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Seeing an ever growing list of my poems Each and every one is so special to me Learning to write poetry has been wonderful Forming my first poem was a form of stress relief All my musings come from an often crazy idea! Challenging myself with new forms is therapeutic Time for me to try and become a perfectionist - Using my newfound skills to write a proper haiku! At first I would get an idea and suffer from insomnia Lately I am able to keep my muse under control!! I secretly hope to be part of the poetry glitterati Zealously I can now write with style and pizzazz! Amazingly in November I will recite poems at a gala There on the theatre stage I will be in the spotlight - I may surreptitiously wave to my friends to say hi! Oh my self-confidence will reach a crescendo Now I’ll confess writing has become my passion! Self Actualization Double Acrostic Contest Sponsored by San Woo 11~03~16

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John Hamilton

Date: 11/17/2016 11:07:00 AM

Congrats Jan what an accomplishment! I tried a few times to do this one, but I think I broke my brain! You have come a long way. Hope your recital goes well. Mine was fun with about 600 people, nerve wracking but fun.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2016 11:10:00 AM

Thanks John it was a real challenge to write the poem I'm so pleased San liked it so much:-) - my performance is tomorrow in front of 600 people including the Lieutenant Governor who is the Queen's representative ... no pressure!!!!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/15/2016 6:45:00 AM

Oh, this one was astonishing, Jan in its simplicity and beauty that makes the challenge look easy:) congratulations on your win:) and all the best for the gala night:)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2016 11:49:00 AM

Thanks Jo I'm starting to get butterflies I've never stood on a proper theatre stage before!:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 11/14/2016 8:25:00 AM

Jan, this is wonderful. It is so YOU in this very difficult contest. Congratulations :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2016 10:10:00 AM

Thanks so much Darren:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 11/14/2016 6:34:00 AM

Just back to say Hooray!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2016 6:50:00 AM

Aww thanks Jean:-) I am delighted ... :-):-) hugs Jan xx

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 11/14/2016 1:44:00 AM

Congratulations. Good luck on the stage. I share your notion of poetry. I am hooked myself and it is a good addiction. Many wishes, Kai

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2016 2:17:00 AM

Thanks Kai - its one addiction I would highly recommend lol. its been a tough tough time since I started writing but I am able to cope with life issues well since I first picked up my pen:-) hugs Jan xx

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 11/13/2016 9:28:00 PM

Best of luck on your November recitation and gala; have fun. Congrats on your placement here with an interesting acrostic sharing your self-discoveries as a poet. I've always admired your work.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2016 2:14:00 AM

Thanks so much Reason:-) hugs Janxx

Constance La France

Date: 11/13/2016 6:24:00 PM

Jan congratulations on your win with this wonderful double Acrostic, beautifully penned ~

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 6:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Constance I was so delighted to place in the contest:-) hugs Jan x

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/13/2016 5:55:00 PM

Such a wonderful glimpse into the path to your self-actualization, Jan, with this flowing Acrostic, Jan. Reciting your poems! How awesome and best wishes! Congrats on your great placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 5:57:00 PM

Thanks so much Sandra I was thrilled to be on San's list of winners:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Thompson

Date: 11/13/2016 12:39:00 PM

Lovely, Jan. Very well written. Congratulations on your placement.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 12:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Janis I was delighted to place in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

James Inman

Date: 11/13/2016 11:33:00 AM

You have more strength than I Jan. I could never stand on a stage and read my poems. This one is wonderfully uplifting. Good luck (break a leg).

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 12:06:00 PM

The first time I stood on a stage was at a church memorial service in 2014 and I read the 2 poems I'd written for brothers Jacques and Torin who had died so tragically - I shook like a leaf it was so traumatic. I then was part of another charity review in May this year and now the grand finale is at the Gaiety theatre! :-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 11/13/2016 9:49:00 AM

Jan, congratulations on your win insomnia is a perfect word for a difficult write :-) you did very well Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 12:03:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 11/5/2016 11:24:00 AM

Jan, so skillfully and beautifully penned, I love your double acrostic ~

Jan Allison
Date: 11/5/2016 12:15:00 PM

Thanks Constance:-) it is a real challenge to write!:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/4/2016 8:20:00 PM

YOU DID IT and enjoyable it was. Yay, Jan! I can't wait to do this challenge - yuck a 'z', oh, well - something will come to me. I'm glad you referenced 'waving' at the gala, I was hoping you would. Good job, good, good job ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/5/2016 3:20:00 AM

