Jan Allison Poet Monorhyme

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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

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

Joseph May November 17, 2020 at 3:41 AM Such a sad write, Congrats on you win Jan Jan Allison November 17, 2020 at 11:39 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper November 16, 2020 at 6:01 PM So heartbreaking, Jan. Congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve Jan Allison November 16, 2020 at 6:25 PM thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

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

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

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

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

Gershon Wolf November 14, 2020 at 5:07 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 Jan Allison November 16, 2020 at 10:20 AM Thanks GW I got a 2nd place, am delighted to be on the list:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt November 13, 2020 at 11:51 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 John Watt November 15, 2020 at 8:02 PM What a thoughtful thing to say, Jan. Thank you, my friend. Jan Allison November 14, 2020 at 3:45 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 November 13, 2020 at 5:49 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 Jan Allison November 14, 2020 at 3:42 PM Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh November 13, 2020 at 4:50 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 Jan Allison November 14, 2020 at 3:42 PM Thanks Regina:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie November 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM Hello Jan … heartbreaking Jan and just shows how precious time can be - really moving Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison November 13, 2020 at 3:08 PM Thanks Lindsay:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta November 13, 2020 at 11:40 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 Jan Allison November 13, 2020 at 1:20 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 November 13, 2020 at 9:12 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! Jan Allison November 13, 2020 at 1:19 PM Thanks Akkina, i prefer to write fun poems but I know Constance likes sad:-) hugs Jan xx

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

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

Darlene De Beaulieu November 12, 2020 at 3:01 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 Darlene De Beaulieu November 13, 2020 at 11:18 AM Hello jan, You are welcome.Hugs.Darlene Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 4:25 PM thanks Darlene:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. November 12, 2020 at 2:53 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 Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 4:25 PM thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer November 12, 2020 at 2:03 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... Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 4:17 PM It is so so sad Ilene:-( hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan November 12, 2020 at 2:02 PM Time and death have their way. How sad to find love, only to loose it so quickly. Best wishes for a win, Jan. Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 4:16 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