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Malta Sweet romance Sizzling sunshine Darling, I want to stay - With you Journey Flying home Suntan fading Photographs… memories Heartbreak 11~07~14 Contest: Cinqku Poem Sponsor: Dr.Ram Mehta Syllable checker used – ‘How Many Syllables’ 2,3,4,6,2 ~awarded 3rd place~
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Robinson Jr. Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 3:20 PM
Lovely cinqku poem, Jan. Those moments you want to last so much longer. Heartbreak as you say. Sweet bitter love. A cool poem. Happy New Year. May love light your path to peace.
Allison Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 2:52 PM
Thanks Freddie I'd forgotten all about this poem - have been to Malta 4 times now ... no holiday romance though my hubby wouldn't let me lol:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 11:13 AM
LOved yours, and am glad to see it on the winners' list. congrats, jan. Hope to get a newsy letter from you soon!
Allison Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM
thanks Andrea:-) hugs jan xx
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 8:59 PM
Ah, so nice to read this Jan. Congratulations on your win.
Allison Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Thanks Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx
A. Sharma Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 4:49 AM
Oh Jan u r not out of ur memories of Malta yet! I envy u that u met Paul ! Congrats on huge win my friend! Stay blessed!
Allison Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 4:58 PM
Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs jan xx
Schumacker Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Hi Jan, Very clear balance and good story in this one. Congratulations on an excellent win. 7 again. Have a great day. Earl
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 11:19 AM
Thanks as ever for your continued support Earl:-) Hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 9:11 AM
Beautiful, from a wonderful meeting, to a break up :'( a 7 . Blessings to you
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 11:19 AM
Although I went to Malta recently it is purely a fictional write:-) Hugs Jan x
Callus Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 8:42 AM
It's lovely to be reading this holiday poem once again...brings back sweet memories. I see that it brought you luck in the contest....congratulations!!! hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 8:45 AM
Brings back lovely memories Paul and dreams of warm days! hugs Jan xxx
Mehta Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:38 AM
I enjoyed your Cinkqu poem and happy to congratulate you on your win,Jan
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:42 AM
Many thanks Dr Mehta thank you for running such an enjoyable contest:-) Hugs jan x
May Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Great write Jan...best wishes in the contest
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 9:11 AM
Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
Thirtyseven Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Love it, a great read. What an interesting looking form. Best of luck in the comp.
Allison Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Thank you Scott:-) Hugs Jan x
Kayode Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 1:00 AM
This is cool Jan, goodluck in the contest.
Allison Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 3:26 AM
Thanks Kayod5:-) Hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 12:09 AM
Hi, Jan, just stopping to say hi. I dare not even look at emails. Just catching up here and need to get off soon. Hope all is well with you this weekend!
Allison Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 3:26 AM
Thanks Andrea:-) all is fine:-) Hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 4:15 PM
This Cinqku's content is lovely, touching and sad all in one. It's a pity your romance with Malta only lasted one week... but the promise of a return does make up for it! You are missed:) hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 5:57 PM
Thanks Paul - guess I have a lot of inspiration from my amazingholiday and I have you and your wonderful family to thank for making it so so special:-) hugs Jan xxx
Kiser Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 2:27 PM
I like this; good luck with the contest.
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 5:58 PM
Thanks so much ML:-) Hugs Jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 10:54 AM
it sparkles with romance Jan with a dollop of disappointment gl in contest hugs
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Thanks Shadow:-) Yet another first attempt:-) Hugs Jan xx
Cruz Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 3:48 AM
Great poem Jan excellent penned
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 5:04 AM
Thanks jasmine:-) hugs jan xx
A. Sharma Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 3:31 AM
Wow Sweet n beautiful Jan! I think it has lot to do wid your meeting with Paul, that inspired this superb creation! Gl in contest!
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 3:34 AM
Oh definitely Dr Sharma. I got so much inspiration from my holiday I think it was the best holiday ever and meeting Paul and his family was the icing on the cake:-) Hugs jan xx
Anish Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 11:23 PM
I had an island fling with a much younger woman a number of years ago. Heartache is often the order of the day. Nice job! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 3:22 AM
Thanks Matthew it is purely a fictitious write on my behalf - we have just come back from Malta and I met Paul Callus from the site - it was a wonderful experience:-) Hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 10:20 PM
ahhh, wonderful!!!
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 3:20 AM
Thanks Andrea:-) Hugs Jan xx
Meade Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 8:04 PM
From emotional highs and grinding lows, life's journey continues -- all the very best Jan.
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 3:20 AM
Thanks David for your support as ever:-) Hugs Jan xx
Bateman Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 5:47 PM
Beautiful Poem here Jan!! Best of Luck in the Contest. Cheers, Gary
Allison Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 5:51 PM
Thanks so much Gary thought i would have a go at this form for the first time:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:20 PM
This is great Jan...who is that down below...sure seems like a menace....still get through on new poems....hugs Tim
Smith Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:27 PM
I thought he was lost and just needed some spare change....next poem she'll have to put up a no loitering sign
Yvonne Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:24 PM
Yeah Jan already reported the pest down there but poetrysoup said every site needs one simpleton and apparently the guy down there is it.
Allison Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:22 PM
Not sure Tim ... he looks familiar but I'm not sure - I think some nutter is hacking Maurice's account;-) hugs jan xxx
Kendrick Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:16 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Allison Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:18 PM
Thanks Sara I have never tried this form before so thought I'd give it a go:-) Hugs jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:14 PM
Look how adorable your post looks with all my little faces stacked up. What a cutie I am.
Allison Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:17 PM
Yes you are cute:-) Hugs Jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:13 PM
I am feeling lazy. I am just going to cut and paste your Cinqku enter it and hope Dr. Metha doesn't notice.
Smith Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:36 PM
nothing to see here...move along
Yvonne Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:20 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Fav!
Allison Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 4:16 PM
I hope you are favourting this poem I think you like it lol:-) hugs jan xx
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