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Nothing Lasts Forever

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They say nothing lasts forever, sadly we’re no longer together You walked out last July and could never explain why; then treated me as trash I suffer from the backlash Our son misses his dad his sobbing makes me sad Please answer your cell phone I am feeling so alone 10 lines 5 words Contest Sponsored by Laura Loo 01/16/18

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 2/1/2018 2:23:00 AM

Late congratulations. Are you okay?

Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2018 4:03:00 AM

I'm fine thanks Kai just a fiction write:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/21/2018 9:03:00 PM

Back to congratulate you, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2018 5:21:00 AM

Thanks Line:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/20/2018 7:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Jan, nicely done! Hugs Eve~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2018 5:34:00 AM

Thanks my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/20/2018 7:18:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2018 5:34:00 AM

Thanks so much Jospeh:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/20/2018 5:51:00 PM

You've painted a sad, realistic picture, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2018 6:26:00 PM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/20/2018 3:43:00 PM

Jan, Err it be truth or fiction your words did the theme proudly! Now hear mine as I shout out loudly, 'CONGRATULATIONS' on your winning lines! Hugs Mick

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2018 3:49:00 PM

Thanks so much Mick I do surprise with the odd more serious poem:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 1/20/2018 11:33:00 AM

Jan, congrats on your win for this beautiful, sad poem. John

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2018 12:27:00 PM

Thanks so much John:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/20/2018 11:15:00 AM

Congratulations Jan :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2018 11:28:00 AM

Thanks so much Heidi:-) hugs jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 1/20/2018 11:11:00 AM

oh so sad sweet Jan, so sorry of this is emotive and true. beautiful rhythm and rhyme too :) congrats and thank you! :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2018 11:12:00 AM

Pure fiction for me but all to real for other people:-( hugs jan xx

Probir Gupta

Date: 1/18/2018 7:05:00 AM

Yes, I agree with Line ... The last line is estupendo ! ... sadness mingling into the beauty of the composition ... should have a high placement ...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/18/2018 7:07:00 AM

Thanks so much Probir. i prefer to write humour but was inspired by the theme and it needed a serious poem:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/18/2018 12:15:00 AM

So many can relate to this. Well written. GL, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/18/2018 6:18:00 AM

Thanks Line:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/17/2018 7:28:00 AM

Only your poetry will Jan,,love this.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/17/2018 6:57:00 PM

aww thanks Harry among the poop there are a few gems:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/17/2018 1:58:00 AM

What you love might not last, indeed for I have lost many so much younger than myself. True love, a different story, I guess I am a lucky one. I wish and hope one day that life will be all play and happiness in abundance, shared! Your sad, evocative words inspired mine. Thank you dear Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/17/2018 4:17:00 AM

Love that comment Mick thanks so much for dropping by:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/17/2018 12:26:00 AM

He's not worth it. No one should be treated like trash, though I know this is fictional Jan. Best of luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/17/2018 4:16:00 AM

Fiction for me but sad reality for others:-( Hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/16/2018 9:51:00 PM

A very emotional and heartfelt write Jan. So heartbreaking.. best wishes for a win! ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/17/2018 4:15:00 AM

Thanks so much Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 1/16/2018 7:16:00 PM

A very poignant heartfelt write Jan; from reading the comments below I hope you leave your doctors office with good results tomorrow!….Best of luck in the contest!~ hugs Che :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/17/2018 4:15:00 AM

Thanks Che yes just over 4 hours to go :-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 1/16/2018 4:59:00 PM

Sad but so often true. All the best for good results tomorrow Jan.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/18/2018 1:40:00 AM

Way to go Jan! I hope the news was good.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2018 5:09:00 PM

Thanks jean I will walk in there with a smile and hope I come out with one but I am realistic that the news may not be so good but if hubby can overcome cancer then i would too:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/16/2018 4:55:00 PM

well done, jan! very sad but beautifully expressed. good luck in the contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2018 4:57:00 PM

Thanks Ilene :-) I much prefer humour but the odd more serious poem does slip out from time to time:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 1/16/2018 4:09:00 PM

You surprised me with your poignant side Beautiful poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2018 4:10:00 PM

aww Thanks Ralph:-) I do surprise people with more serious poems but humour will always be my favourite style of writing:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/16/2018 4:03:00 PM

Tis is a sad, sad one Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2018 4:07:00 PM

Thanks Rick I prefer humour but the odd serious poem does slip out now and then:-) hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/16/2018 3:51:00 PM

This is a good piece, Jan. I'm glad to see that you can write sad just as well as happy. Hugs to you.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2018 3:56:00 PM

I much prefer humour Eileen but the theme prompted this sad poem. I applaud you for your Trump poem!!!! I get my biopsy results tomorrow - keep me in your thoughts:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/16/2018 3:03:00 PM

A very emotional piece Jan, good luck in the contest. Regards Tom.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2018 3:09:00 PM

I much prefer humour Tom but the contest prompt cried out for sad. I realy love your poetic style and I am gradually working through your awesome poems ( you don't have to reciprocate lol I have over 1700 since i started writing back in November 2013 :-):-) hugs jan xx