Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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Mind the Wet Paint

I wonder what I’d find if I could decorate my mind 
a tiny peach plaster to heal the hurt of acts unkind 

There’d be lots of sunshine yellow swirls to brighten up the day
and numerous scraps of paper for poems that come my way

You won’t find frills and flounces, and barely any pink
I’m not a girly girly girl, no matter what folks think

My head’s filled with rainbow colours; they keep the blues at bay
with my silly sense of humour, I know the smiles are here to stay

There’ll be lots of kitchen roll for tears of laughter that spill
‘One sheet is plenty’ grrr that darn advert makes me ill!

A palette filled with memories, some happy some sad
I repeat myself, I repeat myself - it drives my hubby mad!

Be careful if you lift the lid, as the paint is fresh and wet
Keeps my brain from atrophying like concrete that has set

FUN POEM FOR CONTEST

Mind the wet paint contest
Sponsored by Viv Wigley
3/21/18

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Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 9:22 PM Beautiful verses - well done, Jan. Congrats on your win. Jan Allison April 10, 2018 at 7:09 AM Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud March 27, 2018 at 5:38 PM jan!..i'm so off-soup for a long while... this is a real winner-- congrats.. i owe you a novel of a soupie... huggs Jan Allison March 27, 2018 at 5:41 PM Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Freddie Robinson Jr. March 24, 2018 at 12:25 PM Very, very creative poem, Jan! I was painted over by the expressive imagery of this marvelous poem. lol! Love and joy. Jan Allison March 24, 2018 at 12:31 PM Thanks Freddie I wrote 2 lines then drew a blank and finally finished the poem the day the contest was due to close so i was delighted to place so well:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf March 22, 2018 at 8:40 PM Extremely well-deserved win, Jan. Each of your poems that I read (tonight) gets better and better. You are one with your Muse!! Ascend, Fair Poetess!! :) Gershon Jan Allison March 23, 2018 at 6:43 AM Aww thanks for the vote of confidence in my writing Gershon, I have learned so so much since I wrote my first poem in November 2013 when my hubby underwent cancer surgery and have come a long way in a relatively short period of time:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2018 at 8:10 PM wow, you did so well with this theme, Jan. I LOVE how you think, girlfriend!! Congrats on your win. Jan Allison March 23, 2018 at 6:41 AM Thanks Andrea, I wrote 2 lines then hit a mental block and i only got the poem finished on the day the contest was to close!:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight March 22, 2018 at 5:43 PM Amazing poem, Jan. I really like where you took the theme! Serious, but still with your wonderful wit! Congrats on your fine podium win! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 5:50 PM Thanks so much Sandra, I struggled to write after I'd written the first 2 lines then my muse finally got kicked into touch:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry March 22, 2018 at 3:48 PM Congrats on your win! Enjoyed your light-hearted fun write. Very well done. Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 3:54 PM Thanks so much Susan:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May March 22, 2018 at 10:41 AM Lovely write Jan..Congrats on your win.. Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:51 AM Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Randy Steele March 22, 2018 at 10:06 AM Jan, congrats on your placement. Great imagery. Well deserved. Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:51 AM Thanks Randy:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Terry March 22, 2018 at 9:50 AM Wonderful poem, Jan. Light-hearted but with just enough seriousness. I recognize myself in the line 'I repeat myself, I repeat myself...'; It made me laugh. Your poetry can always cure the blues. Hugs. Janece (another Jan) Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:50 AM I'm glad I made you smile Janece, I'm glad I made you smile Janece lol:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile March 22, 2018 at 9:33 AM Congrats on your placement, Jan A fun poem indeed xxoo Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:49 AM Thanks Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett March 22, 2018 at 9:13 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Jan with your humorous and beautifully written poem, thoroughly enjoyed reading. :)) Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:48 AM Thanks Roy i didn't think I'd get the poem posted in time as i was struggling so badly to finish the 2 lines I'd written:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham March 22, 2018 at 6:24 AM Congratulations Jan,well deserved win. Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:48 AM Thanks so much Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman March 22, 2018 at 5:30 AM Jan, oh that I could describe my mind so poetically painted --- but so easily understood. Great write for a superb win! Congrats. Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:45 AM Thanks Curtis, and belated birthday greetings:-):-) hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley March 22, 2018 at 4:36 AM Congrats, Jan, on your 2nd with this kaleidoscopic entry. Great last line, #metoo! Viv x Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:45 AM I really struggled with the theme and got the poem finished last night - and surprise surprise there is not one mention of poop lol:-) I didn't want to give the game away if I mentioned the mucky stuff lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy March 22, 2018 at 4:17 AM Congratulations, Jan on your fine win. The last line is fantastic. Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:43 AM Thanks Subimal:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham March 22, 2018 at 3:59 AM You done this really Jan, it just flows off the tongue, love the scraps of paper bit, got them everywhere, if you dont jot it down it's gone. Good luck. Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:42 AM I've got note pads to use but sometimes I just grab a scrap of paper and jot down my thoughts:-) hugs jan xx

Sneha Rv March 21, 2018 at 9:53 PM What a great fun poem, of course it would be colourful :) I hate pink too. Love your ending.. hope this does very well in the contest! Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:39 AM I've got a pink sweatshirt that I've had for many years and its so comfy I won't get rid of it but I'm not a great fan of pink:-) hugs jan xx

Jerry T Curtis March 21, 2018 at 7:28 PM This is awesome Jan Good Luck and God Bless Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:38 AM Thanks for your continued support jerry:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot March 21, 2018 at 6:57 PM o I'm sure you are a lady... that's definitely not a maybe... femininity in your poetry... is often sensual, sultry... you have those shades... laughter, that behaves... like medicine for the poorly... now and then a creepycrawly... seriousness when its needed... in contests you've succeeded... mind the wetpaint, a winner... certainly not a dog's dinner... an enjoyable to read poem... which rhymes with good omen... hugs Mick Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 11:37 AM Thanks for your poetic response Mick:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin March 21, 2018 at 6:36 PM I get to be first! I feel like I just got the prime parking space at WalMart (SUPER department store in US). I like the way you went about your delivery and also the content, so humorous and well-rhymed. Your wet paint shines! I hope you enjoyed writing this, I think it is a fun-time contest. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Jan Allison March 21, 2018 at 6:37 PM thanks so much CayCay I've struggled to get my head around the theme lol:-) just had fun and hope Mr Viv likes it:-) hugs Jan xx