It is a real challenge CayCay !!! I am sure you will come up with something brilliant:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 11/4/2016 6:34:00 PM

Jan, you are such an inspiration to me. Just to read this double acrostic with so much love and care put into it. I'm sure your audience will be just as stunned as us on the night.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 6:49:00 PM

Oh Jean you are too kind my friend... I guess I am just lucky that my husband's cancer surgery kick started me into writing. I am amazed at how much I love it and how far I have come in less than 3 years:-) this was a real challenge to write and it took time but I'm happy with the poem and hope San likes it:-) The first event I was in in May was in front of an audience of about 150 people - this next one is at the Gaiety Theater and the capacity is about 800 if sold out -and I've never stood on a real stage before.... no pressure lol I will be like a quivering jelly on the night!!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/4/2016 4:00:00 PM

Cant wait for you to tell me.about your lovely experience later.this month..I wish I could be there waving for you sweet Jan..with a banner in hand stating ..You re the.best : )Smiles...Enjoyed yr acrostic dear..

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 4:07:00 PM

aww thanks Charma:-) to day I got presented with the holiday vouchers!!! we plan to go to Italy to Pompeii which has been my dream for many years ... but we will return to Malta hopefully later in the year:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/4/2016 2:57:00 PM

eight on the dot with this mirror acrostic, jan... you rule!..huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 3:00:00 PM

aww thanks Nette it's my first attempt I hope San likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 11/4/2016 12:51:00 PM

This is easily read and so much meaningful. Good luck in the contest my friend.......A.M.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 1:47:00 PM

Thanks so much A.M:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/4/2016 9:36:00 AM

Good luck with reciting your poems dear, Jan, I am certain it will be a great success for you have been writing amazingly! The content of this poem is impressive and deep and very artfully done! Good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 1:46:00 PM

I have come a long long way since I wrote my first poem on 11/24/13!!! I can't believe how much I love writing poetry:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 11/4/2016 9:03:00 AM

I've always thought of writing one of these but never got around to it, given its difficulty. You did it easily. Amazing! / M

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 1:45:00 PM

Thanks so much Maurice it is my first attempt at this form and it took quite a while to write but it was worth the hard work. I can't believe how much I have learned since I wrote my first poem on 11/24/13 and joined soup in Feb 2014:-):-) The best thing I ever did was pick up my pen and write on the day my hubby had his cancer surgery:-) hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 11/4/2016 9:00:00 AM

zzazzip! for sure Wowser! ~ j

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 1:41:00 PM

hey a wowser from you means it's not bad then lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/4/2016 8:48:00 AM

Just Amazing, knowing your progression I can only believe you were always a brilliant poet. This is a fav with love.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 1:40:00 PM

Oh Armand I can't believe how I have blossomed in the last 3 years since I penned my first poem on 11/24/13! Knowing that poetry writing is in mum's side of the family I guess it has always been there with me it was just hidden until my husband's cancer surgery started me writing:-) love and hugs Jan xx

Probir Gupta

Date: 11/4/2016 5:56:00 AM

Height of self actualization! ... Wonderful ...

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 7:10:00 AM

Thanks Probir it was quite a challenge to write!:-) hugs Jan xx

Paloma P

Date: 11/4/2016 5:54:00 AM

Bravo, no easy feat these double acrostics, and you made it work in your poetical favor!

Paloma P
Date: 11/4/2016 7:41:00 AM

First time, that's amazing, extra ovation for that Jan! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 7:11:00 AM

I've never written one before Paloma, it was quite a challenge and took a while to get it to a stage where it was good enough to post:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/3/2016 8:30:00 PM

Jan, you are becoming........ BRILLIANT. Look at this what you just did. I am not even started thinking on this one yet!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 7:13:00 AM

It was a tough challenge Andrea as it was my first attempt at this form:-) I hope San likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

White Wolf

Date: 11/3/2016 7:31:00 PM

Wow Jan!!! What a great achievement! An excellent effort displayed here and I'm sure it's a winner, making you one of the winnerest poets there is. Well done.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 7:14:00 AM

LOL Rick I have more and more N/A's every week lol you just don't see the ever increasing list I have lol:-) This was a real challenge as I have never written a double acrostic before:-) hugs Jan xx