Jan Allison Poet Sijo

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Woodland Wonderland - Visual 6

Spring heralds the dawning of brilliant bluebells carpeting the woods 
Silently they slept until the warm sun rouses them from slumber 
Gently they open their eyes, stretch and bask in nature’s glory 

01~29~15
Contest Glorious Sijo Fields – Andrea Dietrich
How Many Syllables -  Count 16, 16, 15 – total 47
~awarded 5th place~

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Skat A February 15, 2015 at 10:48 PM Jan, Awesome take, Congrats in Andrea's Sijo contest. -- SKAT Jan Allison February 16, 2015 at 1:10 AM Thanks Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper February 15, 2015 at 9:56 PM Congratulations on this beautiful descriptive win dear friend. 7 Blessings Jan Allison February 16, 2015 at 1:09 AM Thanks so much Eve:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 11, 2015 at 1:45 AM Wonderful work Jan,, well that was my fav visual as well but i could not think anything on this,, Congrats on big win! Jan Allison February 11, 2015 at 3:12 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma - it is a beautiful picture - so peaceful and calming:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May February 9, 2015 at 10:42 PM Congrats on a fine win Jan Jan Allison February 10, 2015 at 3:52 AM Thanks so much Joseph:-) Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick February 8, 2015 at 3:14 PM I knew I would come back with congrats..Way to go ..Enjoyed your work..Sara..Your presence at my work is uplifting.. Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 3:20 PM Thanks for taking the time to comment Sara:-) I do appreciate it:-) Hugs jan xx

Frederic Parker February 8, 2015 at 11:09 AM A gentle image you projected...congratulations Jan Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 11:54 AM Thanks so much for your continued support Frederic:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux February 8, 2015 at 8:38 AM Nicely done Jan, congratulations. Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 8:52 AM Thanks so much Richard:-) hugs Jan x

Paul Callus February 8, 2015 at 7:18 AM ...back with deserved congratulations, Jan! Your brilliant bluebells can now bask in glory! hugs // paul Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 8:52 AM Thanks Paul I find this such a delightful restful image that Andrea used to inspire us:-) Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong February 8, 2015 at 5:40 AM I love the photo you chose. Your poem celebrates the beauty of spring in this lovely sijo. Kudos on your win Jan! Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 5:58 AM I adore the lilac blue colour and the image Connie- thanks for the lovely comment:-) Hugs jan xx

Mohan Chutani February 8, 2015 at 4:59 AM Jan, congrats for lovely bluebells brightening up the woods. Mohan Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 5:57 AM Thanks so much Mohan I will read the other winners later:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich February 8, 2015 at 12:56 AM It's so interesting for me to see which picture you chose to depict, Jan. Beautiful descriptive words. Congrats in my contest. Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 5:56 AM Many thanks Andrea so lovely to wake up to a contest win and get the poem of the day today too:-) Hugs Jan xx

C.M. Davidson-Pickett February 5, 2015 at 2:31 PM Such a unique resolution! Beautiful imagery...good luck in the contest...hugs Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 4:43 PM Thanks so much CM for your lovely comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus January 30, 2015 at 12:51 PM You have done amazingly well, Jan, considering this is your first sijo. Both picture and poem compliment each other very well, too. I'm still undecided between two visuals, but I'm feeling too cold to concentrate! hugs // paul Jan Allison January 30, 2015 at 12:55 PM I've discovered it's actually my second one Paul - I am delighted with the way it turned out. I found it difficult to choose from the beautiful images Andrea found to inspire us:-) I will look out for your poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May January 30, 2015 at 12:38 PM Beautiful write Jan...best wishes in the contest Jan Allison January 30, 2015 at 12:44 PM Thanks Joseph I think Andrea has set us a wonderful challenge:-) Hugs Jan xx

Carrie Richards January 30, 2015 at 10:48 AM Softly said, so gentle each line......ahh...just beautiful !! Jan Allison January 30, 2015 at 11:20 AM Thanks so much Carrie. I think it's my first attempt at this form ... I do hope Andrea likes it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux January 30, 2015 at 8:56 AM What a gorgeous poem and picture. Jan Allison January 30, 2015 at 9:52 AM Thank you so much Richard - the pictures Andrea posted are so inspiring it was hard to choose one to write about:-) Hugs Jan xx

Poesy Relish January 30, 2015 at 8:08 AM The picture speaks through your poem... best wishes Jan Allison January 30, 2015 at 9:51 AM Thanks so much Nadiya:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick January 30, 2015 at 7:42 AM Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visits to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..A beautiful picture..Sara Jan Allison January 30, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thank you so much Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis January 30, 2015 at 7:18 AM Mesmerizing awakening! Excellent, dear Jan, another 7 and good luck! Jan Allison January 30, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thanks so much for your continued support Demetrios:-) Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick January 29, 2015 at 7:06 PM SO pretty...I cant decide which picture to choose. You got this one covered...BG Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 7:08 PM The images are all so beautiful Barbara, Andrea will find this one a tough contest to judge:-) Hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet January 29, 2015 at 6:49 PM Wonderful descriptive word choices that open the minds eye to envision your thoughts. Emile. Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 6:50 PM Thanks for the delightful comment Emile:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Lindsay Laurie January 29, 2015 at 6:39 PM G'day Jan... Nicely married lines for that stunning photo Jan. Regards - Lindsay Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 6:41 PM Thanks so much Lindsay - Andrea found some stunning visuals to inspire us:-) Hugs Jan xx

Frederic Parker January 29, 2015 at 5:27 PM nicely done I couldn't think of anything for this visual..glad you did..good luck Shane Cooper January 29, 2015 at 5:35 PM The picture you have used is very beautiful, such a soft violet haze permeating the air. it's beauty compliments your wonderful words . love Shane xxx Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM I find it hard to choose one visual to write for Frederic they are all stunning:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Shane Cooper January 29, 2015 at 5:26 PM Sorry i forgot into favs and a 7 of course. xxx Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 5:26 PM Thanks Shane the pictures for the contest are stunning it is hard to choose just one:-) Hugs jan xx

Shane Cooper January 29, 2015 at 5:25 PM Another beautiful poem Jan. It seems that spring is in the air here at poetrysoup. Good luck in the competition. love Shane xxx Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM :-) hugs Jan xx