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Show But Don'T Tell

tiny fingers dance
across ivory keys
paint dries on canvas

Contest: Show But Don't Tell - Thomas Martin
05~20~15

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2015

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May 29, 2015 at 5:47 PM

My comment Piggy Backs the other commenters comments. Having been here since 2009, I've yet to read and follow so closely the poetry of two poets here. Olive is one, and her writings outwith her language, and you Jan, who now uses her language so wonderfully that it's always a joy to imagine what the poem is about relating to your titles. The Limericks are a clue, but the others are like opening a present, many hugs, James xxxx

May 29, 2015 at 5:52 PM

Your comment has made my day James - I am so grateful for your support in reading and enjoying my poetry and I know Olive appreciate it too:-) I love the imagery of the first two lines so much one day I will incorporate them into another poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 27, 2015 at 7:26 AM

I came across a prestigious list of the top 100 most published poets here and I am not surprise. Your quality indeed goes hand in hand with your quantity. I'll check one or two more of your works because this has given me a unique satisfaction. I give you a handshake of a definite 7!

May 27, 2015 at 7:39 AM

The list is misleading Funom it is merely popular poems that have been made a favourite by people and is not necessarily the best poems - I personally wish it wasn't on the site it leads to a few issues! Hugs jan xx

May 26, 2015 at 1:09 PM

Lovely, Jan. So full on imagery with so few words. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra

May 26, 2015 at 1:31 PM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) Hugs jan xx

May 26, 2015 at 12:38 PM

I agree with Isaiah, Positively brilliant. A new way of write to me and I love it...Sharon G.

May 26, 2015 at 12:54 PM

Thanks so much Sharon - I especially love the imagery of the first two lines - one day I may build another poem around this one:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 25, 2015 at 11:13 AM

Positively brilliant! I never cease to become enraptured by these works of poetry that let the mind keep going into and past what the author has inscribed. True show of creativity, I believe.

May 25, 2015 at 11:15 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Isaiah - I may extend this poem into a longer poem one day ... I was so happy with the imagery in the first 2 lines:-) I can't believe what an amazing journey I have been on since I first picked up the pen about 17 months ago! Hugs jan xx

May 24, 2015 at 2:40 AM

Missed this one. Congratulations for your win on this beauty, Jan! Hugs!Kim

May 24, 2015 at 3:49 AM

Thanks Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 22, 2015 at 12:54 PM

THIS IS SO PRETTY!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR LOVELY WIN!! :D :D

May 22, 2015 at 12:55 PM

Thanks so much Sneha:-) Hugs jan xx

Emmanuel Brian Oule

May 22, 2015 at 9:23 AM

Ali, Congs dear, Like the this Piece, well crafted, i saw the picture, Hugs, #Ali

May 22, 2015 at 9:33 AM

Thanks so much Bryan ... please call me Jan Allison is my surname lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

May 22, 2015 at 12:24 AM

I just LOVED this one. So much better than that other one, you know whose!!! Congrats, my friend.

May 22, 2015 at 7:29 AM

BUT WAIT! . . .If we all moan together, we might get a harmony group going!

May 22, 2015 at 1:08 AM

LOL well like someone I sure wont be contacting Thomas to moan about my placement lol - am just happy to be on the list:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 21, 2015 at 7:14 PM

Jan, :) Congratulations ...... Forever *SKAT*

May 22, 2015 at 1:07 AM

Thanks Skat:-) Hugs jan xx

May 21, 2015 at 6:27 PM

CONGRATULATIONS...THIS IS POETRY IN MOTION.....

May 22, 2015 at 1:06 AM

Thanks so much Judy:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 21, 2015 at 1:28 PM

Back with congratulations, Jan!! Very merited! Hugs // paul

May 21, 2015 at 1:31 PM

oh has it been judged - thanks Paul will pop by and see how I did:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

May 20, 2015 at 7:27 PM

FANTASTICO!!

May 21, 2015 at 1:13 AM

Thanks so much Andrea - I struggled with the final line - got there in the end - just hope Thomas likes it:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 20, 2015 at 1:50 PM

This is beautiful, Jan! With closed eyes I can picture this offering. gl in the contest. hugs // paul

May 20, 2015 at 3:17 PM

I deliberately didn't post an image with this one Paul thought I'd let the words do the talking:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 20, 2015 at 12:58 PM

An absolute delight to read, good luck in the contest! Emile.

May 20, 2015 at 3:16 PM

Thanks so much Emile:-) Hugs Jan xx

Afolabi Muideen

May 20, 2015 at 7:57 AM

Excellent write jan.......good luck. In the contest.........);Afolabi.

May 20, 2015 at 9:45 AM

Thanks Afolabi:-) Hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 20, 2015 at 6:49 AM

- A small piece of artwork, Jan - I wish you good luck in the contest ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

May 20, 2015 at 9:44 AM

Thanks Anne Lise:-) Hugs Jan xx

May 20, 2015 at 6:20 AM

Excellent....TWOFOLD ALLISON...

May 20, 2015 at 9:44 AM

Thanks so much Judy:-) Hugs jan xx

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