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My poem was written prior to the actual contest details being put on the site - looks like the soup gremlin was at work again -  the title was simply walk the walk talk the talk - I accepted this as being correct as the last summertime fun contest also had no details with it. I have withdrawn my poem from the contest as it now does not fit in with the contest rules 

Marry Me

Flicking back her mane of auburn hair She sweeps into the room as proud as a peacock All eyes turn to admire her ravishing beauty She smiles, revealing a set of perfectly white teeth Her emerald eyes sparkle A single crystal clear tear glistens – she hastily wipes it away Gliding along the aisle she stands next to the man she loves He mouths to her I love you She stands in complete silence … The only words she utters are I DO! 02~-06~15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Petersen Potter Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 11:24 AM
Beautiful pen Jan! Very nice written piece, dear friend. I love it!A 7! Wishing you a very lovely day!In his light! God bless you:) D.
Allison Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 11:32 AM
Thanks so much Dorian:-) Hugs Jan xx
Shariff Avatar
June 5, 2015 at 10:07 PM
Remarkable poem, Jan. Great ending! Thank you for your inspiring words for my poems.
Allison Avatar
June 5, 2015 at 10:12 PM
Thanks so much for dropping by Irfanulla:-) Hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 11:39 PM
oh ok, I just read the note above it now. well, the way people are doing their contests now, we can be inspired by their NON contests. ahah
Allison Avatar
June 5, 2015 at 2:59 AM
oh a non contest contest now that is an idea - submit anything on the theme you may think I am thinking of from the title lol:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 11:37 PM
What inspired this sweet one, JAn. You must be feeling romantic!!
Allison Avatar
June 5, 2015 at 2:58 AM
I wasn't lol:-) Hugs jan xx
Makama Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 9:56 AM
What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##.
Allison Avatar
June 5, 2015 at 2:57 AM
Thanks so much Funom:-) Hugs jan xx
Mcdaid Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 12:39 AM
truly beautiful pen jan wishing you a lovely day dear pal
Allison Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 1:44 AM
Thanks Lima it needs a little tweaking but I am really pleased with the overall effect:-) Hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 5:44 PM
Beautiful write Jan...the I Do is a great lending ...best wishes
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 5:49 PM
Thanks Joseph I was really pleased with the poem then discovered the correct contest details were finally up and it didn't fit the form - I wont be writing a one for the contest I know my limitations and slang is not for me:-) Hugs jan xx
Horne Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 5:12 AM
awww, very sweet - sorry it couldn't be entered into the contest
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 7:18 AM
Thanks for dropping by Jack I do appreciate your visit:-) Hugs Jan xx
La France Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:38 PM
Jan, this is truly beautiful, outstanding 7 hopefully it will fit into another contest because it is a winner and thanks for visiting my poem, Bernard ..
La France Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 7:43 AM
It needs work only if YOU think it does, I love it just as it flowed from your pen, that is what makes it beautiful, I agree with Peter's comment, I read a lot of the old masters and their punctuation and grammar is questionable yet their poems are upheld as examples of beauty
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 2:40 AM
Thanks Broken Wings - it still needs a bit of work as I agree with some of Debbie's comments :-) Hugs jan xx
Y. Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 6:08 PM
Just Beautiful! Jan, you penned an awesome wedding:) Alexis
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Thanks so much Alexis:-) Hugs JAN XX
Ryerson Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:54 PM
Soup Mail...
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 4:11 PM
Replied - thanks Tim:-) When I saw the 'Marry me' title I thought you were proposing lol :-) Hugs Jan xx
Ryerson Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:42 PM
I DO! I DO! (LOVE this poem) Particularly, your description of how she sweeps and glides...Just wonderful Jan! - Tim
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:47 PM
Thanks so much for the lovely comment Tim - so far no one has proposed to me - I thought the title may pull a few more men in to comment lol :-) Hugs Jan x
Callus Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:39 PM
A lovely poem for a special day! Like the photographer at the wedding, you caught the most salient moments of this occasion...especially the I DO!! Hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:45 PM
Thanks Paul - I will have to work on line 2 as I understand why Debbie commented as she did - I asked her to critique the poem as it was not suitable once the contest details finally appeared:-) Hugs jan xx
Chircop Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:28 PM
I really love the way you ended your poem, it takes my mind in two places, one is her 'I do ' ,cuz she loves him too, but that silence and just 'I do ' makes me think of someone getting hitched with non I love you back in return.. Love it.
