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Sunshine Is My Pot of Gold

Clement weather is often just my dream.
I don’t mind wispy white clouds way up high,
or marshmallow ones topped with whipping cream.
Alas, brooding nimbus are drawing nigh,
I yearn for azure skies and one sunbeam!

Raindrops fall, I hear them pitter-patter,
then hail stones bounce upon my brand new car.
I daren’t go outside and watch them batter
my garden, too. Ice storms are so bizarre
and their crashing makes such a loud clatter!

Rain still teems down, it’s been pouring for hours.
Where’s the warm sunshine, and vivid rainbow?
Torn to shreds will be my lovely flowers,
trellis of sweet peas, just starting to grow.
How I loathe these sudden April showers!

Dark clouds start to lift, a rainbow appears.
Sun’s peeking through a minute patch of blue.
Prisms of colour, I’ve so adored for years.
I’ll venture out to get a better view
for such a welcomed sight moves me to tears

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2023

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Kim Merryman Date: 8/1/2023 7:27:00 PM I felt like I was there Great write, Jan! Congrats on your win! blessings, Kim M Login to Reply

Emile Pinet Date: 7/31/2023 2:17:00 PM Congratulations Jan! Your poem earned you a distinguished place in my contest. You should be proud of your placing, there were many good poems submitted, yet your poem rose above them; well done, my friend, Emile. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/31/2023 2:48:00 PM Emile I am so so so proud to be on your winner's list, its only the second time I've attempted this form, thank YOU so much for inspiring me:-) hugs jan xx

Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/11/2023 6:35:00 PM I love it, Jan: You have written a wonderful Sicilian Quintain. You go girlfriend. Good Luck in the contest. SuZ Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/31/2023 2:47:00 PM I'm so sorry I missed replying before Suz this is only my second attempt at this form. I still have so much to learn but I hope folk can see there is more to me than just a poop poet:-) hugs Jan xx

James Edward Lee Sr. Date: 7/7/2023 8:13:00 AM Been a minute since I read your works. This verse is captivating lovely descriptive flavorful words compose a favor for me young lady be blessed this new day thanks for sharing ~James Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:39:00 AM thanks so much James. I did take a long break away from soup but now I'm back for good:-) hugs jan xx

Valsa George Date: 7/4/2023 9:15:00 PM .... "marshmallow clouds topped with whipping cream." I love this. I too like a sunny day. Cloudy and rainy days make my spirits sink low. Lovely poem, Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:39:00 AM yes its no wonder people suffer from SAD syndrome when the weather is dull especially over winter. hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/4/2023 12:44:00 AM Very beautiful scenery after that gloomy weather, nicely done, Jan:) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:38:00 AM thanks so much Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/3/2023 7:53:00 AM Enjoy to the utmost the rainbows and “ I’ll just stay at home and go and phone Ma - no visit, but at least we can natter!” Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:38:00 AM Ive edited the poem and re submitted it - wish I still had mum to visit:-( hugs jan xx

Michael Tor Date: 7/2/2023 3:01:00 PM Such an awesome experience to see this beauty Jan your words are heartfelt and full of beauty. Thank you for sharing... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:37:00 AM thanks Michael for your lovely comment:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin Date: 7/2/2023 5:12:00 AM Jan, a wonderful poem, love the imagery, best of luck in the contest. Hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:37:00 AM thanks so much Tania:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 7/2/2023 4:44:00 AM Oh, so precious. Poetry so worthy and worthwhile. I just love this. God bless you always sweet lady. It's a blessing to read your amazing words. love, Gina Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:37:00 AM I've made a few changes and re submitted it to the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2023 2:51:00 AM - A wonderful poem, Jan (a form I've never tried...looks difficult) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2023 3:36:00 AM its only the second time ive written one Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer Date: 7/1/2023 1:13:00 PM wow! i really admire your ability to tackle these unusual forms and really come up with something pretty amazing, jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/1/2023 3:06:00 PM aww thanks Ilene, I do try new forms if I can xx

Robert Lindley Date: 7/1/2023 1:03:00 PM I fully agree with my friend Lin. You have done this poetry form honor! Very descriptive and a true joy to read. Opening stanza especially struck me as pure gold.. God bless... Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/2/2023 8:25:00 AM Well my friend, your writing is poetry and it means a lot to some of us. We are having that fun with you! God bless. Jan Allison Date: 7/1/2023 3:06:00 PM Thanks Robert, it was a challenge to write for the contest. I will never have your expertise with poetry but I just write and have fun:-)hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 7/1/2023 12:04:00 PM You've done credit to this form, Jan. With the heat and humidity here today, I'd welcome the showers. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/1/2023 12:14:00 PM aww thanks Lin, it's the second time I've written this form. I hope Emile likes it:-) hugs Jan xx