Jan Allison Poet Free verse

The River of Tears

Wind whistling through the weeping willow tree
Its teary leaves drip silently into the fast flowing river
They float freely dancing in the dappled daylight
Caught in the rustic reeds they plan their escape



10th December 2014

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Line Gauthier September 18, 2017 at 4:19 PM Enjoyed your delightful poem. I have a weakness for weeping willows. Jan Allison September 18, 2017 at 4:21 PM Thanks Line I like them too:-) hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath July 29, 2016 at 11:05 AM Beautiful imagery. Congrats on your beautiful win. A 7. Hugs, Cloudy Poet Jan Allison July 29, 2016 at 2:51 PM Thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A July 28, 2016 at 8:34 PM Hey, Jan, congratulations on your 101 in a row contest win. Luv **SKAT** Jan Allison July 29, 2016 at 7:27 AM Many thanks for dropping by Skat:-) hugs jan xx

Suzanne Delaney July 28, 2016 at 7:07 AM Beautiful images, Jan: I love weeping willows so green and graceful. Congratulations on your placement. Hugs, SuZ Jan Allison July 28, 2016 at 7:11 AM Thanks so much Suz its great to be able to showcase older poems again:-) hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A July 27, 2016 at 9:51 PM Hi Jan, Congratulations on your win. Stop by my latest blog "THE REAL ME." Enjoy your win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Jan Allison July 28, 2016 at 2:47 AM Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Lenny Gazbowski April 2, 2016 at 10:05 AM Enriching write Jan. Jan Allison April 2, 2016 at 11:21 AM Thanks Lenny I like the alliteration and imagery I did in this one:-) hugs jan xx

Nicole Glass July 12, 2015 at 3:42 PM Lovely. Weeping Willows are my favorite tree. They seem to wear their emotions on their sleeves, much like myself! Jan Allison July 13, 2015 at 2:46 AM Thanks for reading one of my older poems - I agree hey are very hauntingly beautiful :-) hugs jan xx

Mazhar Butt June 7, 2015 at 5:21 PM touching couplets...subtle thought Jan Allison June 7, 2015 at 5:22 PM I was very sad when I wrote this poem Mazhar:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter February 13, 2015 at 8:34 PM Jan, Gerard Manley Hopkins would be green with envy. You are remarkable. Jan Allison February 14, 2015 at 5:56 AM I must google him Paul - the only poems I read are on here:-) Hugs Jan xx

Isaiah Zerbst January 22, 2015 at 9:37 AM pretty as a picture from beginning to end. The quick pace is admirable as well, not an idle word but always moving on to the next thing. That is too bad about not getting roses and flowers. I hope you get some someday. Jan Allison January 23, 2015 at 2:46 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Isaiah:-) The original title was cry me a river as I was very sad when I wrote this. Hugs Jan xx

Sharlotte Newan December 22, 2014 at 8:58 PM It written Like I am really there. nice Jan Allison December 23, 2014 at 2:16 AM Thanks so much Sharlotte:-) Hugs jan xx

John Fleming December 18, 2014 at 2:42 AM This is a charming little piece of writing. :) john. Jan Allison December 18, 2014 at 2:53 AM It was originally called 'cry me a river' I was very sad when I wrote it:-( Hugs jan xxx

Alex Roth December 17, 2014 at 4:40 PM This is an excellent example of using the sounds and rhythm of words to evoke meaning. Jan Allison December 17, 2014 at 4:42 PM Thanks Alex I was very sad and emotional when I wrote this - the original title was 'cry me a river' :-) Hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid December 17, 2014 at 3:05 AM really very beautifully penned jan Jan Allison December 17, 2014 at 4:35 AM Thanks Liam I was feeling very sad when I wrote this:-( Hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux December 14, 2014 at 6:40 PM This is a pretty one Jan. Jan Allison December 15, 2014 at 1:14 AM Thanks Richard I was very teary when i wrote it:-( hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman December 14, 2014 at 6:45 AM Wonderfully visionary, a scene i've seen many times on my walk along the river wharfe, Four lines of poetic magic, love this Jan Jan Allison December 14, 2014 at 9:15 AM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Harry I was a bit emotional when I wrote this - guess it is reflected in the poem:-( am fine now though:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders December 14, 2014 at 1:04 AM I love the beautiful imagery and the flow of words with alliteration...my dad's favorite tree. The image touched my heart. Hugs, Rhonda Jan Allison December 14, 2014 at 3:57 AM I was very emotional when I wrote it Rhonda:-( Hugs Jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode December 13, 2014 at 7:29 PM Just as it is,no leaf will be on a tree forever,such is life; a good and well packaged Poem Jan...huggs Jan Allison December 14, 2014 at 3:56 AM Thanks so much Kayod5:-) Hugs Jan xx

Debbie Guzzi December 13, 2014 at 7:11 PM Just lovely. Happy Holy Days Light & Love Jan Allison December 14, 2014 at 3:44 AM I do appreciate your comment Debbie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne December 13, 2014 at 4:20 PM this is lovely, Jan Jan Allison December 14, 2014 at 3:42 AM Thanks so much for dropping by Jack:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne December 13, 2014 at 12:21 PM Lovely! A Fav! Jan Allison December 13, 2014 at 2:24 PM Thanks so much Maurice it is an emotional poem for me:-( Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong December 13, 2014 at 2:52 AM Nature brought to life in this moving and creative piece. Outstanding imagery too. Jan Allison December 13, 2014 at 2:23 PM I'm so pleased you liked it Connie I was emotional when I wrote it:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Arthur Vaso December 12, 2014 at 6:46 PM Jan this poem is magical, A7 all the way, I really loved it! Jan Allison December 13, 2014 at 2:22 PM I'm so pleased you liked it Arthur thanks for the lovely mail:-) Hugs jan xx

Casarah Nance December 12, 2014 at 5:44 PM Wonderful alteration! Beautiful poem, a mix of emotions, well done. Hugs Jan Allison December 13, 2014 at 2:21 PM Thanks so much Cas:-) hugs Jan x

Shadow Hamilton December 12, 2014 at 4:30 PM a delightful image Jan that thrills love it hugs fav +7 Jan Allison December 13, 2014 at 2:20 PM Thanks so much Shadow:-) Hugs Jan x

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