No Contest

I worked through the day and the night Got the syllables and spelling just right My imagery was ‘simply divine’ I hoped that a placement was mine Got awarded the Poem of the Day ‘Congratulations’ the folks they did say I sat back and relaxed in my chair At my perfect poem I did sit and stare I was really so proud of my work Saw the winners… felt a right jerk My eyes scanned down the winner’s list There was an error - my name had been missed! My Members Contest list was showing N/A Guess it really just wasn’t my lucky day 12~22~14 Contest:-Contest – Jerry T Curtis ~awarded 1st place~

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Julia Ward

Date: 3/6/2015 4:30:00 AM

I have been warned! Congratulations on being awarded 1st place in Jerry's contest. Hugs, Julia, xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/6/2015 6:03:00 AM

LOL thanks Julia:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter

Date: 2/7/2015 9:49:00 PM

Jan, this is a jewel (on a string of dozens and dozens of Allison jewels). Little wonder your name appears at least twice on the list headed "Top 100 Poems of All Time" (poems written by international web poets). Awesome (as my grandson would say).

Jan Allison
Date: 2/8/2015 5:40:00 AM

Aww Paul you are too kind - I take no notice of these lists sadly they can be manipulated so your poems appear on it and i am not into playing silly games just to be popular:-) Hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/15/2015 11:44:00 PM

Jan, thank you for the reply... PD

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2015 2:31:00 AM

:-) xx Jan xx

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 1/12/2015 5:25:00 PM

Lovely and beautiful piece,dear friend...Congrats on your win..This is splendid!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/12/2015 5:32:00 PM

Thanks so much for dropping by Olusegun:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/12/2015 6:43:00 AM

Congrats on a great win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/12/2015 7:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/11/2015 10:17:00 PM

Jan:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest, contest is The Bomb... Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA*

Jan Allison
Date: 1/12/2015 1:09:00 AM

Thanks Linda:-) I think Jerry's contest has touched a nerve with many Linda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/11/2015 3:52:00 PM

Sorry for that Jan,honey is honey no matter what anybody may say;congrats on the win my friend...huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/11/2015 3:57:00 PM

Thanks Kayod5 am sure you have had your fair share of N/A - if not you are welcome to have some of mine I am building a fine collection lol:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/10/2015 11:15:00 PM

Oh Jan...I'm glad to congratulate you, sweetie. You...You are amazing. You tell me which sponsor did that and I will give them a piece of my mind! ;) No one messes with Jan...the Soup fairy of good cheer. Love ya...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/11/2015 3:58:00 PM

My dear...There have been blogs about this as well. I don't want to be negative, but....nothing will change. Pick and choose, like I do...and all will be well. ;) Love ya.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/11/2015 3:56:00 PM

Oh there are quite a few Eileen and I am not alone in this feeling - I think Jerry's contest has been quite an eye opener lol:-) Hugs jan xxx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2015 7:31:00 PM

A special entry for this contest Jan. It expresses what many of us feel. I try to consider the source when I get an N/A. It has usually been from the same sponsors so I finally just gave up entering their contests as we are not in tune. Big congrats on your wonderful first place win!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 7:33:00 PM

I feel the same as you Connie - having read all the winning poems I written a poem called 'N/A contests' today lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/10/2015 5:11:00 PM

nicely done, jan! congratulations on the well-deserved win!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 5:14:00 PM

Thanks Ilene and congrats again to you:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/10/2015 5:10:00 PM

Wooooh Hooooh! FIRST PLACE! Wooooh Hooooh! NO CONTEST! Wooooh Hooooh! FIRST PLACE! Wooooh Hooooh!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 5:14:00 PM

LOL Armand - beats an N/A any day:-) Hugs Jan xx

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 1/10/2015 12:49:00 PM

congratulations Jan,ain't that a bust. First in one category and N/a in the next, same poem. Just tells you where not to go next time. Can't please everyone so I don't try.Sure puts the judges judgement in a bad light not yours.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:26:00 PM

I love your comment Robert made me smile - oh so true! Hugs Jan xxx

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/10/2015 10:51:00 AM

Great poem, Jan. Congratulations on your 1st Place win. You poem images the feelings of all of us who '"have been there, done that." Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:25:00 PM

Thanks as ever for your support Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 1/10/2015 10:37:00 AM

Great witty piece, Jan! Congratulations on an excellent winning write that was a pleasure to read! Best wishes. Pandita

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:25:00 PM

thanks so much Pandita:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/10/2015 10:02:00 AM

Hooray! First place!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:24:00 PM

thanks so much Richard:-) (it beats an N/A any day lol) Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/10/2015 9:58:00 AM

Good one Jan..congrats on your "lucky day"...BG

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:23:00 PM

Thanks Barbara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 1/10/2015 9:57:00 AM

Jan, "day and night", yikes, for me it's a release of restless energy, congrats on your poem, good job :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:23:00 PM

poetic licence my dear friend lol - sometimes a poem can take me 2 or 3 days - if I get a block I stop and pick it back up when inspiration is ready to flow again:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/10/2015 9:13:00 AM

Creative write, congrats on the win, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Dr Mehta:-) Hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/10/2015 9:10:00 AM

Well this one is a winner Jan! Great one!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:21:00 PM

Thanks Cas:-) Hugs Jan xx

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 1/10/2015 8:23:00 AM

Jerry's contest sparked some creative juices, didn't it? I can relate to this, those N/A 's may turn into 1's, 2's, or 3's in another contest. Love that third stanza, Jan; a welcome read today. Congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:21:00 PM

I agree Reason - what pleases one doesn't please another - as long as I get one or 2 comments am happy - i write to please me if others like it that's an added bonus:-) Hugs janxx

Earl Schumacker

Date: 1/10/2015 7:17:00 AM

Hi Jan, Nicely stated. Solid poem. Nice win for both of us. Congratulations on your being #1! Earl

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 1:19:00 PM

Will share the top step with you ANY day my friend - congrats again:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2014 12:08:00 PM

this is a scenario that happens again and again to all of us, Jan. You depicted it so well. some of the judges are just idiots!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 12:42:00 PM

LOL Andrea THAT comment made me giggle:-) Hugs jan xxx

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/23/2014 6:16:00 PM

Hi Jan, love your 'No Contest' Poem. Yes, we all must remember that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder even with poetry. This is a great Sonnet and I know you do well in the contest. Also, your Dad is in my prayers...I read your comments below. Hang in there...Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 12/23/2014 6:19:00 PM

I know Sandra I just post and hope the judge likes it - no point getting down about it it is all a matter of taste:-) thanks for your wishes it is a difficult time for me and many others I guess but starting writing is getting me through the most difficult year of my life :-( Hugs jan xxx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 12/23/2014 5:54:00 PM

do not enter many contests myself jan beautifully penned wishing you and your family a happy christmas dear friend

Jan Allison
Date: 12/23/2014 6:14:00 PM

Same back to you Liam - its tough here dad went back into hospice today - my one gift is for him to still be with us on Christmas day - i want for little else:-) Hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/23/2014 5:46:00 PM

I hardly ever participate in contest Jan..But hon if you got poem of the day..that must have been one grwat poem sweet lady.For me yoy re always on my top list : ). Happy Christmas dear xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/23/2014 5:54:00 PM

Thanks Charma:-) Hugs jan x