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Pleiades 5 Contest Sponsored by Joseph May 09/15/23

Please take time to watch the video of teenager Lucy Illingworth, she was in a TV show called 'The Piano' where members of the public played piano on a railway Station in front of secret judges. Lucy won her heat in Leeds and played at the final held at Albert Hall in London and won the over all competition. She played at a concert to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles II

Pianist who is blind Performs at train station Pressing keys to play a Perfect piece from Chopin People were moved to tears Piano prodigy Played Bach for the new king!

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/26/2023 1:49:00 PM

your poem reminds me somewhat of my mother. She loved playing the piano and continued playing every day even when she was all but blind from macular degeneration and diabetes. She'd get lost in the music. I loved watching her. A beautiful Pleiades, Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2023 2:02:00 PM

aww thanks for sharing your memories Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/23/2023 2:46:00 AM

Back with congratulations. SK

Jan Allison
Date: 9/23/2023 2:50:00 AM

thanks sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 9/20/2023 4:42:00 PM

Congrats Jan. I think you would have scored way higher, but I believe that sponsors don’t get to see photos/videos either during or after contest. As I said before.., she was phenomenal.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 4:46:00 PM

thanks for your comment Terry, i do hope Joseph got to see the video, the sponsors can't see anything other than the actual body of the poem when they judge:-) hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/20/2023 6:26:00 AM

There is a lady in our area who is blind and plays the guitar, piano and organ. She played the organ at a ball game in Atlanta. Awesome winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 6:31:00 AM

thanks Sara:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 9/20/2023 5:39:00 AM

Congrats on your win Jan, Nicely penned

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 6:09:00 AM

I hope you have now watched the video to go with the poem Joseph:-) hugs Jan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/20/2023 4:21:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the Pleiades 5 Poetry Contest, Jan :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 6:09:00 AM

thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/18/2023 6:55:00 AM

Dear Jan, Thank you so much for this touching and heart warming tribute to this very gifted young woman. I wish we would change the label for adults with special needs to adults with different needs as their strengths and gifts should be our focus.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 6:23:00 PM

totally agree Nancy, I worked with students with 'different needs for 16 years, hugs jan xx

Christina Bowring

Date: 9/18/2023 6:01:00 AM

This is such a lovely tribute dear Jan to the wonderful, talented young girl. We watched it as it was one of my darling mum’s favourite shows. You depicted the whole experience for her so well in just a few lines. Absolutely lovely from your kind, generous heart. Hugs and smiles to you for a wonderful week. X :) :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 6:22:00 PM

thanks Christina, we do charity work for people with sight issues, this young lady is so so inspirational, makes your realise what people can achieve against all the odds. hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/17/2023 7:51:00 PM

But did she collect any half-pennies?!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2023 4:57:00 AM

Not sure what you mean GW but thanks for the comment. hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/17/2023 10:33:00 AM

Thank you for the poem and for posting the video. It does bring tears to my eyes. Your poem is very direct and wonderful. I decided to spend less time working and more time here each week since it nourishes my spirit and I have done most of what I can for my employer. Jan, What you've done here is truly wonderful. Many thanks.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2023 4:56:00 AM

Thanks Duke, Im not sure if its what Joseph is looking for for the contest prompt but I wanted to bring this remarkable young lady to a wider audience - sure makes you feel humble. hugs jan xx

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 9/16/2023 11:34:00 PM

This is such a heart warming poem and story, you have instilled humanity into me with this.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2023 4:55:00 AM

thanks so much Aysha, after seeing the video again your comment gave me reason to smile. Hugs jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 9/16/2023 3:10:00 PM

Wasn’t she just FANTASTIC! To quote Cilla Black… I was gobsmacked. Your Pleiades is a mist worthy tribute. Best of luck.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 3:59:00 PM

for some reason my eyes leak every time I get a comment Terry - I'm not sure if it will place in the contest as my take on piano is a little different to say the least, but I never know what my muse will come up with. hygs Jan xx

Jack Horne

Date: 9/16/2023 2:46:00 PM

wow, sounds like an amazing young musician

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 3:58:00 PM

watch the video Jack, I think you too will be moved to tears. hugs jan xx

Arlo Parker

Date: 9/16/2023 12:22:00 PM

Amazing feat! Well written, JA. :o)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 1:12:00 PM

Thanks AP, makes me feel humble to even write about her :-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/16/2023 11:41:00 AM

a beautifully written tribute, jan! how could anyone not be moved by watching and hearing her play? just amazing!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 1:12:00 PM

Thanks Ilene, she is inspirational in so many way:-) I am so glad she got to play for the King after the coronation. hugs Jan xx

Sally Eslinger

Date: 9/16/2023 10:06:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Jan, for writing out your inspiration to share this young girl’s story & talent with all of us! I think by your words, as lovely as her playing, the king must have blinked away tears.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 10:49:00 AM

thanks so much for dropping by Sally, I get a lump in my throat every time i see the clip:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/16/2023 5:43:00 AM

Jan your tribute is crafted beautifully ! This child is indeed amazing! What wonders there are in the world! Thanks for posting!! Happy Saturday xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 6:14:00 AM

Thanks so much Mike, she is absolutely incredible! thanks so much for reading and your comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/16/2023 1:09:00 AM

What a wonderful Pleiades. So important that we acknowledge the talent of disabled persons. Hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 6:12:00 AM

she has an incredible gift Victor:-) so glad she can share it with the world:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/15/2023 10:39:00 PM

Very beautiful Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 6:11:00 AM

Thanks Art, I am moved to tears every time I see the link to the tv programme. hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 9/15/2023 8:20:00 PM

She does not have the gift of sight, but oh what a gift she's been given. Just beautiful, the music and the pianist.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 6:08:00 AM

that to me is comment of the week Lin! hugs Jan xx

Akkina Downing

Date: 9/15/2023 7:08:00 PM

I’ve seen her on tv before and of course YouTube. She’s simply an inspirational young lady. Amazing, Jan… hugs ~

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2023 6:03:00 AM

I wasn't sure how well known she is across the globe, thanks for sharing that Akkina:-) hugs Jan xx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/15/2023 5:43:00 PM

Bravo to her and a big hug to you and your husband for your volunteer work. Not to mention, a wonderful Pleiades to boot.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2023 5:54:00 PM

thanks Jerry, I get chills even watching the videos of her. I watched the one of her playing for King Charles and Queen Camilla - I don't think anyone can fail to be moved by this amazing young lady:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/15/2023 3:10:00 PM

A great Pleiades Jan, I saw the wonderful tv programme ‘The piano’ with heats performed at a railway station, and the final at Albert Hall too. Belle xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2023 3:27:00 PM

Thanks Belle, My hubby and I do voluntary work with and for people with sight issues and I had recorded the Leeds station one - he found it so moving. I still tear up seeing Lucy's performance. hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/15/2023 1:35:00 PM

- I would have been moved to tears too, Jan :) - We went for the same theme and posted almost at the same time :) - You did excellent :) - GL in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend, my friend :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2023 1:38:00 PM

Lucy is a remarkably inspirational young lady. I was in tears watching her heat, and those heats of the other performers chosen for the Albert Hall, they were all awarded piano's as prizes. . I am in tears now as I type, it is such a moving story. hugs Jan xx