Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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My View On a Poet's Duty

My personal view of MY own poet’s duty
is to write for folk who are not too snooty

Poetry ‘experts’ may look down their nose
at the simple poetry that I compose

When I read a poem I don’t want to wallow
in archaic language that’s hard to swallow

I like lively lines not stuff that’s boring
want to enjoy reading and not start snoring

I don’t often write about sport or politics
But I may write of ‘Ron Dump’s’ latest tricks

I just cannot write a romantic sonnet
as love poems make me want to vomit

I could write about the birds and bees
and pretty flowers and wind in the trees

But many other poets write similar words
so I buck the trend and I write about turds

I guess I’ve developed quite a quirky style
but my overall aim is to make people smile

What’s right for others may not suit me
but we can unite by writing our poetry!

So who am I to say what’s wrong or right
if you get an idea then write, just write!

A Poet’s Duty Poetry Contest 

Sponsor: Beth Evans 

10/07/20

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Caren Krutsinger October 15, 2020 at 3:52 AM We feel the same about Ron Dump and love poems. No surprise there.

Christopher Flaherty October 13, 2020 at 5:56 PM If duty bound to turning frowns upside down into smiles. Then surely to me you are Jan River's the undisputed queen of comedy because who else but you could use slack vag in a poem and get away with it. Funny is the best medicine and greatest gift of all Jan Allison October 14, 2020 at 3:22 AM oh yes i remember Regina and her slack vagina lol:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos October 13, 2020 at 11:45 AM Hi Jan, Bravo, we all have our own style and it would be difficult to change my style also, but each one of us is unique, that is what's made poetry soup so appealing - incidentally, never stop writing as you do, you ALWAYS make me smile! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jan Allison October 14, 2020 at 3:21 AM Thanks jennifer i will never change my style, i do write the odd serious poem but much prefer humour:-) hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie October 11, 2020 at 3:50 PM Hello Jan … please don’t ever change your style. Remember; smile and the world smiles with you - an encouraging couplet indeed Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison October 11, 2020 at 3:52 PM I will never change my style to please other's Lindsay... I've been knocked mocked and blocked but rest assured my silly poems will continue to flow:-) hugs jan xx

Krish Radhakrishna October 11, 2020 at 7:13 AM Jan you are brilliant with the truth! particularly about poetry that has more words than feelings! I see this scoring high in the contest!! All the best! Jan Allison October 11, 2020 at 3:51 PM thanks Krish:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin October 8, 2020 at 3:53 PM You definitely make us smile and laugh! Righteous ink dear Jan! Jan Allison October 9, 2020 at 11:56 PM Thank you kind sir, I have lovely following your poetry - write on!:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta October 8, 2020 at 10:48 AM Every verse a joy! My vote for POTD! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison October 9, 2020 at 11:55 PM lol thanks Rico, never change your witty style I love your limericks:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar October 7, 2020 at 11:00 PM Everyone has his ideas and no one should criticise. After all anyone who does not like a poem can skip it. ~~ Jan Allison October 9, 2020 at 11:54 PM so true Victor we all have our own unique style who are we to judge the work of another:-) hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan October 7, 2020 at 6:40 PM I think all of your couplets sparkle like diamonds, and the rhyming is perfect. I wish you well in the contest. I read this while listening to Mike Pence telling as many lies and being as interruptive as D. Chump did. I'd much rather read you. Jenna Logan October 7, 2020 at 6:58 PM His rudeness by talking past his time limit needs to be controlled by the moderator. All she keeps saying is "Thank you." Frustration with him is beyond my level of tolerance. I guess his puppet master told him to wear a red tie. Jan Allison October 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM Hey Jenna for the first time ever i have tuned in to the debate - cant believe how Pence is Just a trumpety puppet - why they dont have a mute button on is microphone beggars belief. :-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner October 7, 2020 at 6:40 PM 'Plain spoken poetry' can be some of the best (and some of the most difficult to write!) Love your boldness, Jan, and keep em coming! Jan Allison October 7, 2020 at 6:47 PM thanks Michelle my poetry style certainly is simple and i dont claim to be something I'm not and try and look clever:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf October 7, 2020 at 5:43 PM Jan Allison at her bloomin' best(!) in this Give-those-blueblood-snobs-hell masterpiece! Headed for #1, or maybe higher. Beth's gonna love it! ~ gw Jan Allison October 7, 2020 at 5:49 PM aww GW I wish i could give you a hug for that comment, I so appreciate your support I was not sure how my thoughts would be received. I write simple poetry which at times has been slated by some who consider their work to be superior ... but there is room for us all and who are we to judge the work of others:-) hugs jan xx

Newton Ranaweera October 7, 2020 at 5:33 PM I loved reading this piece on poet's duty. It's a great poetic response to this challenge, Jan!! Jan Allison October 7, 2020 at 5:37 PM I'm not sure if it's what the sponsor wants but it was fun to write:-) at the end of the day we are all unique and have our own personal preferences regarding poetry, but i just want to have fun:-) hugs Jan xx