Jan Allison Poet Free verse

Transition - For Adult Contest

The day I truly became an adult – oh I remember it like it was yesterday
The moment I gave birth to you my son – my life changed forever
Nothing can prepare you for the responsibly of having a child
Children are helpless, vulnerable and totally dependent on us
Decisions I made then shaped you into the person you are today
Yes, I made mistakes – I am the first to admit it
But parenthood is a steep learning curve for us all
I tried my best to nurture and guide you - as my parents had with me
Hoping that you wouldn't make the same mistakes I have done
Let you make errors and do things for yourself – it’s the way we grow
Now you have spread your wings and have flown the nest
When times get tough I wish I could revert
Step back in time to the halcyon days of my childhood
But the transition has occurred  -  I am no longer a child

04~22~15
Contest:- F J Thomas
The true meaning of being an adult

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Afolabi Muideen April 30, 2015 at 4:50 PM Phenomenal.....some wisdom in your write. good luck. Jan Allison April 30, 2015 at 4:57 PM I didn't place in the contest but I was fully aware in the contest that it probably wouldn't place - I originally didn't submit the poem for the contest as I did not consider it was what FJ was looking for - I am glad I have had such lovely feedback:-) Hugs Jan xx

Thomas Martin April 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM Wonderful, Jan! Jan Allison April 24, 2015 at 11:08 AM Thanks Thomas - i write from the heart on when I consider I became an adult - I dont think it is what FJ is looking for and originally wasn't putting it in the contest - I expect it will another N/A to add to my growing collection lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Daver Austin April 24, 2015 at 9:38 AM You betcha. Trouble is - I have a son who is 62 years old, flew the nest ages ago, but we are still being called on to help with his finances. Unfortunately, he never became an adult. Love, daver Jan Allison April 24, 2015 at 10:48 AM Wow Daver - that is a story I hear so frequently - parents being relied on to help their children with their finances - often when they cannot really afford it themselves but they make the sacrifice:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton April 23, 2015 at 8:20 PM wonderfully wise write Jan love it hugs 7 Jan Allison April 24, 2015 at 2:06 AM Thanks Shadow - I don't think it is what FJ is wanting for the contest but I write from the heart:-) Hugs Jan xx

Faye Gibson April 23, 2015 at 2:02 PM So true, Jan; if we are true parents, our childhood is over when we have a child of our own. Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for all your kind comments; I am slowly getting back into the groove. Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 2:10 PM Thanks Faye - this is when I feel I became an adult but i don't think it is what FJ is after but I simply write from the heart:-) hugs jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 23, 2015 at 8:40 AM The caring side and the lovely heart of yours... ! awesome!//olive eloisa Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 2:08 PM Give it time Olive it is written in the stars for you my friend:-) Hugs jan xxx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 23, 2015 at 8:50 AM I know Jan I perceived it in your lines.. :)! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 23, 2015 at 8:47 AM there's nothing more I want than becoming a full grown woman: mother and wife and be immersed more in my Church ministry.. :)!!! I believe how empowered you are sweet Jan.. :)! hugs!! Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 8:42 AM Thanks Olive I don't anticipate it will place in the contest but I write from the heart :-) Hugs jan xx

Jack Ellison April 23, 2015 at 6:33 AM A deep insight into the difference between men and women! An excellent write... good luck sis! Hugs, Jack xxx Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 8:22 AM Thanks Jack:-) Hugs jan xx

Noel Villarosa April 23, 2015 at 5:20 AM Reading this brought me into a greater awareness of spending time with my son. With a gentleman's heart and a striking beauty with courage a woman possess, herald the end of childhood. Good luck for you in this contest. Thanks. (^_^) Noel. Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 5:23 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Noel - my son benefited so much from me being at home with me - of course it was a two way process I learned from him and it shaped me to become the person i am now:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso April 23, 2015 at 12:27 AM Beautiful, I feel somehow that when I do become an adult, if I do, this in some way prepares me!!! :) Hugs xx Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 2:16 AM Men never grow up lol so you have no worries ... the only difference between men and boys is the cost and size of their toys! Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 22, 2015 at 11:18 PM Jan, if this is not the true meaning of adulthood, I don't know one that is better than this. I really love how you did your theme. GREAT job. SEVEN Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 2:15 AM Thanks Andrea:-) I do appreciate your support:-) Hugs jan xx

