Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Within His Heart

Sam gently strokes each page of their wedding album
Such happy memories frozen in time in those sepia photographs 
They were young and in love with their whole lives ahead of them …

Silent tears start to 


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Her memory lives on forever, within his heart.

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Jean Murray November 18, 2016 at 3:22 AM Beautiful as always Jan. Well done.

Constance La France November 17, 2016 at 7:15 PM Jan congratulations on your win in the contest with this excellent write , it should be first place in my opinion. Jan Allison November 18, 2016 at 2:30 AM aww Constance that is so so sweet of you:-) I am just grateful to be on the list and for the poem to be more widely read:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus November 17, 2016 at 1:15 PM Loss, sadness, emotion and a lasting memory are the ingredients that make this a winning entry, Jan. Congratulations on your very fine win. Hugs // paul Jan Allison November 17, 2016 at 1:17 PM Thanks Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper November 17, 2016 at 10:17 AM Very touching, Jan, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve Jan Allison November 17, 2016 at 10:35 AM Thanks so much Eve Hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel November 16, 2016 at 11:12 PM This is so sad, yet a beautiful touching piece, Jan:) congratulations:) Jan Allison November 17, 2016 at 3:13 AM Thanks Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Larry Bradfield November 16, 2016 at 9:36 PM Great work, Jan!! Touching!!..Larry Jan Allison November 17, 2016 at 3:13 AM Thanks Larry:-) hugs jan xx

David Bose November 16, 2016 at 8:05 PM Thanks, Jan, a beautiful picture you've given me, making me think of my father and wonder about my future. Nice. Dave Jan Allison November 17, 2016 at 3:13 AM Thanks David - it's something that happen's to us all at some point in our life:-( hugs Jan xx

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 20, 2016 at 4:44 PM A sad but beautiful poem, Jan. This is the rarely spoken truth about love. Love is two people ... one will depart from this life before the other, leaving the living w/sepia tinged memories. Lovely write. Stay blessed. Much love to you, dear. Jan Allison October 20, 2016 at 5:05 PM Thanks Freddie:-) It is a very sad scenario and sadly one will be left just with memories:-( hugs Jan xx

Stephen Pennell October 16, 2016 at 3:32 AM draws a picture jan, but very sad Jan Allison October 16, 2016 at 4:11 PM Thanks Stephen:-) I hope Flo likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May October 14, 2016 at 7:13 PM Sad ending to this nicely penned write Jan...best wishes Jan Allison October 14, 2016 at 7:14 PM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe October 14, 2016 at 11:36 AM Sad and but beautiful Jan - well captured and written All the best in the contest Mark Jan Allison October 14, 2016 at 12:26 PM Thanks so much Mark:-) hugs Jan xx

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper October 14, 2016 at 5:23 AM Tough when two hearts in love are suddenly separated by the end. You have the memories, but it's never quite the same. Nice poem Jan! Good luck in the contest! MC Jan Allison October 14, 2016 at 7:19 AM So true MC:-) thanks for dropping by;-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis October 14, 2016 at 4:56 AM Sad but full of glorious beauty dear, Jan! Good luck! Jan Allison October 14, 2016 at 7:18 AM Thanks so much Demetrios:-) Hugs jan xx

Darren White October 14, 2016 at 12:11 AM Jan, this is simply beautiful... Good luck in the contest <3 Darren White November 17, 2016 at 12:22 AM Coming back with congratulations :) Jan Allison October 14, 2016 at 12:12 AM Happy morning Darren:-) thanks for dropping by:-) hugs Jan xxx

Kim Rodrigues October 13, 2016 at 10:14 PM Heartfelt! Nice, Jan! Kim Rodrigues November 16, 2016 at 9:34 PM Congrats! Kim Rodrigues November 16, 2016 at 9:34 PM Congrats! Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 11:33 PM Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance October 13, 2016 at 9:46 PM death is the hardest thing to live after, the grief is sad yet rewarding that a love that old and strong held so much meaning. it seems unappreciated nowadays but a love forever love, brings smiles in through the pain. hugsx Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 11:32 PM It can be very sad for those left behind Cas:-( hugs Janxx

Andrea Dietrich October 13, 2016 at 8:04 PM I bet she will love this. I can never seem to do one that moves her. well done, Jan Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 11:31 PM I hope Flo likes it Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Ronald Kent October 13, 2016 at 4:57 PM Great write, Love will always find a way. Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 5:01 PM Thanks Ronald:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer October 13, 2016 at 4:49 PM very touching, jan! great picture, too...(relatives?) Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 4:54 PM Thanks Ilene - no the pic is just off the internet :-) hugs Jan xx

Carol B. October 13, 2016 at 4:29 PM Leaves a lump in my throat. Great poem!! Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 4:34 PM :-) thanks for the lovely comment Carol:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner October 13, 2016 at 3:58 PM The loss of a life partner is a never ending grief. You have captured the feeling well, Jan. Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 4:00 PM Thanks so much DT:-) I hope Flo likes my poem - I was going to add a few more lines but hubby said less is more and I have to agree the poem is fine as it is:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud October 13, 2016 at 1:41 PM wrenching and beautifully expressed, jan..love the format too..huggs Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 2:48 PM Thanks Nette I do hope Flo likes it too:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop October 13, 2016 at 1:36 PM I can feel.this Jan..Indeed the loss brings unbearable pain..It brings void and hollowness...that cant be replaced by anyone else..Heartwrenching write. Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 2:51 PM It is a very simple poem but such an emotional write - I could have added a few more lines but my hubby said less is more for this poem and I am so pleased i left it as it is:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. October 13, 2016 at 1:18 PM Hi Jan, This is a sad hearbreaking piece. You capurted a moment " frozen "in time very well. It should do well.I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven:-)Alexis Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 2:52 PM Thanks Alexis:-) I hope Flo likes it too:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith October 13, 2016 at 12:51 PM So sad Jan when one partner goes before the other Jan Allison October 13, 2016 at 12:54 PM It is so sad Tim:-( I hope Flo likes my take on the theme:-) hugs Jan xx