Jan Allison Poet Haibun

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Love Changes Everything

I never ever dreamed I’d write poetry, but due to the complexities of life; my pen has become my loyal trusted friend. Always by my side through good times and bad ... to read me is to truly know me

my inner heartache
hidden behind witty words -
one day I’ll publish!

RHYMES AND REASONS Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Line Gauthier

05/31/20

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Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 2:27 PM A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2020 at 3:17 PM this is so precious, Jan, and I am sure you have been in SOMETHING by now, right?? WEll, you DO need to create a big book of your very best poetry!! Congrats on your well deserved win.

Kim Rodrigues June 26, 2020 at 10:46 AM Congratulations, Jan! You should publish...many read like self-help wrapped up in limerick humor. Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 1:12 PM thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Aditi Mishra June 26, 2020 at 6:18 AM Your pen pours great muse Jan! I am sure you'll be published someday to light up the world. Congratulations on your win. Keep writing and inspiring. Blessings and lots of love :) Jan Allison June 26, 2020 at 9:09 AM thanks Aditi:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf June 25, 2020 at 1:16 PM Congrats on your BIG 1st-place win in Line's contest, Jan!... I said it before, and now even more: Great write! (btw, I keep saying that I'm going to publish something too,... and the poems keep piling up... Someday, some way... Keep the Faith!) :) gw Jan Allison June 25, 2020 at 6:15 PM Thanks GW I always make sure i have a pen or pencil at hand for when inspiration hits:-) hugs jan xx

Paula Goldsmith June 25, 2020 at 12:20 PM Congratulations on your win. You sure do have a great and trusted friend in your wonderful pen. Enjoy your win and day.... Jan Allison June 25, 2020 at 6:13 PM thanks Paula it is so odd for me to write as i was not a poetry fan at school:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt June 25, 2020 at 9:58 AM Back to say a hearty congratulations, my friend! Your well-deserved top podium placement was a joy to read again today. Keep up the great writing, Jan! Hugs ~ John Jan Allison June 25, 2020 at 6:12 PM thanks John:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt June 2, 2020 at 12:05 PM Such a lovely haibun. "To read me is to truly know me". This is so real and true. My mother is gone now, but has left behind a number of writings that are simply priceless to me. Her voice, her humor, her wisdom is preserved in every word. I hope you fulfill your dream of publishing, dear one. Don't let go of that dream. Hugs ~ John Jan Allison June 17, 2020 at 5:23 PM thanks John:-) hugs jan xx

Charles Messina June 2, 2020 at 5:05 AM Jan, you should have published a long time ago.. the world is missing out on some witty, fun and exceptional poetry. Bravo! Jan Allison June 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM I wonder if my life would have been any different had I started writing sooner ... but i was never a poetry lover at school - just hubbies cancer kickstarted me into a hobby I love:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour June 2, 2020 at 1:19 AM Ohh Jan I am so glad you did find poetry or maybe it found you, for you truly have such a talent dear friend, so never stop, as I enjoy every word you write. Your Halibun is wonderful and I look forward to reading your publication... With kindest thoughts Ann xx Jan Allison June 2, 2020 at 2:28 PM thanks so much Ann:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta June 1, 2020 at 2:14 PM Keep writing; your son has plenty of time to see them published! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison June 2, 2020 at 2:28 PM I hope he will read it lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2020 at 4:34 AM Jan, it is very true about knowing you through your poetry. You keep growing and becoming better and better! I loved your Haibun! Blessings xxoo Jan Allison June 2, 2020 at 2:27 PM I've learned so so much since I picked up my pen in Nov 2013:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf May 31, 2020 at 11:08 PM Well-penned, Jan. And may that day (that you publish) come soon! Cheers, Gershon Jan Allison June 1, 2020 at 3:32 AM Been saying it for 4 years of course I have built up more poems since then lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 31, 2020 at 9:35 PM Oh. I love this. And I treasure you. Already a winner, look at that ;), HUGS! xomo <3 Jan Allison June 1, 2020 at 3:32 AM Thanks Mo I found it hard to write a haibun on this subject its so difficult to know what Line is after:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham May 31, 2020 at 5:45 PM Funny how life events trigger the poet in us Jan, and we the readers are the ones who reap the rewards from your pen. Keep the words flowing. Good luck in the contest. Tom Jan Allison May 31, 2020 at 5:49 PM Thanks Tom I never wrote poetry until hubby was actually undergoing surgery in the Wirral and I felt so scared, so vulnerable and (because my father forbade me to tell mum) so alone, but that is all past and I am still enjoying my poetry journey:-) hugs Jan xx