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Windchimes

grandma pours me tea
we talk late into the night 
moon covered by clouds

paint peels from windows
as grandpa rocks in his chair
cigar smoke rises

zephyr wind blowing
shells and wood dance in the breeze
I can hear music

wind chimes tinkling
on a sultry summer night
childhood memories




8/28/18

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2018

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Susan Ashley Date: 12/22/2018 7:11:00 PM It was a joy to be captured by the beauty of your nostalgic poem. Such tender and moving emotions expressed wonderfully. Congratulations, Jan, on your excellent win. Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season.. ~Susan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/22/2018 7:20:00 PM Thanks Susan I only wish the memories had been for real:-( hugs Jan xx

Wren Rushing Date: 12/22/2018 4:15:00 PM What a wonderful memory you have penned! Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/22/2018 6:47:00 PM I just wish it had been for real:-( hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier Date: 12/22/2018 3:10:00 PM A beautiful nostalgic gem. Congrats on your well deserved win, Jan. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/22/2018 6:46:00 PM Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Toney Date: 12/22/2018 12:02:00 AM Jan, congrats on your win on Mile 1 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. This haiku series was delightful to read and transported me to my childhood memories :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/22/2018 12:40:00 AM Thanks so much Mark:-) I am delighted to place in your first contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/25/2018 12:52:00 AM Congratulations Jan, on your trophy win. I nearly missed this gem. Tom Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/3/2018 5:49:00 PM Thanks Tom sorry for the delay in replying I have so many comments outstanding!:-( hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi Date: 9/23/2018 12:53:00 PM Objects of your memories you cannot forget. Beautiful nostalgia poem, Ja Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/3/2018 5:48:00 PM Thanks Ralph, I just wish it had been based on real memories:-( hugs Jan xx

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 9/18/2018 10:10:00 PM nicely depicted the image of childhood Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/21/2018 11:36:00 AM Thanks Mahtab I just wsh it had been written from a real life experience:-( hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/18/2018 5:34:00 PM Hello Jan, it is a lovely childhood memory. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/21/2018 11:35:00 AM I only wish it had been for real Darlene:-( hugs Jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 9/18/2018 7:57:00 AM Just like my baby powder memories, this conveyed a tender memory-soothing feel that holds great childhood caress appeal. Beautifully written, Jan. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/18/2018 3:00:00 PM I wish it had been a true poem Caycay:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier Date: 9/8/2018 6:42:00 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Jan. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/8/2018 7:17:00 PM Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/5/2018 3:39:00 PM wonderful imagery, jan... congrats on your high win!...huggs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:54:00 PM Thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 9/2/2018 12:38:00 PM Congrats on yours too! I can picture this, the scene, grandparents, tea, and the breeze bringing the tinkling sound of the chimes. Thank you Jan, for sharing and bringing my memories to mind. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:54:00 PM Glad you can relate for real, its pure fiction for me:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray Date: 9/2/2018 7:08:00 AM Well deserved win Jan of happy memories. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:53:00 PM I only wish they had been true Jean:-) hugs jan xx

Carole Duet Date: 9/1/2018 1:20:00 PM Lovely, lovely poem, Jan. I can hear those chimes as they are somehow in my memory too. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:52:00 PM Thanks Carole:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/31/2018 5:46:00 PM I am so happy you got the trophy for this poem in Brian's contest Jan. It deserved a trophy win. Congratulations my friend! This is going into my faves! : ) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:51:00 PM I'm really delighted thanks so much Connie:-):-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May Date: 8/31/2018 12:58:00 PM Congrats on your win Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:50:00 PM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith Date: 8/31/2018 10:47:00 AM Lovely setting, great win, congratulations Jan... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:50:00 PM Cheers Charlie!:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin Date: 8/30/2018 5:57:00 PM Beautifully written, congratulations on your 1st place win! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:50:00 PM Thanks so much Tania:-) hugs jan xx

Kevin Shaw Date: 8/30/2018 4:01:00 PM Top of the Pops in one of Brian's contests. Deservedly so as well, really good Haiku verses, regards Kevin xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2018 5:46:00 PM Thanks Kevin:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/30/2018 2:37:00 PM - A wonderful winning poems, Jan ... Congratulations! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2018 5:58:00 PM Thanks so much Anne- Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett Date: 8/30/2018 10:46:00 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Jan with your beautifully written haiku. :)) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2018 5:58:00 PM Thanks so much Roy:-) hugs Jan xx

Francis J Grasso Date: 8/30/2018 8:28:00 AM Beautiful, Jan! Congratulations on this top win! ...Fran Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2018 5:57:00 PM Thanks so much Francis:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/30/2018 2:43:00 AM Beautiful memories, Jan, congratulations on your win:) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2018 5:56:00 PM I wish it wasn't fiction Jo:-( hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/30/2018 2:19:00 AM This is beautifil and moving Jan. Congratulations on your deserving first placement! : ) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2018 5:52:00 PM I'm so delighted Connie!!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Anisha Dutta Date: 8/30/2018 1:29:00 AM CONGRATS to win top. Hugs. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/5/2018 5:51:00 PM Thanks so much Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

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