Jan Allison Poet Couplet

The Hush of Christmas Past

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Faces bright with anticipation
Awaiting Christmas illumination

Dad turned the switch on at the wall
The Christmas lights twinkled in the hall

The children gasped at the wondrous sight
Smiling faces beamed with rapturous delight

A magical moment for us all to see
Dad switching on the Christmas tree
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Entered into Christmas Tree Contest
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Sam Kauffman May 30, 2021 at 4:01 PM What a wonderful family tradition illuminated in your beautiful shape poem. Nothing like the first lighting of the family Christmas tree! Congrats and high fives! Thanks for taking us back to such happy memories! Hugs***

Christuraj Alex May 30, 2021 at 12:12 PM Fantastic. Congratulations!

Kelly Deschler March 31, 2015 at 2:43 PM I enjoyed your poem once again, Jan. It is a wonderful one! I'm glad it was given recognition this time around. Congrats to you! Jan Allison March 31, 2015 at 4:21 PM Thanks Kelly I love the fact that the shape poem was inspired by Armand's comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper March 25, 2015 at 12:37 PM a 7, :) Blessings dear friend Jan Allison March 25, 2015 at 12:38 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) Hugs jan xx

Emmanuel Brian Oule March 25, 2015 at 10:37 AM this is poem goes to my other name #Emmanuel, well written, Congs I have a Christmas poem too Bryan Emmanuel Brian Oule March 26, 2015 at 5:10 AM So welcome JAN, HUGS TOO, i will always read your works Bryan loves, Jan Allison March 25, 2015 at 10:41 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Bryan:-) Hugs jan xx

Eve Roper February 19, 2015 at 10:51 PM Such a beautiful poem and your creative write of inspiration.7 Blessings dear friend eve Jan Allison February 20, 2015 at 3:33 AM Thanks so much Eve i do appreciate your support:-) Hugs jan xx

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther December 30, 2014 at 4:30 AM Hey Jan. I thought HUSH OF CHRISTMAS PAST WAS ILLUMINATING. Entertaining! Jan Allison December 30, 2014 at 4:54 AM Thanks for the witty comment Val:-) Hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich December 12, 2014 at 4:49 PM I came back here to say that I am sorry this one of yours did not appear on the winners' list. It is simply marvelous. I could just imagine that "hush" as they wait with anticipation for the lights to come on. Hope you are enjoying yourself on your weekend and that we can talk soon. Jan Allison December 14, 2014 at 3:49 AM Your comment means more than being on the list Andrea I do so appreciate you dropping back:-) Hugs Jan x

Ovidiu Bocsa December 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM Apollinaire should be pride to see your poem,as we all are.Best regards and wishes of the seasons,O.B. Jan Allison December 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM Thanks so much Ovidiu:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mama Bear December 9, 2014 at 9:45 AM very unique way to tell the story. Loved it!! May you and your family have the best of the Christmas season now and all year long. Blessings and hugs Edith Jan Allison December 9, 2014 at 10:48 AM Thanks so much Mama Bear - I can't wait to see the back of 2014 it has been my worst year ever: -( Seasons greeting to you and all your lovely family:-) hugs jan xxx

Nudershada Cabanes December 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM Well crafted piece Jan. It created a lovely image. Good Luck in the contest! Hugs, Shada Jan Allison December 7, 2014 at 11:03 AM The creativity is all down to Maurice's idea so he deserves the credit for suggesting it to me - I just did the writing and took his advice:-) hugs jan xxx

Sandra Haight December 3, 2014 at 5:52 PM Hi Jan, how clever! Very cute couplet that tells it like it is for all little kids, all within the Christmas Tree image! Love it! GL in the contest! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison December 3, 2014 at 5:56 PM Thanks Sandra Maurice suggested i make it look like a tree - i am so so proud of the result:-) hugs jan xx

David Meade December 3, 2014 at 8:42 AM "In your light, we see light!" Wonderful Jan Allison December 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM Thank so much for the lovely comment David i posted this then Maurice suggested i make it into a tree form - turned out far better than I ever dreamed:-) Hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler December 3, 2014 at 2:39 AM Always a magical moment when the Christmas lights come on... I love how you've shaped this poem into a tree, Jan! Nice work! Good luck in Mystic's contest! Jan Allison December 3, 2014 at 2:41 AM There is a hush or gasp when the lights go on - its a magical time when the children are young:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 2, 2014 at 10:07 PM Wow lovely write Jan!simple and sweeet! Gl in contest! Jan Allison December 3, 2014 at 1:54 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May December 2, 2014 at 7:10 PM A lovely poem Jan...very creative... Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 7:26 PM Thanks so much Joseph I wanted to do a light hearted write and make myself smile:-) Hugs jan x

Maurice Yvonne December 2, 2014 at 4:59 PM The brilliance is in your poem. I only noticed the shape you had already created. I deserve no credit here. You are the genius Jan. It is a number one winner receiving many favs. Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 5:12 PM Aww Maurice you are too kind if you hadn't pointed it out to me it would never have ended up as brilliant as it has turned out - thank you thank you thank you:-) Hugs Jan xx

Aiyah Torres December 2, 2014 at 3:38 PM wow!! :) what a cute christmas tree poem.. what?!..forget it... it's really outstanding... :) superb write,Jan!! ^_^ Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 3:41 PM Thank you so much Aiyah I wrote the poem and Maurice suggested the Christmas tree form which worked out brilliantly - so I owe the creativity totally to him:-) Hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich December 2, 2014 at 3:21 PM VERY creative, Jan. I think it deserves a high place!!! Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 3:22 PM It's all down to Maurice's brilliant idea of making it look like a tree - I only wrote the words:-) hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith December 2, 2014 at 2:43 PM I love it Jan and the shape is perfect....hugs Tim Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 2:45 PM thanks Tim the creativity is all down to Maurice:-) hugs jan x

Brenda Meier-Hans December 2, 2014 at 2:20 PM Not just your tree shines, your poem shines brightly also Jan. A beautiful tree. 7 Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 2:23 PM Thanks BrendaIi had tragic news at work today and wrote it on my lunch break it has made me smile especially since Maurice suggested making it into a tree form - all credit for the shape is down to his inspiration - i take no credit for it:-) Hugs jan xxx

Phyllis Babcock December 2, 2014 at 2:04 PM love the creative Christmas tree and your poem Jan. love phyl Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 2:05 PM The inspiration for the tree came from Maurice I have him to thank!:-) Hugs jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne December 2, 2014 at 1:45 PM I love this, the poem is brilliant! A Fav! Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 1:47 PM Thank you so much Maurice YOU inspired me thank you so much my friend:-) Hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 2, 2014 at 12:22 PM - Yes, a magical moment for excited children eyes - Great for the contest Jan - I wish you luck - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 12:25 PM Thanks so much Anne Lise:-) Hugs jan xxx