Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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My 5th Year Poetry Soup Anniversary

Your cancer wasn’t a mirage
unfortunately it was all too real
but in reality it did us both a favor
giving us a huge wake up call how fragile life is

A skilled surgeon performed the surgery
with delicate precision he removed the tumor
the consolation is you are now cancer free

Your surgery was the pivot that kick started me writing
and with encouragement from a friend
she persuaded me to post on poetry soup
I now have a hobby I love!
I’ve recorded my dulcet tones on some poems
and been told my voice is sexy and full of allure
although at times when I nag 
I'm sure my husband would prefer the nonverbal me!

Eight Word Anniversary Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Michelle Faulkner

Required words:-
1. Mirage 2. Dulcet 3. Consolation 4. Pivot 5. Favor 6. Nonverbal 7. Delicate 8. Allure

My 5th year anniversary of joining soup was on 2nd February

2/18/19

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Sheri Fresonke Harper February 26, 2019 at 3:52 AM Scary anniversary, Jan, but poetry and good medicine has changed your world, really awesome, enjoyed reading it.

Line Gauthier February 25, 2019 at 10:42 PM Awesome poem, Jan. Congrats on your win.

Andrea Dietrich February 24, 2019 at 12:40 PM Congrats, Jan. I managed to get on this winner list underneath your placement, so I am happy that my poem made it through! I pray for the continued good health of your hubbie. Jan Allison February 24, 2019 at 6:11 PM thanks Andrea, we don't let anything get us down:-) hugs jan xx

Michelle Faulkner February 24, 2019 at 1:39 AM We have a lot in common, Jan - my husband is going through a health crisis now and I am finding this site is helping me cope - and btw the verbal you is awesome! Congratulations on placing in my contest! Jan Allison February 24, 2019 at 6:11 PM thanks Michelle, hope everything will be ok with your hubby I sent you a soupmail, hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler February 19, 2019 at 10:30 PM Congratulations, Jan! I've been reading and laughing at your poems for all those years. You are a born writer. I've been with soup for over 10 years and have written over a 1000 poems! Like you, Jan, I hated English in grammar and high school, almost failing to graduate! My english teacher would be astonished to learn I have published five books of poems! Prize your gift with words. / M Jan Allison February 20, 2019 at 3:39 AM aww thanks Maurice and I am such a fan of your witty words but also love your serious work too:-) I know writing is in my blood on my mum's side of the family, it just took hubbies cancer to bring it to the surface:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. February 19, 2019 at 2:32 PM Hi Jan, First of all I want to say Happy Soup Anniversary! Although you came here to deal and cope with your husband's cancer ( It's good to hear he's cancer free). I am sooo happy that you are here. Your presence here has really impacted my life, you caused me to smile when I had a terrible day. I can say more on how your presence here impacted me, but I will give others the chance to say how amazing you are. This is most definitely a win. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Jan Allison February 19, 2019 at 3:04 PM aww your comment has made me well up with tears Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Buck February 19, 2019 at 10:42 AM Jan: So glad you found your way to the soup. You've been a "real addition". Need I say? Keep them coming. oldbuck Jan Allison February 19, 2019 at 11:17 AM aww thanks Old Buck:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues February 19, 2019 at 9:25 AM Funny how difficult things can move one into something new. We are so glad to have you here at PS! Hope all is well! I have been praying for a friend with colon cancer. Her husband serves her well and keeps up the spirits. She is going on a year, now on new meds. Still hopeful. Jan Allison February 19, 2019 at 11:16 AM So sorry to hear about your friend, cancer seems to afect so many lives:-( hugs Jan xx

Swetha Vangaveti February 19, 2019 at 1:09 AM Beautifully penned :) Jan Allison February 19, 2019 at 7:17 AM Thanks Swetha:-) hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish February 18, 2019 at 10:01 PM Who had cancer? Your husband? It is fun writing for the soup - my writing instructor at the New School thought I had a good venue. I write a monthly column about collectibles for which I get paid. Do you prefer being called a poet or a poetess? Do you mind being called a poetess? Keep writing for the soup - I want to read you and I am sure others do too. By the way I am a cancer survivor myself! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Jan Allison February 19, 2019 at 7:16 AM Yes my hubby underwent cancer surgery in November 2015 and whilst he was under the knife I wrote my first poem:-) I guess I prefer to be called a poet but it still amazes me I took to writing as I have never considered myself at all creative and I hated poetry at school!:-) hugs jan xx

P.S. Awtry February 18, 2019 at 8:32 PM Happy anniversary Jan! You used those words so well that I didn't notice till the end they were those required words... best of luck in the contest! Blessings...<3 Jan Allison February 19, 2019 at 7:16 AM Thanks PS you have made my day with your comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose February 18, 2019 at 7:23 PM Poetry can be a great outlet when we have so much turmoil going on inside us. Well written Jan, you are a multi-facet writer, full of versatility and humor. Loved it xo Jan Allison February 19, 2019 at 7:15 AM Thanks Pixie I would never have dreamed I would ever pick up my pen and write but I guess the time was right for me and it has got me through the most difficult years of my life:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer February 18, 2019 at 6:05 PM wow, jan! this is wonderful! it's great that now you have both a hubby and a hobby that you love! Jan Allison February 18, 2019 at 6:10 PM I am truly blessed Ilene I never knew his cancer would transform our lives so dramatically and the fact I'm writing poetry is amazing as I hated poetry at school and now I'm making up for lost time lol !:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier February 18, 2019 at 5:23 PM Wow Congrats, Jan. Five years! You are an inspiration. Jan Allison February 18, 2019 at 5:28 PM aww thanks Line, who would have thought my hubbies cancer would have changed our lives so dramatically!:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph P. DiMino February 18, 2019 at 4:35 PM Wonderful writing! I'm certain your husband is very proud of you. You give inspiration to all. Blessings. Jan Allison February 18, 2019 at 4:51 PM Thanks Joe he is very supportive with my writing:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham February 18, 2019 at 4:17 PM A brilliant write Jan, sometimes something negative can produce something positive. I'm happy that your husband is now free and happy that I've got to know you here on soup. Happy 5th anniversary. Tom. Jan Allison February 18, 2019 at 4:29 PM His cancer changed our lives for the better, makes us more appreciative of every day we have:-) hugs Jan x

Gershon Wolf February 18, 2019 at 3:45 PM Jan, it has been a pleasure and a privilege for me to get in on about 21% of your time here on the Soup. I second Andrea's comments (dropdown), and I only hope that we're both here for my 5th anniversary on the Soup and your 10th, may they be observed in the greatest of good health! ~ No Poop! … LOL. :) gw Jan Allison February 18, 2019 at 4:28 PM aww thanks Gershon it is so wonderful that you have joined soup and I look forward to reading your poems for many years to come:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger February 18, 2019 at 2:43 PM A gorgeous poem that did all kinds of justice to yourself, Poetry Soup, a super surgeon, and your muse. Jan Allison February 18, 2019 at 2:46 PM Thanks Caren, I would never have dreamed I would ever write poetry as I hated it at school, now I am making up for lost time:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2019 at 2:41 PM wow, you blasted this challenge out of the water! awesome one, jan!! Jan Allison February 18, 2019 at 2:45 PM Thanks Andrea I can't believe it's over 5 years since I picked up my pen and wrote my first poem 'splendid Isolation' when my hubby was actually having his surgery. A friend saw some of my poems I'd written after that first poem and it took several months before she persuaded me to join soup. I can't believe how far I have come as a total novice and dare I say hater of poetry from my school days!:-) hugs Jan xx