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When Time Runs Out

"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
                                   Phyllis McGinley, Writer,  1905 - 1978



Devastating news, it can’t be denied
terminal cancer… time’s not on our side
you whisper to me, please be my bride

In hospice you accept strong pain relief
we know that our union will be brief
both all too aware  ‘time is a thief’

Staff organise for us to wed,
my dress isn’t white, its vivid red -
we exchange rings as you lay in bed

We wed in such sad circumstance
sip champagne, but there’s no first dance
nor honeymoon in Paris, France

I hold you close as you slip away ...
we were only married for half a day,
my broken heart is here to stay 


Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired - Poetry Contest


Sponsored by Constance La France

11/12/20

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2020

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Sara Kendrick Date: 11/19/2020 2:15:00 PM Emotive and expressive winner. Congrats on your win. I hope not a real life event but just a write. Sara Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/19/2020 3:24:00 PM I've read about it in magazines, its so sad:-( hugs jan xx

Joseph May Date: 11/17/2020 3:41:00 AM Such a sad write, Congrats on you win Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/17/2020 11:39:00 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 11/16/2020 6:01:00 PM So heartbreaking, Jan. Congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2020 6:25:00 PM thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 11/16/2020 11:07:00 AM A beautiful poem Jan ,so sad and yet such a meaningful message. Hugs and blessings my friend. Jennifer. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2020 11:09:00 AM Thanks my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 11/15/2020 11:59:00 PM Hi Jan, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write- Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2020 10:22:00 AM Thanks Alexis I am pleased to be on the list:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/15/2020 5:40:00 AM This one hurt to read but was beautiful at the same time. Congrats on your win. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2020 10:21:00 AM Thanks Rick, I prefer humour but do dig deep for Constance's contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France Date: 11/15/2020 2:12:00 AM Jan, congratulations on your win in my Quote Inspired Contest with this wonderful poem _Constance Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2020 10:20:00 AM Thanks Constance, I am delighted to be on the list:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/14/2020 5:07:00 PM Gee, this is good. I think that you have won the contest with this poignant write, Jan. If were the judge anyway... Peace, Gershon Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2020 10:20:00 AM Thanks GW I got a 2nd place, am delighted to be on the list:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt Date: 11/13/2020 11:51:00 PM This hits close to home. I had a friend who died before her 20th birthday from cancer. She'd lived without one of her legs for most of her teen years. She married her boyfriend not long before she went to the next world, bless her heart. Your words are so deep and emotional, Jan. You write with such compassion and you don't shy away from any subject, I just love that about you. Hugs ~ John Login to Reply John Watt Date: 11/15/2020 8:02:00 PM What a thoughtful thing to say, Jan. Thank you, my friend. Jan Allison Date: 11/14/2020 3:45:00 PM Oh John that is so incredibly sad, my muse has been on the serious form recently. i wish i could make your comments into my favourites you certainly boost my spirits and that's what i love about YOU:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Lawrence Date: 11/13/2020 5:49:00 PM Jan, Amazing, sad and poignant. I feel as if I was standing by the hospital bed ..witnessing. What a gift to wed for even half a day if the heart is full and at peace and connected to its beloved. thank you Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/14/2020 3:42:00 PM Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 11/13/2020 4:50:00 PM WOW. This is a incredible write, Jan. You've brought the poem to life with such vivid and horrific emotional angst. God bless you with a win my friend Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/14/2020 3:42:00 PM Thanks Regina:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie Date: 11/13/2020 3:00:00 PM Hello Jan … heartbreaking Jan and just shows how precious time can be - really moving Jan - Lindsay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/13/2020 3:08:00 PM Thanks Lindsay:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 11/13/2020 11:40:00 AM Despite the history books, living in Queen Victoria's England was no bed of roses for the working class as many could only afford to marry on one's deathbed. But today, that is no longer an option because the funeral is unaffordable! Another great write, Jan! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/13/2020 1:20:00 PM Thanks Rico, i have a few limericks to post but my muse is in serious mode at the moment!:-) hugs jan xx

Akkina Downing Date: 11/13/2020 9:12:00 AM OMG, I’m literally crying. Heartbreaking love... this remind me of that movie, The fault in our stars... so beautifully sad, Jan. A winner for me! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/13/2020 1:19:00 PM Thanks Akkina, i prefer to write fun poems but I know Constance likes sad:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/13/2020 1:51:00 AM - A heartbreaking poem, Jan - Time can really be a cruel thief - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/13/2020 2:46:00 AM thanks my friend, have a lovely weekend :-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar Date: 11/13/2020 1:07:00 AM This is quite sad. Knowing you love fun poems I admire this poem which such change in style. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/13/2020 2:45:00 AM Thanks Victor I prefer humour but do try and write sad themes for Constance's contests:-0 hugs jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/12/2020 3:01:00 PM Hello Jan this is so sad. At least they had a wedding. A wedding that was very short. I am atill teary eye reading this poem. Hugs Darlene Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/13/2020 11:18:00 AM Hello jan, You are welcome.Hugs.Darlene Jan Allison Date: 11/12/2020 4:25:00 PM thanks Darlene:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 11/12/2020 2:53:00 PM Hi Jan, You’ve penned such a sad and heartfelt story. You captured what the “quote’s” meaning in a profound way. It was evident in your well written write how “ Time” is a thief that can’t be banished. Their union didn’t even last a day. Good content and rhymes. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest- Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/12/2020 4:25:00 PM thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer Date: 11/12/2020 2:03:00 PM great poem, jan! i've read about couples in this situation and it always breaks my heart. i guess it is better to have loved and lost but still, it's so so sad... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/12/2020 4:17:00 PM It is so so sad Ilene:-( hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan Date: 11/12/2020 2:02:00 PM Time and death have their way. How sad to find love, only to loose it so quickly. Best wishes for a win, Jan. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/12/2020 4:16:00 PM thanks Jenna, a lady I used to work with was with her partner for 50 years... then he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and they got married in hospice her in May and a few days later he passed away, that inspired the poem:-) hugs jan xx