! Love ~ Mala

Robert Pettit February 2, 2021 at 2:45 PM I can't wait for that day to come. I am so sick of living in fear of being infected by a belligerent little virus. You have written this sonnet piece extremely well. Jan Allison February 5, 2021 at 11:36 AM Thanks so much Robert, i do struggle to write this form as seldom write them as I was bullied when I first joined by a guy who wrote 'perfect' iambic pentameter and didnt like the fact my simple poems were more popular than his literary masterpieces. we are so lucky here on the Island as we are covid free once again and life is back to 'normal' except for our border regulations:-) hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael February 2, 2021 at 1:06 PM Well done...Enjoyed it. Congratulations Jan Allison on POTD. Jan Allison February 5, 2021 at 11:33 AM Thanks Arturo:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux February 1, 2021 at 7:08 AM I hope your wish comes true soon Jan. Hugs and Congrats on POTD. Jan Allison February 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM It's reality for our little Island we are covid free once again, our government have VERY strict measures preventing people coming to the Island unless they are key workers or for compassionate reasons. if its another year or so before we can leave then so be it:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong January 31, 2021 at 2:24 AM Wow Jan, I am behind on responding to POTD. I certainly relate. Belated congratulations on your POTD honor! Blessings xxoo Jan Allison February 5, 2021 at 11:31 AM Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France January 29, 2021 at 1:33 PM Jan, congratulations on your win in my Can You Imagine contest with this excellent poem, I loved it and yes it will be wonderful when this pandemic is over _Constance Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 3:35 PM We are finally out of lockdown today Constance it was SO good to be able to see mum again:-) hugs jan xx

Unseeking Seeker January 29, 2021 at 5:30 AM Back again to congratulate you on your win in the contest! Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 3:35 PM thanks Seeker:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt January 28, 2021 at 5:32 PM Let's keep dreaming, Jan. Some day things will get better. Lovely writing, big congrats for your POTD. Hugs ~ John Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 11:20 AM thanks John, our island came out of lockdown today, lets hope we stay covid free:-) hugs jan xx

Terry Flood January 28, 2021 at 1:43 PM Pretty well sums up how we all feel, I reckon. Good win Jan. Congrats. Terry Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 11:20 AM thanks Terry, we came out of lockdown today!!:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues January 28, 2021 at 12:53 PM It will be like the end of a war! Congratulations on POTD! Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 11:19 AM thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos January 28, 2021 at 12:14 PM Oh what a beautiful poem Jan, and I so agree with you about people denying Covid exists and it is only a conspiracy theory these people have not lost a loved one, without even being able to see them or be with them - how sad! Congratulations on POTD well deserved. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 11:19 AM There are those who say its a conspiracy theory and it doesnt exst... tell that to the grieving families, some who have lost many loved ones:-( hugs Jan xx

Rama Balasubramanian January 28, 2021 at 7:15 AM I wish whatever you have wished above comes true soon. Congratulations on your win and Potd. Reading it makes me happy. Take care. Love and hugs, Rama Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 11:18 AM Thanks Rama, and today we are officially covid 19 free and apart from border restrictions we are free to live life as we did before with no masks and distancing:-0 hugs Jan xx

Anitha Jayasankar January 28, 2021 at 3:57 AM What a great poetry. Very deserving to be a POTD. I loved these lines 'And giggles of streams donning green prairies', also 'when dawns arose enveloped in shroud,... Love too got masked', truly a poetic gem. To my favs. Congrats Vijayji. God bless. ~ Ani Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 11:17 AM think your comment jumped onto my potd Ani xx

Niyna Desangre January 27, 2021 at 6:28 PM A very nice poem. I second J. Summers comment. I actually had a panic attack when I forgot my mask! Yes, I can imagine the day and I pray for it to come. Congratulations on POTD. Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 10:21 PM I make sure I have a stock of masks in my coat pocket, its second nature this time around we had lockdown from march to June then covid free 6 months then back again in early January but with people working together we are due to come out of lockdown on Monday, there is hope for everyone :-) hugs jan xx

J. Summers January 27, 2021 at 4:23 PM Congratulations Jan on your POTD win. Enjoyed the poem and I hope your imagination becomes a reality soon. John Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 10:19 PM our little Island is due to come out of lockdown on Monday, our government has acted very quickly the second time round to try and control the spread of the virus and have done brilliantly, takes people to work together and follow 3 simple rules. I know some disagree and say its a conspiracy theory and covid's a hoax but having friends who have lost loved ones (some with both parents) I know its all too real:-( hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin January 27, 2021 at 3:18 PM This is an amazing write Jan! I love it, congratulations on your double win!! Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 10:16 PM thanks Mark:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman January 27, 2021 at 12:45 PM Jan, congratulations on your POTD. Your "imagine" is a wonderful portrait of our dreams to return to the precious in life Nice rhyme scheme. Best wishes to you and for the contest. hugs... Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 2:33 PM Thanks Sam:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. January 27, 2021 at 11:53 AM Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:34 PM Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper January 27, 2021 at 11:43 AM Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:33 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Akkina Downing January 27, 2021 at 9:07 AM It would be wonderful to be Covid free sooner... Jan, a wonderful poem and huge congrats on potd. Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:26 PM thanks Akkina:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar January 27, 2021 at 8:46 AM Congratulations for your POTD. Who knows? Perhaps we'll meet again. ~~ Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:13 PM That would be so wonderful Victor, we are hoping to get out of lockdown on Monday but our border will remain with restrictions for the foreseeable future:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith January 27, 2021 at 8:06 AM Congratulations on your potd win. "Wonderful" We can all wish and pray. Enjoy your win/day with blessings............... Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:12 PM Thanks Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf January 27, 2021 at 8:01 AM Here's hoping that we won't be 'Covid-weary' the next time you earn POTD, Jan -- like tomorrow!! Congrats! :) gw Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:06 PM Thanks so much GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Unseeking Seeker January 27, 2021 at 7:51 AM Congrats on POTD, with this highly relevant write! Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:06 PM Thanks so much Seeker not everyone may agree with my thoughts in the 3rd stanza but I stand by my own personal beliefs:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin January 27, 2021 at 6:54 AM Jan, congratulations on POTD with your wonderful poem, I thought I already commented on this earlier,, not sure what happened! hugs Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM It happens to me to Tania, its odd why it happens:-) hugs Jan xx

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