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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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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/4/2017 3:20:00 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.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2017 2:52:00 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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2014 11:13:00 AM

LOved yours, and am glad to see it on the winners' list. congrats, jan. Hope to get a newsy letter from you soon!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/14/2014 11:40:00 AM

thanks Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/11/2014 8:59:00 PM

Ah, so nice to read this Jan. Congratulations on your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/13/2014 5:00:00 PM

Thanks Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/11/2014 4:49:00 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!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/13/2014 4:58:00 PM

Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs jan xx

Earl Schumacker

Date: 12/10/2014 10:02:00 AM

Hi Jan, Very clear balance and good story in this one. Congratulations on an excellent win. 7 again. Have a great day. Earl

Jan Allison
Date: 12/10/2014 11:19:00 AM

Thanks as ever for your continued support Earl:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/10/2014 9:11:00 AM

Beautiful, from a wonderful meeting, to a break up :'( a 7 . Blessings to you

Jan Allison
Date: 12/10/2014 11:19:00 AM

Although I went to Malta recently it is purely a fictional write:-) Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus

Date: 12/10/2014 8:42:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 12/10/2014 8:45:00 AM

Brings back lovely memories Paul and dreams of warm days! hugs Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/10/2014 5:38:00 AM

I enjoyed your Cinkqu poem and happy to congratulate you on your win,Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 12/10/2014 5:42:00 AM

Many thanks Dr Mehta thank you for running such an enjoyable contest:-) Hugs jan x

Joseph May

Date: 11/12/2014 8:49:00 AM

Great write Jan...best wishes in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 11/12/2014 9:11:00 AM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 11/11/2014 11:59:00 AM

Love it, a great read. What an interesting looking form. Best of luck in the comp.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 12:08:00 PM

Thank you Scott:-) Hugs Jan x

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/9/2014 1:00:00 AM

This is cool Jan, goodluck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2014 3:26:00 AM

Thanks Kayod5:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/9/2014 12:09:00 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!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2014 3:26:00 AM

Thanks Andrea:-) all is fine:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 11/8/2014 4:15:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 5:57:00 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

M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/8/2014 2:27:00 PM

I like this; good luck with the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 5:58:00 PM

Thanks so much ML:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/8/2014 10:54:00 AM

it sparkles with romance Jan with a dollop of disappointment gl in contest hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 11:22:00 AM

Thanks Shadow:-) Yet another first attempt:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jasmine Cruz

Date: 11/8/2014 3:48:00 AM

Great poem Jan excellent penned

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 5:04:00 AM

Thanks jasmine:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/8/2014 3:31:00 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!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 3:34:00 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

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/7/2014 11:23:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 3:22:00 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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/7/2014 10:20:00 PM

ahhh, wonderful!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 3:20:00 AM

Thanks Andrea:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Meade

Date: 11/7/2014 8:04:00 PM

From emotional highs and grinding lows, life's journey continues -- all the very best Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2014 3:20:00 AM

Thanks David for your support as ever:-) Hugs Jan xx

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/7/2014 5:47:00 PM

Beautiful Poem here Jan!! Best of Luck in the Contest. Cheers, Gary

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2014 5:51:00 PM

Thanks so much Gary thought i would have a go at this form for the first time:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/7/2014 4:20:00 PM

This is great Jan...who is that down below...sure seems like a menace....still get through on new poems....hugs Tim

Tim Smith
Date: 11/7/2014 4:27:00 PM

I thought he was lost and just needed some spare change....next poem she'll have to put up a no loitering sign

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 11/7/2014 4:24:00 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.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2014 4:22:00 PM

Not sure Tim ... he looks familiar but I'm not sure - I think some nutter is hacking Maurice's account;-) hugs jan xxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/7/2014 4:16:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2014 4:18:00 PM

Thanks Sara I have never tried this form before so thought I'd give it a go:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/7/2014 4:14:00 PM

Look how adorable your post looks with all my little faces stacked up. What a cutie I am.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2014 4:17:00 PM

Yes you are cute:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/7/2014 4:13:00 PM

I am feeling lazy. I am just going to cut and paste your Cinqku enter it and hope Dr. Metha doesn't notice.

Tim Smith
Date: 11/7/2014 4:36:00 PM

nothing to see here...move along

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 11/7/2014 4:20:00 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Fav!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2014 4:16:00 PM

I hope you are favourting this poem I think you like it lol:-) hugs jan xx