Jan Allison Poet Acrostic

Winter Beauty

Wispy white snowflakes they softly drift down 
Icing the earth with a wintery gown 
Natural beauty where children can play
Toboggans are out on a snowy day
Everywhere glistens in bright sparkling white
Rosy faced children glow with sheer delight 

Biting winds blow so we dress snug and warm
Enormous snowmen begin to take form
Awesome snow angels imprinted in snow
Unique snowflakes dance, they swirl fast and slow
Temperatures plunge; I can’t feel my toes
Yikes! I look like Rudolph; see my red nose!

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Winter acrostic contest
Sponsored by Janice Canerdy 

09 09 17

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Harshita Chaudhary October 7, 2017 at 10:06 AM Nice poem. Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 2:08 PM Thanks Hardishita:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight September 27, 2017 at 8:35 AM Jan, I enjoyed reading your lovely winter Acrostic imaged in perfect meter and rhyme! Well done, and congrats on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison September 27, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thanks you so much for your lovely comment, your praise means a lot to me:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett September 26, 2017 at 9:14 AM Wow Jan, after reading this wonderful acrostic I am actually looking forward to winter, absolutely beautiful, congratulations on your well deserved win. :)) Jan Allison September 26, 2017 at 3:52 PM Thanks so much Roy, i love snow ... but on Christmas cards only!:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France September 26, 2017 at 6:57 AM Jan, CONGRATULATIONS on your win with this awesome winter acoustic!! Jan Allison September 26, 2017 at 3:53 PM Thanks so much Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper September 25, 2017 at 8:26 PM Congratulations on your win,Jan. Hugs Eve ~`* Jan Allison September 26, 2017 at 3:53 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden September 25, 2017 at 8:11 PM Wonderfully charming and so Christmas-sy, Jan, this was very enjoyable and heart-warming. Andrea is right - such a wonderful win for you both - both such amazing poets and enchantingly joyous writes! Blessings and congrats! <3 Jan Allison September 26, 2017 at 3:54 PM You are too kind Greg:-) thank you for boosting my spirits:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich September 25, 2017 at 7:51 PM Utterly delightful, Jan. Wheeee, a great win for us both with this contest. I just glanced down and saw that I had never seen this poem or commented to it before. How did I ever miss it, and that last line about Rudolph was the best! Jan Allison September 26, 2017 at 8:51 AM I couldn't resist the last line being humourous but not everyone appreciates my wit I'm really glad Janice liked it lol:-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet September 25, 2017 at 7:17 PM Jan, this is beautiful, it brings back memories of youth, congratulations on your win...Emile Jan Allison September 25, 2017 at 7:20 PM Many thanks Emile. i used to love the snow when i was younger, but now i am older i just like to see it on Christmas cards!:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May September 25, 2017 at 6:19 PM Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison September 25, 2017 at 6:20 PM Thanks so much Jospeh:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart September 25, 2017 at 5:15 PM Congrats, Jan! Jan Allison September 25, 2017 at 5:21 PM Many thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith September 25, 2017 at 5:11 PM Excellent Jan, congrats :) Jan Allison September 25, 2017 at 5:21 PM Thanks so much Gary:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy September 25, 2017 at 5:09 PM Thank you for entering your GREAT poem in my contest. I was pleased to give it the honor it deserves, Jan. Janice Jan Allison September 25, 2017 at 5:20 PM Janice I have a huge smile thank you so much!:-) hugs Jan xx

Wilfred Aniagyei September 11, 2017 at 1:07 PM Absolute beaut, a typical Jan Allison special..... lovely Jan Allison September 18, 2017 at 4:02 AM thanks so much Wilfred:-) hugs jan xx

Jannie Breedt September 11, 2017 at 7:41 AM Lovely touch especially the final line. Bravo. Hi Jan. Thinking of you. Hugs Jannie Jan Allison September 18, 2017 at 4:03 AM Thanks Jannie ,I couldn't resist a touch of humour lol:-) hugs jan xx

Probir Gupta September 11, 2017 at 5:45 AM Beautiful images, Jan ... Lovely Acrostic ... Thank you for liking my Moonlight Delight ... Jan Allison September 11, 2017 at 5:55 AM Thanks for dropping by Probir:-) hugs jan xx

Pat Adams September 10, 2017 at 7:02 PM I really love this. I'm partial to rhyme anyway but an acrostic and Perfect cadence. Definitely going on my favorites. A winner no matter what! Well done!!! .....Pat Jan Allison September 11, 2017 at 5:54 AM Cheers Pat:-) I don't usually write them with rhyme so it was more of a challenge for me this time:-) I hope Janice likes it:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen September 10, 2017 at 2:05 PM - A really lovely picture of a happy winter day in the snow, Jan - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison September 10, 2017 at 3:27 PM Thanks Anne lise I expect you are used to the snow but I much prefer we don't get it lol:-)

Tim Smith September 10, 2017 at 1:05 PM Love this Jan...I wish we could get snow in warmer weather...a fav Jan Allison September 10, 2017 at 3:26 PM Thanks so much tim:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart September 10, 2017 at 9:28 AM This is so charming. Jan Allison September 10, 2017 at 3:25 PM Aww and so is your comment Dale :-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile September 10, 2017 at 7:52 AM I just love this Jan. It's making me not dread the upcoming cold season!!xxxooo GoodLuck Jan Allison September 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM I'm hoping we don't get snow this year our little Island can grind to a hault:-( hugs Jan xx

Russell Sivey September 9, 2017 at 10:02 PM This is so awesome Jan! I really loved this incredible write this evening! You have surely written a magnificent rendition of what winter months are like...when we enjoy them! I'm so glad that we get all 4 seasons here where I live! I would hate to miss out on all the wintry fun! Great Work my friend!! Jan Allison September 10, 2017 at 3:01 PM I love snow on Christmas cards lol ointment reality it can wreak havoc and a few years ago it was so bad many livestock perished:-( hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues September 9, 2017 at 8:57 PM Very nice, Jan, and what a cute ending! GL in contest! Jan Allison September 10, 2017 at 2:59 PM Thanks kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley September 9, 2017 at 6:35 PM Such a lovely and sparkling write Jan! Just beautiful and so well done. I love the imagery and I love your poem. Good luck in the contest! :) Jan Allison September 10, 2017 at 2:57 PM Thanks so much Susan I am on holiday in Italy we have sun in the say and thunderstorms the last 3 nights. No snow for me I loved it as a child now I prefer to see it on Christmas cards only lol:-) hugs Jan xx