Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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The Journey Into Writing Begins

Monday 25th November 2013  - a date ingrained in my brain forever
This was the start of a trip of a lifetime for me, a voyage of discovery
For it was on this day I wrote my very first poem 'Splendid Isolation'
I look back on my words but I wouldn’t change a single one
How I wish my husband had never got cancer and needed surgery, 
but then my journey into writing would never have started.
I have had my ups and downs
Good times and bad 
now my trusty pen is forever by my side
A constant companion - with me every step of the way
I have learned so much, not only about writing,
but about me…
I have an inner strength I never knew existed
Creativity that has lain dormant for many years like a volcano 
Now words flow from my pen and erupt onto the page
Writing poetry is a journey I never want to end  

Contest: The Journey Begins
Sponsor Matt Caliri

Entered into The day that changed my life forever in a positive way
Sponsored by Cindi Rockwell
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James Inman November 19, 2015 at 7:33 AM Speechless, Jan, thank you for the beautiful moment. Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 11:36 AM Without my husband's cancer I would NEVER have started writing - I didn't place in the contest with this poem - thank goodness for 'trashed' lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie November 16, 2015 at 5:57 PM Hello Jan... with just two years under your belt you do a darn good job Jan, and jotting down your thoughts for us all to read has been a pleasurable experience - thank you Jan; keep it up - Lindsay Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 6:03 PM Thanks so much Lindsay - tomorrow I am doing a talk to our 6th form creative writing students about my poetry journey I hope that I can inspire them as much as I have been inspired by so many wonderful people on the site:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos November 16, 2015 at 3:11 PM A beautiful heartfelt write.... Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 3:16 PM Thansk Judy:-) I'm doing a talk at school tomorrow on creative writing - I will be reading this out and taking lots of my poems which I have printed out - hope my story inspires them:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin November 15, 2015 at 10:58 AM I just learned so much about you. You turned to writing as therapy during a scary and confusing time - mayhap you never felt such need until your husband was ill. I've always wondered how you discovered you 'could' without knowing before that you 'should', and this makes perfect sense. Your pen is joy to many people, including me ... CayCay Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 11:16 AM Aww thanks CayCay. I'd not written a poem since I was at school then when Bob was having his surgery I penned 'Splendid Isolation' and the rest as they say is history lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer November 14, 2015 at 7:50 PM i hope it never ends, either, jan - it's a joy to read your work! Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 7:52 PM Aww thank you for your lovely comment Ilene. I can't believe how far I have come in just 20 months on soup:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis November 14, 2015 at 3:45 PM An ancient Greek saying was this:" There is no bad thing that doesn't contain something good within it" " Ouden Kakon, amiges kalou" Happy for you that your path have found. Hope your muse will never leave your side, dear Jan! Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 3:49 PM My muse does desert me from time to time Demetrios and then soup takes a back seat but I never dreamed my husband's cancer would bring me such joy:-) hugs Jan xx

Eric Boddie November 14, 2015 at 2:31 PM all that flows from the pen....is the wisdom from within....many times it is unknown until we see it on the page....all the great writers have left themselves amazed....that certain creations manifest as they do....creativity unleashed on the inspirations we are mused through....;) Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 2:37 PM My husband's cancer unleashed a creativity that had been hidden for many many years - I am now making up for lost time:-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet November 14, 2015 at 10:47 AM Bravo Jan, well said! Your poem has captured the spirit of “poetry" with words that awaken the creative soul that dwells in the hearts of most people, which through neglect has been allowed to remain dormant far too long. Emile. Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 11:07 AM It simply was the right time for my creativity to be unleashed Emile - having never written a poem since my schooldays it really is an amazing journey I am on:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Bateman November 14, 2015 at 9:07 AM Hello Jan, Your poetry is always a distinct pleasure to read with your serious moments, humor, and fun. I agree with absolutely with your final verse: "Writing poetry is a journey I never want to end." I believe all of us as Poets can fully relate to those moving words. I agree with Silent One about the evil of cancer. It killed my father in the USA in 1975, and I'm a survivor of it since 2010 when I received my initial diagnosis. (I guess this means I understand.) A (7)!! Best Wishes, Gary Gary Bateman November 14, 2015 at 9:24 AM Jan, I understand. "Writing" for me is a glorious and powerful medicine. (Keeping our brains active, helps to keep our spirits focused and on a positive track.) At least this is my take. Best Weekend Wishes, Gary Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 9:12 AM Thanks Gary:-) I never would have believed my husband's cancer would have such a positive effect on my life but by golly I know I would never have got through the trauma of the last couple of years without it:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen November 14, 2015 at 8:55 AM - "Writing poetry is a journey I never want to end" .... a pleasure follow you on your journey, dear Jan :) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 9:04 AM I hope to be writing for many years to come Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx