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"Poetry is the rhythmic creation of beauty in words" Edgar Allan Poe Poetic inspiration Often occurs Early in the morning Tired eyes flutter open Recalling my thoughts can be challenging Yawning, I pick up my pen and write Writing Challenge 3, August 2019 - Six Lines Sponsor, Dear Heart- Wiishkobi Ode 8/30/19

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John Watt

Date: 4/1/2020 12:56:00 PM

Jan, I could never write poetry in the morning, it would come out as absolute mishmush. You, I imagine are a morning person! This is a delightful insight into your morning routine and discipline, and your love for poetic expression is on full display! I'm always a sucker for poetry about poetry... simply delightful ~ John

Constance La France

Date: 9/3/2019 3:05:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this perfect Acrostic poem, I also write early in the morning as my mind seems so open and full of ideas (but guilty of also writing at night) Well Done !

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2019 3:18:00 PM

thanks so much for inspiring me with your contest challenges:-) hugs Jan xx

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/2/2019 7:45:00 PM

Wow! Congrats!!! God Bless you, and your poetic endeavors.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2019 3:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Beata:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/2/2019 6:18:00 PM

love this one, for me it often flows at night when i am trying to gain sleep...or while i am driving and can't grab a pen! Nicely done Jan, congrats on your top win :) hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 7:40:00 PM

I always leap out of bed if I get an idea or have a notebook by the bed as I never know when inspiration will hit:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 9/2/2019 5:47:00 PM

Excellent Jan, congrats. :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 7:39:00 PM

thanks Gary:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/2/2019 11:56:00 AM

- You did it again !!! - Congratulations on your excellent first place, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise :-) hugs jan xx

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/2/2019 11:05:00 AM

True words for me also. Congrutlations on your win Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:53:00 PM

Thanks Jeanne:-) hugs Jan xx

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/2/2019 11:02:00 AM

Jan congrats on a great win!;)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:53:00 PM

Thanks Brenda:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/2/2019 10:29:00 AM

Hey, Jan -- are you up yet? Not still yawning? (LOL). OK: Congratulations to you on your top win in the contest!! :) gw

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:53:00 PM

thanks GW yes I am up ... just off for a moonlight walk soon xx

John Gondolf

Date: 9/2/2019 9:41:00 AM

Very nicely done, Jan, I like this. Congrats on your win. A great quote to lead off with as well. Hugs, John

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:51:00 PM

thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/2/2019 8:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your first place win Jan with this lovely acrostic poem! hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:51:00 PM

thanks sweet friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/2/2019 8:36:00 AM

A delightful gem of an acrostic, succinct and simple--great for our adolescent members--my FAVE--my compliments for this well-deserved 1st place honors, ~ Aloha always William

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:50:00 PM

Thanks William, its short and simple - a lot like me lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/31/2019 12:24:00 AM

A poet's poem Jan. So true! This is a great idea as an entry for her contest. A perfect acrostic! xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:50:00 PM

I think many can relate Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/30/2019 3:01:00 PM

Dream Poetry

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:49:00 PM

lovely comment thanks Christopher:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/30/2019 2:10:00 PM

I love the simplicity of your write Jan, yet its content and message are awesome, short, wonderful and definitely describes how you, and lot of us on poetry soup record our thoughts. I also get up early and come straight to my computer - early morning thoughts are the best Hugs, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:49:00 PM

I often wake with a complete poem in my head - usually a silly limerick:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/30/2019 10:55:00 AM

I too am an early morning writer. Good luck with this well crafted piece Jan. Hugs Rick.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:47:00 PM

I'm a bit like the old Martini advert - I write any time any place any where lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/30/2019 10:34:00 AM

Hi Jan, This is a good entry for the contest them. Good title as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great weekend my friend:-)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:47:00 PM

thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 8/30/2019 12:01:00 AM

Your acrostic tells of a way that works, indeed...and cleverly validates the concept stated in the old bit of wisdom: a poet/writer is a person who writes....and the more recent advertising instruction: just do it! Well done.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:46:00 PM

thanks Larry:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Foster

Date: 8/29/2019 10:39:00 PM

Oh so sweet, and makes me feel like a "Longfellow" moment. Lovely. However it is hot coffee for me, or tea for three, if the dogs and kittens come for scones. Lovely poem my friend... I enjoyed it very much. Ann

Jan Allison
Date: 9/2/2019 4:46:00 PM

thanks so much Ann:-) I just write simple poems I am so glad Constance liked this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/29/2019 6:53:00 PM

I love the simplicity of this acrostic. Wonderful job, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2019 7:00:00 PM

thanks Andrea you know me and writing simple poems , I hope Constance likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/29/2019 5:27:00 PM

A wonderful; Acrostic for the contest Jan. I hope it does well for you. I am one of those, wait until the afternoon for the words to come types. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2019 6:20:00 PM

I never force writing Mike if the muse isn't willing then so be it:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 8/29/2019 5:02:00 PM

And you do so well. Loved your drowsy acrostic poem Jan. This was fantastic.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2019 5:13:00 PM

thanks Chris I can't sit down and force the muse to write I just have to wait for inspiration to flow:-) hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/29/2019 3:31:00 PM

A lovely acrostic piece Jan, very well-penned indeed. Blessings, Gordon

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2019 3:43:00 PM

thanks Gordon:-) hugs Jan xx

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 8/29/2019 2:37:00 PM

Oh I so get this, words always come to me in my dreamy state. I need to get pen and paper beside my bed. Love this acrostic Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2019 3:42:00 PM

I have a pad by my bed and write as soon as I get an idea, i usually have a note book with me when I go out but didn't today and had to borrow a pen to scribble my thoughts down on the back of my shopping receipt:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/29/2019 1:59:00 PM

This is lovely Jan. best wishes in the contest. xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2019 3:39:00 PM

thanks Mo:-) hugs Jan xx