Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Why Do I Write Poetry - Updated

Why do I write poetry?
I am sure some people here wonder just why I do! 
For my poems were once described as ‘simple’
And to others they are a pile of old pooh

I have learned so much since I started writing
Now I am flying as free as a bird
Despite the ups and downs in my recent life
My poetic ‘voice’ will still be heard

I started writing just two years ago
Now I realise it was a form of stress relief
Since joining soup I’m like a kid in a candy store
A ‘pick n mix’ of poetry  - I want to learn more and more
I’ve discovered so many new styles, which one do I chose 
Limericks, haiku, rhyme, sonnets 
Fabulous fun footles
Alliteration, Abecedarian
Nonets, cinquain, couplets, to name just a few
I can’t believe there are so many forms me to dip into

Many poems have been written to express my emotions
Some works are happy and some are extremely sad
I have a vivid imagination so fiction writes flow from my pen
I might throw a twist in the ending every now and then
Lots are factual poems of things that have really happened to me
An example of this is my run in with that pudding made of sticky toffee!
I endeavour to try and entertain and amuse
But some writes are penned with anger and frustration …
When I’m about to blow a fuse!

I relish the challenges set by the sponsors
I’m more confident and spreading my wings
I love the site of which I am a member
To students at school the site’s praises I loudly sing

But I don’t like the current undercurrent of bad feeling
Now its no names on the poems you’ll see
I’ve never liked names on the contests
But others will strongly disagree
Let sponsors judge the way they feel
We ALL get high or low placements, but let's not make a big deal
The most important thing is that my poems get read
(But of course I like winning, I’m such a bighead) (joke)

Some say my poems are simple
Others may think they are a load of poop
But let me SHOUT this loud and clear
I won’t be leaving poetry soup!

Contest: Why do you write poetry
Sponsor: Jerry Curtis
12~21~15

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Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 11:53 PM hugs right back

Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2016 at 10:06 PM Jan, A lovely win............LINDA Jan Allison February 1, 2016 at 11:29 AM Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley January 24, 2016 at 1:05 AM Hear hear, Jan, and jolly well done, young lady. Viv x Jan Allison January 24, 2016 at 12:26 PM Young lady - oh how I wish lol:-) hugs Mr Viv xx

Balveen Cheema January 23, 2016 at 6:51 PM Congrats on your awesome placement, Jan! Love.... Jan Allison January 24, 2016 at 12:25 PM Thanks Balveen:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2016 at 6:45 PM way to go, Jan. Wish I could win with this guy! haha. Congrats to you. Jan Allison January 24, 2016 at 12:25 PM Aww good luck to you for next time Andrea - there are sponsors I know I won't place with so I am little more choosy which contests I enter:-( hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi January 23, 2016 at 5:38 PM Hi Jan: A lovely poem and it has been nice meeting you over time. You among others are why I enjoy poetry soup. Jan Allison January 23, 2016 at 5:48 PM Aww thanks for the lovely comment Ralph - if I hadn't taken up writing and joined soup nearly 2 years ago I know I would never have got through the life issues I have been faced with - the support I have had from wonderful people here is so so touching:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A January 23, 2016 at 4:22 PM Jan, a wonderful reason. Luv ~SKAT~ Jan Allison January 23, 2016 at 5:07 PM Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight January 23, 2016 at 10:40 AM Hi Jan, congratulations on your awesome win for your beautifully written poem! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison January 23, 2016 at 12:09 PM Thanks so much Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars January 23, 2016 at 10:24 AM Lovely Jan, congrats on your placement well deserved lady!!! *smiles* -luloo Jan Allison January 23, 2016 at 12:09 PM Thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper January 23, 2016 at 9:10 AM Jan, love your poem ! Congratulations on your win!!!!! Hugs Eve Jan Allison January 23, 2016 at 12:08 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs January 23, 2016 at 8:39 AM Laying it all out on the table and spilling your heart out at the same time, I like that, congrats on your win Jan! Jan Allison January 23, 2016 at 8:44 AM Thanks Ed I had forgotten all about this poem ...as you can see from the ending I was feeling quite demoralised when I wrote it but I will continue to write and will not be deterred:-) hugs Jan xx

Robyn Campbell December 28, 2015 at 12:41 PM I added you to my fav poet list. You are a poet in every sense of the word, Jan. I hope you never leave. And those who say your poems are simple are full of poop. PSHAW on them. xoxo Jan Allison December 28, 2015 at 12:42 PM Thanks Robyn:-) I do try and write with humour - love me or loathe me I will continue to write poems and post them here:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars December 27, 2015 at 12:23 PM Hi lady! I love this so much! So creative and perfect for the contest :) Thanks for the laugh!! -Luloo *Smiles* Jan Allison December 27, 2015 at 12:34 PM Thanks LuLoo:-) I do try and have fun when I write:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich December 25, 2015 at 3:53 PM GREAT attitude, Jan. Why can't others see it this simply?? I just don't get it!!! well done. (I have mine done but it's waiting in the wings with at least three others!!) Jan Allison December 25, 2015 at 4:02 PM Thanks Andrea I have a couple of contests to write for :-) hugs Jan xx