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:31 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment Charma I agree with you the ending could be interpreted in different ways - even though its not suitable for the contest I am pleased I was inspired just from the walk and talk title to pen it:-) Hugs Jan xx
Guzzi Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 2:46 PM
The scene is classic, I find it best not to mix metaphors having her equine-line in line 1 and bird like in line 2 was unsettling for me. As always, punctuation is necessary with capitalization, centering is very much discouraged as well. The last 4 lines are where the interest lies in her speechlessness & the single tear. Thank you for trying! BIG hugs Light & Love
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:03 PM
Thanks for the feedback i do appreciate your comments - am sorry it wasn't suitable for the contest now the rules are up:-) hugs jan xx
Onclaud Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 2:14 PM
a finely-composed piece that makes the walk beautiful in its expressive "i do" sigh, jan... huggs
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 2:18 PM
Thanks Nette I am withdrawing it from contest as originally penned it cannot be rewritten - it would spoil the simplicity of the poem - now the rules are up i know it does not fit the criteria i don't feel comfortable doing a 'slang' poem:-) Hugs Jan xx
Pinet Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 12:32 PM
If you have a heart you can feel this poem... you make us feel it through your words, after all poetry is the means of transposing feeling to words and you have done it so well. Emile #7
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 12:39 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment Emile - I won't be rewriting it for the contest it would totally detract from what I am trying to portray - it is the lack of words here that say so much.l :-) Hugs jan xx
Kendrick Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Interesting reply from the woman with auburn mane..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for the visit by my blog..I have placed an update there if you care to read it..All went well..Sara
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM
I am delighted at your news Sara it must be such a relief for you all:-) thanks for commenting on my poem:-) Hugs Jan xx
Konos Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 9:35 AM
Lovely.....
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 9:47 AM
Thanks Judy:-) Hugs Jan xx
Nunez Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 9:32 AM
Beautiful. I see the influence of Debbie here. I was wondering about the theme too, Jan. This gave me an idea, however. Thanks. hugs! :-)
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 10:55 AM
Thanks Kim. I'm happy with the poem as it is and have no desire to write another:-) Hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Kim just a heads up my poem was submitted BEFORE the contest details were shown on the contest page - looks like the contest gremlin was at work as there were no details when I wrote my poem - there were 2 others who will have fallen foul to this - have mailed Debbie hope she honours our poems as penned :-) Hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 9:46 AM
Thanks Kim - just went with my muse I hope Debbie likes my take on the walk and talk:- Hugs jan xx :-)
Manassian Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 8:54 AM
:) Hey you....Is that you in the poem??? ;) I think I read somewhere you have emerald eyes. Lovely....Hugs
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 9:08 AM
I wish - mine are more olive green than emerald and we didn't marry in a church lol:-) Hugs Jan xx
Sathasivam Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 8:50 AM
Excellent. Elegant write with Beautiful words. Enjoyed. Tfs
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Thanks so much Ravi:-) Hugs Jan xx
Jordan Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:55 AM
Beautiful! Having given away two daughters, this brings back memories. A 7 for sure.
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:58 AM
Oh thanks for the vote of confidence Richard - I have withdrawn it from the contest and won't be penning another one - i don't feel comfortable with writing 'slang'-) Hugs jan xx
Nance Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:41 AM
Awesome :)
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:57 AM
It was difficult to think of a theme then this came to me -I have now withdawn it from the contest - now the rules are up it is not suitable to submit:-) Hugs Jan xx
Hopper Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:38 AM
I love this elegant poem! Beautiful words! A 7!
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:56 AM
Thanks so much Anna:-) Hugs Jan xx
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