Casarah Nance April 22, 2015 at 6:36 PM Bravo. Having a child truly changes the way we run our world. A fabulous write my friend, bravo! Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 6:39 PM Oh thanks so much Cas.. but i dont think this is what FJ is really looking for but purely my take on what being and adult means to ME. What a stunning photo you are a real beauty both behind and in front of the camera:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne April 22, 2015 at 4:27 PM What an amazing write Jan, I hope this does very well in the contest. A Fav! Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 4:36 PM Hi Armand - I don't think it is what FJ wants but I write from the heart and hope:-) love and hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer April 22, 2015 at 3:11 PM great one, jan! this brings back a vivid memory of filling out a form when my son was in nursery school and when it said "mother's name" i filled in MY mother's name! it took me a minute to realize that yes, I was the mother they meant! Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 3:32 PM Thanks so much Ilene - your comment made me smile:-) Hugs jan xx

Tim Smith April 22, 2015 at 2:43 PM That definitely is a big turning point into adulthood...good luck Tim Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 3:31 PM Thanks so much Tim:-) Hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet April 22, 2015 at 2:10 PM I think you have captured the essence of being an adult and eloquently laid it out for our perusal. Emile. #7 Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 3:30 PM Thanks so much Emile I so appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Nandita Das April 22, 2015 at 12:47 PM Don't know how you do this but everything you write is beautiful. I always read it over and over again. A#7. Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 3:29 PM Thanks so much Nandita :-) Your comment has made me smile it is a tough week for me as a friend passed away in his sleep at the weekend and I am finding it hard to come to terms with:-( hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight April 22, 2015 at 10:56 AM Such a wonderful poem, Jan! So well-written and so true, perhaps something that all first-time moms can relate to! Great emotional write perfect for top of the winner's list I am sure. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 3:28 PM I don't think it is what FJ is after Sandra - i actually posted it as not for the contest but was persuaded to change my mind - here's hoping or it will be yet another N/A to add to my growing collection

Anna Hopper April 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM Great write! Something I can surely relate to! I was a late bloomer for maturity. I, too became an adult on the day I gave birth to my son (25 years old). For some reason, it took having a second child for me to take the full plunge into adulthood and maturity at 27. Thank you for sharing! I love a great poem that relates to my life too! God bless! Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 3:27 PM Thanks Anna I do appreciate your comments - this is purely my take on when I became an adult:-) Hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop April 22, 2015 at 8:01 AM An outstandinf post which nails adulthood and responsibilities so well..A favourite!!! Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 8:07 AM I don't think it is what FJ is looking for but it is simply MY take on what adulthood means to ME:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mario De Paz April 22, 2015 at 7:56 AM Nice and true, becoming a mother is a very important way to become an adult Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 8:07 AM It changed my life completely especially my own outlook on life:-) Hugs jan xx

Constance La France April 22, 2015 at 7:10 AM Jan, this is terrific, for sure motherhood will take the child out of a person, such a great responsibility, well done 7 best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poem, Here Kitty, Kitty Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 7:23 AM I don't think this is what FJ is after so I wasn't even going to enter it - congrats on your win - I got an N/A in the humour contest - its time to hang up my pen for good I think:-( Hugs jan xx

Jerry T Curtis April 22, 2015 at 6:14 AM Well written Jan, but still, I think the little kid still lives in all of us, sometimes we should wake them up and have them come out to play----It's a 7 Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 6:35 AM Oh I agree Jerry - the child in me will never go away I hope:-) Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez April 22, 2015 at 5:33 AM Loved this, my friend. I hope you'll change your mind and enter this, but only if you're comfortable, of course. A 7. Hugs! Kim :) Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 6:34 AM I have entered it now Kim but I don't think it is what FJ is looking for but as this is is what being adult means to ME i will go with my heart:-) Hugs jan xx