James Fraser December 25, 2015 at 8:05 AM Love this Jan, and you've summed up why you write wonderfully. Wishing you a Merry Christmas ~~ hugs ~~ James xx Jan Allison December 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM Thanks so much James for all your support with my writing and as a lovely time I am so so happy for you and Olive and may 2016 bring you much happiness together:-) hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 25, 2015 at 6:57 AM Jan, fabulous write.. =`) I enjoyed!~Olive Eloisa =`) Jan Allison December 25, 2015 at 9:59 AM Thanks Olive I know 2106 will be so so special to you and James:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso December 23, 2015 at 1:50 AM Your poems are a joy to read, its the cows who poop!!! LOL Jan Allison December 23, 2015 at 2:09 AM LOL gosh I nearly lost my cup of tea over the computer then:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley December 21, 2015 at 11:49 PM Now listen here, poetess ( I could use the latin term 'Poetria', but that sounds like something that needs a poultice putting on it), you are a poet, someone who has the git of poetic thought, imagination, creation and gift of expression. So there. There are some poets who follow classic style and form religiously, and fair play, but none of them have made me laugh. You do. Now shut up and get the kettle on. Viv x Jan Allison December 22, 2015 at 2:00 AM So I have the 'git' lol but my heart has been torn out of the site Mr Viv. I will still write but these changes they are making and imposing are upsetting people and still they will not listen:-( Hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort December 21, 2015 at 5:55 PM Jan, you are such a wonderful writer and so authentic. It is a pleasure to read your work. CIAO!! Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 6:00 PM :-) thanks Duke you are always so kind in your comments I do appreciate all your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne December 21, 2015 at 3:10 PM I love every word you write and there are many poems of yours that no other poet could touch. You are a poet through and through and best of all you have the heart of a poet. Love you, Armand. A Fav! Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 3:27 PM Aww Armand you will never know how much how seeing your comments lift my flagging spirit - soup is not the safe haven it once was:-( hugs Jan xx

Keith Bickerstaffe December 21, 2015 at 2:25 PM ...and nor should you! The Soup needs people just like you who want to learn and to polish their craft. BRAVO for this poem and for just being you! Keith Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 3:52 PM :-) hugs Jan xx Keith Bickerstaffe December 21, 2015 at 3:47 PM Then look to me... I'll keep you cheerful. :) K. Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 2:44 PM I never wrote a poem since my childhood .. then my hubby got cancer and had surgery in 2013 now I have recently posted my 900th poem - my work is far from perfect gee I aspire to be able to write like Andrea and many others who inspire me and support me - BUT I am Jan I have my own style and like me or loathe me I am here to stay. Contests are a fun way to learn but recent changes and new ones if they are forced up on people will spoil the fun element for many:-( I am so so sad keith:-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May December 21, 2015 at 1:51 PM Jan I think the no name rule and the new placement protocol will not stop the favoritism...because the sponsors can easily circumvent the no name rule...Nicely penned ...hugs Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 2:40 PM It is a PR disaster Jospeh!:-( :-( and it is continuing on blogs now:-( hugs jan xx Joseph May December 21, 2015 at 2:31 PM I'm glad you're not leaving Jan, you bring a lot of energy to the site, I am still waiting for TPS to inform us of their decision...They have handled this very poorly.. Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 2:07 PM You have hit the nail on the head - in my next contest I will be googling every poem and then deciding the winners she says tongue in cheek lol:-) My PM won't be renewed by I won't be leaving the site - do they have a new protocol re winners? :-) they still haven't officially told us about the no names just allowed a member to blab it on blogs and social media - that is the nail in the coffin regarding my PM decision!:-) hugs Jan x

John Hamilton December 21, 2015 at 1:23 PM Excellent Jan you are such a trooper, I've never needed a pooper scooper, after reading your work, so like Eileen says ignore the bullies, and enjoy, you are on your way to being an outstanding poet. By the way you might like my recent posting on cancer. Your story was my inspiration. Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 2:09 PM I will drop right by John I'm so glad I inspired you with my acrostic poem - without my husband's cancer I would never have started writing and believe writing poetry on soup and the support I have received from some lovely people all across the world has been a life saver to me :-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian December 21, 2015 at 1:13 PM You go girl....I'll come and clobber you if you ever do think of leaving. This was worded so well, sweetie. I'm so glad you are part of this site. Love ya. Jan Allison December 23, 2015 at 2:10 AM :-) you do make me smile:-) hugs Jan xx Arthur Vaso December 23, 2015 at 1:51 AM Wow she never offered to clobber me! oh wait what the heck am I asking for here!!!! LOL Love you both! Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 2:04 PM My PM won't be renewed Eileen recent events on blogs have caused too much heartache but I will still be writing:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars December 21, 2015 at 12:10 PM YES Jan!! You said it perfectly lovely lady. I am so proud of you and have the utmost respect for you:) I agree totally about winning is not everything, as long as we get to read for growth and share our passion for writing... *smiles* -luloo Beautiful Scars December 21, 2015 at 12:33 PM Yup! :) Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 12:29 PM Exactly LuLoo:-) I write to have fun, to express myself and to entertain others :-) hugs Jan xx

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