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Why I Picked Up My Pen - 'splendid Isolation'

My husband’s cancer, a life changing event... I turned to poetry


Contest: How My First Poem Was Born
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10/04/20

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Christopher Flaherty

October 16, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Laughter is the best medicine Jan Better than any chemotherapy And your poetry is filled with humour And what better way to fight cancer than sticks 2 fingers up at it and say do your worst At least i'll die laughing not with you but in your face And i'll always have the last laugh

Christopher Flaherty

October 18, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Funny isn't it how Jan the poems we write we like ourselves never seem to get read when other scribblings doo. I wrote a poem called Lulaby please would you read it if you get the chance please i think you may actually appreciate it i hope

JC Brul

October 11, 2020 at 12:11 AM

This is a very heart-piercing piece with just few words.! My eyes got welled-up upon reading this. Congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich

October 8, 2020 at 5:28 PM

So significant, Jan!! REally good job here. My cancer only inspired myself to write poetry about it! congrats !!

Paula Goldsmith

October 8, 2020 at 10:10 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and picture. So true. It covers many at one time. Enjoy your win and day........

Line Gauthier

October 8, 2020 at 9:55 AM

I can so relate, Jan. Lovely ~

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 8, 2020 at 5:31 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera

October 8, 2020 at 4:17 AM

Congratulations, Jan, on your Top Win for this great write!!

Matt Coffelt

October 7, 2020 at 2:25 AM

Jan I’ve been a long time fan and I love this piece of work. I’m in the minor league but I could use your input on some of my love poems. I’m trying but I just can’t stop writing about love Thanks

Jennifer Proxenos

October 6, 2020 at 8:45 AM

My father and my husband both had cancer. my dad stayed with us, it is a life changing event - very sad to see them slip, but thank God there are survivors, my father passed on but my husband beat it.. We were blessed. I have been writing poetry, but off and on since I was 14 but was persuaded to join a poetry site, and I found poetry soup, I am very thankful, and that is when I started writing a lot of poems. Hugs and blessings Jan. Jennifer

Caren Krutsinger

October 5, 2020 at 8:12 PM

When you get cancer, it is the WHOLE family like when you get a marriage or a new baby, only more like when you get a pandemic but just in your own family.

Jan Allison

October 6, 2020 at 5:49 AM

thanks for your understanding Caren:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt

October 5, 2020 at 7:50 PM

I despise cancer, it has brought so much agony. Yet from the scare your family endured, you have admirably found a positive outlet that not only offers you expression, but brings joy to so many. Not happy you had to endure that dark season, but very happy with the outcome. Glad you wrote and shared this powerful little piece. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison

October 6, 2020 at 5:49 AM

I wrote the poem when i was all alone, I felt vulnerable and scared in the accommodation, all I needed was someone to talk to, give me a hug. I had no support from my family as my father forbade me to tell mum ... and as for my sister the least said about her the better:-( hugs jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 5, 2020 at 1:06 PM

Allison, i am glad you turned this into poetry. You will get through this. Hugs Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 6, 2020 at 11:19 AM

Hello Allison, Allison I am glad that you do not dwell on it. Yes it is best to get on with life. You are in my prayers. I hope this treatment will help him. Hugs Darlene. xx

Jan Allison

October 5, 2020 at 3:26 PM

My hubby is monitored every 2 months now, we are aware it will return and he may need intervention next yr, but we dont dwell on it just get on with life:-)hugs jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 5, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Hello Allison, whe someone in the family has cancer the whole family suffers. I am glad that you wrote this poem. My sister had lung cancer, she is doing better now. You must keep yourself busy at al times. Take care. Praying helps. I will say a prayer for you my friend. God Bless.

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 6, 2020 at 11:21 AM

Hello Allison, yes it has been difficult but we got through this. She is doing very well. Thank you. Hugs Darlene xx

Jan Allison

October 5, 2020 at 3:25 PM

i am glad your sister is doing well, i know how difficult it has been for you and the family:-) hugs jan xx