Jan Allison Poet Couplet

These Are the Days of My Life

I recall fond memories of happy childhood days 
When life was so much simpler in oh so many ways

As children we played outdoors and had so much fun
No tempting computer games, just pure fresh air and sun!

We’d make a wish as we blew on fluffy dandelion clocks
and build enormous sandcastles in my yellow sandbox 

I can’t believe how fast each day is whizzing by
As a child they went slowly, as I age how they fly!

I’m now approaching the autumn years of life
blessed to be a mother and a beloved wife

My son is just amazing - he’s simply the best
But my house feels empty since he flew the nest

Some days aren’t easy, they can be very challenging 
But on reflection, I wouldn’t change a single thing

I know my days are limited, who knows when life will end
I’ll make the most of every one, on that you can depend

Days Contest Sponsored By Daniel Turner
Poem Inspired by ‘These are the days of our life’ By Queen

6/4/18

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Aniruddha Pathak July 17, 2021 at 6:10 AM Beautiful indeed, and I understand it won as well

Line Gauthier January 16, 2021 at 12:10 PM Beautiful, Jan. Congrats on your win.

Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:31 AM I missed this gem Jan ... fantastic Jan Allison July 1, 2018 at 8:47 AM Thanks Tim I do appreciate your lovely comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Faraz Ajmal July 1, 2018 at 7:14 AM Such a lovely poem this is, and I really like the message in it, this moment we are alive, God knows whether we will breathe our next breath or not, life is too short to be spend in worries, enjoy it to its fullest, once its gone, it is not goin to come back, and the best thing is that in order to enjoy, we don't need money, even a small moment can be made into happiness, good luck and have a really nice day Jan Allison July 1, 2018 at 8:47 AM Thanks Faraz:-) hugs jan xx

Silviu Craciunas June 29, 2018 at 2:03 AM http://poesis.unaux.com/ A new literary magazine awaits you! The Poesis Literary Magazine seeks poetry for the 2018 first issue. Poesis - http://poesis.unaux.com/ - is an independent, international, free-access literary journal. We are an online journal, exclusively. We accept texts that have already been published, but please specify where they were first published. We publish quarterly, and we accept submissions year-round. We attempt to respond to submissions within twelve weeks. Good luck! Jan Allison June 29, 2018 at 2:27 AM good luck with your venture

Susan Gentry June 18, 2018 at 10:22 PM This is my life in every way almost. I so enjoyed this. Well-written and thought out. A fave. Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:31 AM Thanks so much Susan I'm delighted you liked it well enough to make a favourite:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy June 13, 2018 at 3:44 PM I enjoyed your WINNING poem, Jan! Janice Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:30 AM Thanks so much Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Natasha Turner June 13, 2018 at 3:38 PM Congrats to you too :) Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:27 AM Thanks so much Natasha:-) hugs Jan xx

Suzanne Delaney June 12, 2018 at 5:42 AM Congrats Jan: I can relate so much to your poem as many would. Well done on your placement in Dan’s Days Contest. SuZ Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:27 AM I think many can relate to parts of the poem, the final couplet is one we can all relate too... and we have to make the best use of the time we have:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper June 11, 2018 at 8:44 PM Back with congratulations on your well deserved win.. Hugs Eve Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:26 AM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands June 11, 2018 at 5:40 PM Congratulations for your win Jan! :) Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:25 AM Thanks so much Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile June 11, 2018 at 1:43 PM Congrats on your great placement with this wonderful write xxoo Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:23 AM Thanks so much Mike:-) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman June 11, 2018 at 1:31 PM Way to go, Jan!!! Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:22 AM Thanks so much Curtis:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner June 11, 2018 at 1:07 PM Congratulations Jan on your placement in my contest. Your last couplet was the perfect ending to this wonderful poem:) Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:22 AM My hubbies cancer was a turning point in our lives DT:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper June 6, 2018 at 2:56 AM Nicely done. Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:21 AM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley June 5, 2018 at 1:43 AM Amen to that, Jan, I wouldn't change a single thing either. Apart from my finances, underpants, hairstyle, big toenails, annoying toilet habits..... x Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:21 AM ha ha ha Mr Viv:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley June 4, 2018 at 10:39 PM Oh Jan, just beautiful recollections of your youth and the simple and pure joys they held.. and it's funny how time flies when you're an adult.. A great and heartfelt write. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 3:20 AM Thanks so much Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Warren Doll June 4, 2018 at 4:23 PM WOW, Jan. What a wonderful poem. You have captured every single aspect of being young and gradually aging. Time really does fly and eventually we all reach the end game. Just enjoy each day to the fullest. This is going into my favorites-Warren:) Jan Allison June 13, 2018 at 3:50 PM Thanks so much Warren, my hubbies cancer was a wake up call for us and we definitely aim to enjoy every day we have left:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham June 4, 2018 at 3:58 PM A beautiful reflection of your life Jan, oh those carefree days, and you are right as we get older they sure fly by. Good luck. Tom. Jan Allison June 13, 2018 at 3:49 PM Thanks so much Tom, I can;t believe how the years fly by:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane June 4, 2018 at 1:09 PM Childhood days when life was carefree and none of us wondered what was yet to be. You did a splendid job of expressing your life. Live long and prosper, Jan. ;-) Lin Lane June 4, 2018 at 1:25 PM It's a good thing to be a child at heart. Jan Allison June 4, 2018 at 1:18 PM Yes the innocence of childhood before the realities of adulthood take center stage in our lives. A few years back hubby and I went to the kiddies play park and went on the swings etc - oh it was wonderful I recommend it to everyone :-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen June 4, 2018 at 12:43 PM - My childhood was like your ... without a worry .... "just pure fresh air and sun" ... and the rest, you know :))) - Lovely choice of music :) - A wonderful poem, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs / / Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison June 4, 2018 at 1:07 PM Yes our halcyon days were definitely our childhood ones Anne-Lise then reality hits and we know what life is really like and it's not always plain sailing but we get through:-) hugs jan xx

Arturo Michael June 4, 2018 at 11:38 AM Lovely in every way...Wonderful write...All the best Jan Jan Allison June 4, 2018 at 1:09 PM The best gig I ever went to Arturo ... and i've seen many greats acts :-) Clapton, Bowie, Elton John, Stevie Wonder to name just a few:-) hugs Jan xx Arturo Michael June 4, 2018 at 12:30 PM Lucky you...I never had the chance to see them...probably the greatest rockers of all times... Jan Allison June 4, 2018 at 11:41 AM Thanks Arturo, the song is very poignant in so many ways. I was lucky enough to win tickets to see Queen's last gig before Freddie was ill, it was held in Knebworth Park in the UK:-) hugs jan xx