Jan Allison Poet Monorhyme

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Time To Go Out On the Piste

The temperature dropped by six degrees, 
snow now carpets the ground and tall fir trees.
I adore wintry days such as these,
and dash to the shed with my bunch of keys
then ferret around and find my old skis.

I hurry inside out of the chill breeze
then dress in my waterproof dungarees -
if I fall over they may save my knees!
My friends live nearby, they're from overseas
they’re superb skiers I’ve seen their expertise.

They have a sweet dog he’s a Pekingese – 
he can’t come here as he’s covered in fleas,
and my allergy to dogs makes me sneeze!

We meet at the ski slope, I feel at ease;
on climbing to the top I start to wheeze -
my friends laugh at me, they are such a tease!

Monorhyme Contest
Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton

02~12~17

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William Kelii Kekaula August 20, 2021 at 8:58 PM Time reinvents a part that one ventured and another part left to ponder. Blessings, JAN, for sharing your time-earned talents, Aloha!

Sandra Haight April 23, 2017 at 10:14 AM Very cute poem, Jan, with excellent monorhyme! Congrats on your well-deserved First Place Trophy win in Shadow's contest! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 23, 2017 at 2:06 PM Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Martin April 12, 2017 at 8:43 AM Love the humour Jan, especially in the title! Congratulations on your win! :-) Jan Allison April 12, 2017 at 10:36 AM I do love to play with the titles I think they are as important as the actual body of the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton March 16, 2017 at 8:56 AM Great mono rhyme Jan, the humour kind of gave me a hint this was you, nice win! Jan Allison April 12, 2017 at 10:35 AM Thanks John I guess I do give myself away with my humourous style:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White February 21, 2017 at 10:16 PM LOL Jan, and that silly picture :D Such a well-deserved win! Jan Allison February 22, 2017 at 4:33 AM Thanks Darren:-) hugs Jan xx

Carole Duet February 20, 2017 at 5:20 PM Congrats Jan. Lively and entertaining poem. Jan Allison February 20, 2017 at 5:23 PM Thanks Carole I was delighted to place so well:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe February 19, 2017 at 3:47 PM Back with congrats on your win, Jan. Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 3:48 PM Thanks Agnes I am delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton February 19, 2017 at 3:29 PM Great monorhyme no wonder it's a winner! Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 3:40 PM aww thanks John I am delighted Shadow liked it so much:-) hugs Jan xx

Paulette Calasibetta February 19, 2017 at 10:42 AM Super! Well done!!! Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 1:51 PM Thanks Paulettte:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues February 18, 2017 at 9:06 PM I'm back to congratulate! Not surprised at all that you are number 1! Nice job, Jan! Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 1:51 PM I'm really please Kim it has made my day:-) hugs Jan xx

Sushma A. Singh February 18, 2017 at 8:03 PM This was very light n lovely! Loved reading it! Congrats on your trophy win, Jan!! Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 1:50 PM Thanks Sushma i am delighted Shadow liked my poem so much:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi February 18, 2017 at 6:56 PM Great write. Congratulations on your trophy win. Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 1:51 PM Thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 5:58 PM Awesome write, Jan, congratulations on your win e congratulations on POTD was unexpected Hugs Eve Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 1:50 PM Thanks Eve I am so glad you got POTD too:-) hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton February 18, 2017 at 4:43 PM superb Jan congrats on 1st place hugs Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 1:48 PM Thanks so much delighted I am delighted with my trophy win:-) Thanks for the inspiration Shadow:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray February 13, 2017 at 12:25 PM So well done Jan. And so full of your clever wit. A winner for sure! Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 2:49 PM I hope Shadow likes it Jean:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May February 13, 2017 at 9:20 AM A lovely monorhyme Jan..best wishes Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 11:46 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats February 13, 2017 at 9:20 AM I hadda look up "piste" and was surprised it had nothing to do with "poo" ;-) Thanks for the chuckles! ~ j Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 11:47 AM Ha ha ha that made me giggle John! I can manage the odd poem without mentioning the poem word lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux February 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM Perfect and most entertaining to read. Shall I congratulate you in advance?? A sure winner in my books. Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 11:49 AM Awd thanks Richard I'm amazed at how I have taken to writing and have learned so much in 3 years:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe February 13, 2017 at 6:59 AM I enjoyed your monorhyme with my morning coffee- light and fun. Sorry I have not been keeping up with poetry these last few weeks, too distracted - so i guess I missed some good ones. best luck in the contest, Jan. Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 8:37 AM It's lovely to see you back Agnes i know you have been struggling recently and the dull weather does nothing to raise our spirits either:-( hugs jan xx

Chris Green February 13, 2017 at 6:25 AM A nice fun poem to start the day Jan. I hadn't heard the term "dungarees" in a very long time. Nice word choice there. This should do well in the contest. Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 8:39 AM I hope Shadow likes it Chris:-) I love the challenges the sponsors set for us and had fun with this poem:-) hugs jan xx

Supraja Kannan February 13, 2017 at 1:16 AM Love this fun write... Great rhymes and flow... A big 7... It reads like a winner Jan... Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 8:43 AM Thanks Supraja:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior February 12, 2017 at 11:04 PM Your such a tease Jan...best of luck...loved it!...god bless...^WW^ Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 8:44 AM Thanks ^WW^ i had fun here:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues February 12, 2017 at 8:26 PM I can sense a win, Jan 7777777! Well at least one! 7 that is! Jan Allison February 13, 2017 at 8:45 AM I write and hope the sponsor likes it I rarely enter the premiere ones at all Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman February 12, 2017 at 7:42 PM Great fun monorhyme for the contest Jan; enjoyed very much! G/L in the contest~hugs che xx Jan Allison February 12, 2017 at 7:46 PM Thanks Cheryl I enjoyed the challenge Shadow set for us:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich February 12, 2017 at 6:28 PM LOVE how you did yours, Jan. Better than mine. Gotta get it up soon!! Jan Allison February 12, 2017 at 6:40 PM I can't believe that Andrea your writing is awesome!:-) hugs jan xx

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