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Nostalgia

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 9/10/2019 10:32:00 PM Gorgeous imagery! Congrats! Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/10/2019 7:40:00 PM You had me nostalgic for your drawing room. Nice one, Jan! :) gw Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

M. L. Kiser Date: 9/10/2019 12:48:00 PM Wow, well penned beauty. Congratulations. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/9/2019 12:23:00 PM thanks Matthew and sorry your team lost:-( hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier Date: 9/8/2019 5:43:00 PM Lovely, Jan. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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