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Wind, Rain, Snow, Thunder or Sun in 8 - 12 lines Poetry Contest, sponsored by Tania Kitchin

03/21/24

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I love to rise at dawn greeting folk with a warm smile Though if any clouds are present, I may vanish for a while Forgive me for playing hide and seek but I like to have some fun Because when I make an entrance folk say ‘look here comes the sun’ With my golden beams of sunshine I give a dose of vitamin D Some bask in my rays and burn, I don’t think it’s too healthy! I blush scarlet every evening turning the sky an orangey red I’ve warmed the earth for hours, I’m tired its time for bed

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/12/2024 1:31:00 PM

What an utterly playful sun you have created, Jan! I am so glad your delightful sense of humor is highlighted in sunshine and not kept in the shadows!!!! I so look forward to a "Jan" smile!!! Congratulations on your win. Hugs and blessings of warm spring days!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/7/2024 9:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun/creative "Sun" write. I did not know the sun had blue eyes. Hahaha!!! What a great/fun picture. Have a blessed day writing away...........

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/5/2024 4:43:00 PM

Jan, a charming personification poem, congratulations on your winning placement. -Hugs

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/5/2024 7:31:00 AM

Just as adorable as the author. Loved this write. You also spread warmth, dear one. Big hugs

David Smith

Date: 4/1/2024 1:39:00 AM

Great personification. Great choice for one. The sun also has power to reduce the size of any chips it finds on our shoulders. Best regards always David in NZ

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2024 4:18:00 AM

Thanks David the only chips i want are the occasional ones on my plate when we eat out:-) hugs jan xx

James Peranteau

Date: 3/29/2024 5:42:00 PM

that white VW on the album cover, I had, though green and a 1963...and, this iz how it feels when you appear... beam down sunnie, I mean jan...much love ;)

James Peranteau
Date: 4/1/2024 4:49:00 PM

whilst the many were indulging that fantasy, I wuz writing in my room and drawing and sculpting...they thought that "I" wuz the weird pneuma...heavenz no Jan; no pun intended...much love dear poet ')

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2024 4:17:00 AM

beam me down sunnie lol are you a trekkie James? lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2024 2:59:00 PM

You chose same as we. I think we are just sunshine people. Love your playful approach. A fave for me.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2024 4:16:00 AM

I had to do the sunshine Andrea:-) hope all is well with you and Angie is doing fine:-) hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/27/2024 1:58:00 PM

Jan, very cute. I remember listening to the song when it debuted in 1974 or 1975...I can't remember which. This is very clever and fun to read. Brightens the day! We're really very lucky that all the energy from our start balances and allows us life. It's miraculous.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 4/1/2024 7:25:00 AM

Yes, I always liked it. It has a nice feeling to it!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2024 4:16:00 AM

It's a wonderful song isn't it:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/27/2024 7:45:00 AM

Dear Jan, What a delightful ode to the sun, capturing its playful essence and nurturing presence. It's a whimsical portrayal of the sun's daily journey, from rising with a warm smile to blushing scarlet at day's end. Your words evoke a sense of gratitude for its life-giving energy while highlighting the need for balance and caution in its embrace. This is acharming reflection on the sun's role in our lives. - Blessings, Daniel

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2024 4:15:00 AM

Your comments shine like the sun and lift my spirits! Thanks Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 3/27/2024 6:30:00 AM

Beautiful personification Jan, best wishes

Jan Allison
Date: 4/1/2024 4:15:00 AM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Peter Dome

Date: 3/26/2024 1:06:00 AM

Haha. Brilliant Jan. Love this. You haven't lost your touch. Love the pic. Well done clever Lady. Pete.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2024 2:48:00 PM

Thanks Peter I don't visit soup much these days, its good to have you back xx:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/22/2024 9:29:00 AM

The warm sun can't come quick enough Jan, bring it on. Good luck in the contest. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2024 2:45:00 PM

Agreed Tom, shame you didnt bring any back from your last holiday lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Kelli White

Date: 3/22/2024 9:06:00 AM

Beautiful I love the sun, Kelli

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2024 2:45:00 PM

I like it less than 20 degrees any hotter and its not for me :-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/22/2024 6:57:00 AM

Precious personification little darlin' Jan. ;) Great entry. GL! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2024 2:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda Alice xx:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/22/2024 2:28:00 AM

Great personification. In Malta, end of March is sunny but still cold. Wait for July and then many people will have to resort to sunblocks.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2024 2:44:00 PM

I imagine they will need more than sunblock with the soaring summer temperatures - I am not a fan of the heat so would never go abroad in summer:-) hope you are keeping well:-) hugs jan xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/21/2024 7:47:00 PM

A lovely personification poem Jan, the sun certainly had his hat on whilst reading that :) Beryl x

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2024 2:43:00 PM

It was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/21/2024 6:11:00 PM

Oh. I like this personification. The cartoon is nice too.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2024 2:43:00 PM

thanks Hilda:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/21/2024 5:14:00 PM

a delightfully 'sunny' poem, Jan. You have brilliantly personified the sun. The last line was great--I'm tired...it's time for bed--creative and clever. Enjoyed your poem this evening. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 3/21/2024 5:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara, I am not on the site much these days but I will write if a contest inspires me:-) this poem was such fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx