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Last goodbye son it’s time for you to go Every emotion was there on show Trying to put on a brave face Tears were falling; it’s no disgrace It was time for you to fly the nest Now time for you to show your best Going away to study in the UK God speed to send you safely on your way Over the seas so so far away It seems like five minutes since you were born Now its time for you to spread your own wings I waved you off on that September morn I’m so proud of you son that my heart sings You’re leaving the nest Time to cut the apron strings Fly high my darling Contest Letting Go Three Form Style - Sponsored by Laura Loo 04~02~16

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Brian Davey

Date: 4/13/2016 11:26:00 PM

Here you are again at the top of the list again! Congrats on your win with this outstanding piece

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2016 1:52:00 AM

Many thanks Brian - the podium was shared by many:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/13/2016 9:34:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your "Letting Go win." XOX ~LINDA~

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2016 1:52:00 AM

Many thanks Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/13/2016 6:05:00 PM

My lovely friend wish you a great congrats on your superb win. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 6:07:00 PM

Thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/13/2016 3:40:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Jan :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 3:41:00 PM

Many thanks Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 4/13/2016 3:23:00 PM

Lovely and heartfelt...the way a mother feels, especially when an only child flies the nest. And since that September morn he sure has been making you proud!:) He will fly high!! ~ Congratulations on placing first, Jan:) hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Paul he is very busy with his studies at the moment but oh boy he is flying high with his grades:-) hugs jan xx

Meenakshi Raina

Date: 4/13/2016 1:47:00 PM

A very emotional write ....though my daughter is still small...but I am already getting this Letting Go feeling...best of luck for your son and congratulations on your win !

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 2:08:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Meenakshi - my son is so so special and I am inspired by him in some of my poems:-) hugs jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 4/13/2016 1:23:00 PM

lovely lady, another wonderful poem about your son... congrats on your top placement and for being in my contest! :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2016 2:07:00 PM

aww thanks so much LuLoo - once I started on the theme the poems flowed from one to the next - my son is so so precious but we can't hold on to them forever and have to let them spread their wings and fly:-) hugs Jan xx

Corey Johnson

Date: 4/6/2016 11:05:00 PM

Letting go of a cub to transition into manhood, can be very emotional. But holding tight to faith that all the lessons instilled will help them throughout their journey. Lovely piece!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 4:43:00 AM

Thanks Corey that is a delightful comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 4/6/2016 6:06:00 AM

Nice read. My favorite line: It seems like five minutes since you were born.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2016 6:22:00 AM

They do grow up so quickly!:-) hugs jan xx

Aiyah Torres

Date: 4/5/2016 5:40:00 AM

A very beautiful write of letting go.. The best one of your poems! .:O) Good luck to a sure win ; ) .. Aiyah

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2016 5:52:00 AM

Aww thanks Aiyah :-) It is a very personal poem - my son means the world to me - now he is flying high and spreading his wings and I am so so so proud of his achievements:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 4/3/2016 1:35:00 PM

Another piece of art :-) good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/3/2016 1:36:00 PM

Aww thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/2/2016 10:14:00 PM

What a great mother your son has, to have this dedicated to him. Very endearing poem that I'm sure every parent goes through (bird of human) ... best of luck.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/3/2016 6:59:00 AM

I hope I gave him the best start in life Timothy and now he is flying high - if you read my comment to Mark it has been a very testing time for us all but my son is forecast to graduate with first class honours and I will be the proudest mum in the world:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/2/2016 7:01:00 PM

Very touching write Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/2/2016 7:03:00 PM

aww thanks Arthur - great publicity for us both too lol:-) hugs jan xx

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/2/2016 6:54:00 PM

Ur son is very lucky Jan, He got a caring father like u. What a wonderful piece..........hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/2/2016 7:00:00 PM

She is a beautiful mum! http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/jan_allison_has_a_fan_773730

Jan Allison
Date: 4/2/2016 6:56:00 PM

Thanks Manmath - I'm actually his mum lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 4/2/2016 5:58:00 PM

Jan, so, so beautiful and emotional, it brought a tear to my eye, I know how proud you are of your boy and he is doing so well in school, just a wonderful write, I am loving this 7 for sure ~

Jan Allison
Date: 4/2/2016 6:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Broken Wings - I will be the proudest mum in the world when he graduates later in the year - its been a tough 3 years for us all but we have got through stronger and wiser:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2016 3:39:00 PM

very sweet one for your son, Jan . You have such strong bond with him. Wish I had that with my own son.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/2/2016 3:43:00 PM

My son is amazing Andrea - since he started uni he's had to with so so much sadness with the death of his 2 friends and then my dad and also my husband's cancer but he is flying high in his studies and I am so so proud of him:-) hugs Jan xx

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 4/2/2016 2:46:00 PM

This is WoW to read. It flows smoothly within this heart.........A.M.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/2/2016 2:48:00 PM

It is a heartfelt write Afolabi if you read my comment to Mark you will see why:-) hugs Jan xx