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Creeping strands of ivy intensifies the gloom of this once beautiful elegant drawing room A faded dressing screen, a tatty salon chair since my Grand Papa’s died I’m now the heir Yet, when I look deep beyond the peeling walls I can hear melodies from past summer balls My aim’s to bring it back to its former glory so my own family will be part of its history Photograph 3 used Free Verse or Rhyme Contest Contest Sponsor Eve Roper 9/8/19

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Ann Gilmour

Date: 9/13/2019 1:51:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem Jan, with you're sublime imagery capturing the atmosphere perfectly. Many congrats for your top win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper

Date: 9/11/2019 3:59:00 PM

I sometimes come back to reread the poems and again enjoy how they make me feel. This is just stunning.Thank you again.. Hugs Eve

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/10/2019 10:32:00 PM

Gorgeous imagery! Congrats!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/10/2019 7:40:00 PM

You had me nostalgic for your drawing room. Nice one, Jan! :) gw

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/10/2019 4:21:00 PM

Truly superb piece Jan, such recapturing beauty with lovely rhyme too. Have a great week, Gordon

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/10/2019 12:48:00 PM

Wow, well penned beauty. Congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 7:17:00 PM

Thanks ML:-) hugs Jan xx

Elaine Perrin

Date: 9/10/2019 7:58:00 AM

Beautiful x

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 7:17:00 PM

thanks Elaine:-) hugs Jan x

Eve Roper

Date: 9/9/2019 5:25:00 PM

Beautiful verse, Jan, congratulations on first place in my contest. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 5:26:00 PM

thanks for the inspiration sweet Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/9/2019 12:59:00 PM

- Beautifully written, Jan - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 5:26:00 PM

thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May

Date: 9/9/2019 12:42:00 PM

JAN, your Rhyme is sublime with words always in time, lol Love ya my friend!! Eve has no choice but to pick this poem as first!!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 5:25:00 PM

aww thanks Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/9/2019 12:13:00 PM

Outstanding Jan! You returned me to a time I would know through reading books with that same excited feeling. I love this poem and it is getting a Fave from me! Congratulations on your very deserving First Place win! : ) xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 12:28:00 PM

thanks so much Connie, your comment has made my day, the image really spoke to me and my serious side came out. I do surprise with the occasional 'proper' poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/9/2019 12:07:00 PM

Nicely done, Jan! Congratulations! You certainly have a gift for making a picture worth under 1,000 words! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 12:27:00 PM

thanks Rico:-) hugs jan xx

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 9/9/2019 10:09:00 AM

hi jan, this was definitely the most intriguing image in that contest and you have captured the picture well in your poem - congrats on a top placement! and many thanks for your kind comment on my work :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 12:26:00 PM

You are the most incredible poet Charlotte I sometimes go back and re read Rape its one of the most incredible pieces of poetry I've read and should be studied at A level standard. So glad you are back on soup:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/9/2019 7:58:00 AM

Lovely said my friend...reminiscing and reviving...great entry Jan...^WW^ :o)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 12:24:00 PM

thanks so much ^WW^:-) hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/8/2019 7:05:00 PM

Life is short but memories are long. My grandmothers both lived to be 96 years old - both of them outlived their husbands by a lot. I wish you the best in the contest! My NY Giants were no match for the Dallas Cowboys today. They lost 37 - 17. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 12:23:00 PM

thanks Matthew and sorry your team lost:-( hugs Jan xx

Lyric Man

Date: 9/8/2019 5:55:00 PM

Hey Girlfriend (can’t a guy dream). I really enjoyed this work. Your writing skills are broad and exceptional! Hope all is well!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 7:01:00 PM

aww LM you sure know how to make me blush :-):-) All good here hubby got all clear after nearly 7 weeks radiotherapy so its all good:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/8/2019 5:43:00 PM

Lovely, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 7:00:00 PM

thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/8/2019 5:37:00 PM

Beautifully written, sentiment seeps from it. I think you're one of the few who wrote for this image and I think you nailed it, Jan. Good luck with the contest and all else, sweet lady. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Caycay Jennings
Date: 9/8/2019 8:07:00 PM

In my case, it was the only image I could see. I couldn't make out what the boys were playing with and though Eve said there wasn't, I swear I see a cat in the photo you did. That's w/ my NEW contacts in plus readers. YI Love ... Ms. Megoo (I think I spelled Magoo, McGoo - all wrong!)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 6:45:00 PM

thanks CayCay I've only seen one poem for the contest so will be interested to see which image inspired other people:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/8/2019 5:13:00 PM

Great one written for this photo Jan, nice to bring it back to its former glory :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 5:16:00 PM

thanks Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Broadbent

Date: 9/8/2019 4:16:00 PM

sadness in a room full of memories

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 4:28:00 PM

thanks Robert hopefully in circumstances like this people can see past the neglect and bring a place back to life again :-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 9/8/2019 4:10:00 PM

Hi Jan,this is an excellent write, it follows the picture so well. Your words give it heart and life. Through your words, I created such strong visions. Your words take me to the heart of the picture. I hope this piece does well for you, in the contest. It reads like a winner to me. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2019 4:13:00 PM

Thanks Mike I love the image Eve found to inspire us and had to go with this one as it 'spoke' to me when I first saw it:-) hugs Jan xx