Jan Allison Poet Free verse

Would I Lie To You

My advice to my younger self would be  

DON'T believe what adults tell you...

Santa Claus

The Easter Bunny

The Tooth Fairy

Carrots help you see in the dark...


I rest my case!

Contest: What would you say
Sponsor: Alexis Y
10~31~15

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Etienne Lariviere November 11, 2015 at 3:03 PM haha tres bien Jan Allison November 11, 2015 at 3:08 PM Thank you lol:-) hugs jan xx

Feli Elizab November 9, 2015 at 4:00 PM You mean none of these are true? Ha, I tell my children about all of these. Loved this one! Jan Allison November 9, 2015 at 4:08 PM Shhh I am saying nothing lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 8, 2015 at 10:29 PM Superb win Jan with this awesome write... big congrats! Jan Allison November 9, 2015 at 1:12 AM Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman November 8, 2015 at 10:14 AM Oh Jan, lol. But I still believe, Jan, just not in the way they were explained when I was young. Jan Allison November 8, 2015 at 10:28 AM We all need something to cling on to from our childhood James - guess some people simply never grow up:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane November 8, 2015 at 7:55 AM I loved your humor when I first read this, so I'm glad it placed well. Hugs and congrats, JAN Jan Allison November 8, 2015 at 8:08 AM Thanks Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 7, 2015 at 6:33 PM Congratulations in your win. Jan Allison November 7, 2015 at 6:36 PM Thanks Nayda:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A November 7, 2015 at 4:26 PM Jan, nice win. SKAT Jan Allison November 7, 2015 at 4:43 PM Thanks Skat - hope you got my mail:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars November 7, 2015 at 3:52 PM Congrats on your well deserved win Jan!! Be blessed-LU Jan Allison November 7, 2015 at 3:53 PM Thanks Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin November 5, 2015 at 2:06 PM A very lighthearted and pointed read - most clever, Jan - your case is well stated ... CayCay Jan Allison November 6, 2015 at 3:12 PM Thanks Caycay:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2015 at 6:37 PM Jan, I found an oldie for this contest that was perfect for it. I hope she likes it!!! Can't see a new one of yours. Tomorrow I hope to post my next EASY contest!!! Jan Allison November 4, 2015 at 9:45 AM I have one to post Andrea - may take a break from the site :-( hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 3, 2015 at 1:08 AM Witty and funny Jan!!! =`) hugs! ~Olive Eloisa Jan Allison November 3, 2015 at 3:11 AM Thanks Olive:-)So lovely to see you around:-)hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight November 2, 2015 at 2:58 PM Ha Ha, love this Jan! Makes a lot of sense! Very outside the box! All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison November 2, 2015 at 2:59 PM Just a fun write Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2015 at 3:49 PM oh my, I am jealous. I wish I had thought of this super succinct and clever way to do that contest!! Jan Allison November 1, 2015 at 3:56 PM I am sure you will come up with a cracker Andrea :-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet November 1, 2015 at 1:14 PM This is very good, done with superb yet subtle imagery while the sincerity and simplicity of the words grab you from the start and never let go. Emile. Jan Allison November 1, 2015 at 1:31 PM Thanks as ever for your support Emile:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong November 1, 2015 at 12:55 PM A very clever entry Jan. So true too. Best luck in the contest! Jan Allison November 1, 2015 at 1:30 PM Thanks Connie - just had a bit of fun here:-) hugs jan xx

Angie Thomas November 1, 2015 at 9:38 AM HAHAHAHAHA!!! touche xP Jan Allison November 1, 2015 at 1:29 PM Thanks Angie:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman November 1, 2015 at 4:43 AM Oh dear, love this to bits, the bullshit, we endured growing up, and i still love my carrots! Jan Allison November 1, 2015 at 1:29 PM That made giggle Harry :-) hugs jan xx

Judy Konos October 31, 2015 at 6:06 PM sounds like number won to me......wow Jan Allison October 31, 2015 at 6:12 PM Just a fun write Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus October 31, 2015 at 5:26 PM You have made your point, Jan! Very valid. Court dismissed! Lovely, clean and effective humour. gl in the contest. Hugs // paul Jan Allison October 31, 2015 at 5:27 PM Not sure if it's what Alexis is after but I have to go with my muse:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis October 31, 2015 at 4:00 PM Charming and entertaining! Marvelous for the occasion! Good luck dear Jan! Jan Allison October 31, 2015 at 4:02 PM Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs jan xx

Kevin Leake October 31, 2015 at 2:34 PM Nice houmorous write Jan, Although I still love all those white lies Still a child at heart I guess!!! Best wishes for the contest Kevin Jan Allison October 31, 2015 at 2:54 PM OOOps sorry I spoiled the surprise lol:-) hugs jan xx

Liam Mcdaid October 31, 2015 at 11:25 AM a nose on the snowman smiling carrot excellent pen got a big smile from me dear pal wishing you a lovely weekend Jan Allison October 31, 2015 at 11:54 AM loved your poem my dear friend Liam - I am in Malta having a lovely relaxing time:-) hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez October 31, 2015 at 11:15 AM lol! As always, you come up with your own unique, funny take on contest themes, my friend. Loved it. This will appeal to Alexis' penchant for humor. 7. Best! hugs! Jan Allison October 31, 2015 at 11:53 AM I hope so Kim lol I do try to find a humourous aspect for my poems if I can:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane October 31, 2015 at 10:39 AM lol at you, Jan. I guess if a child figures out parents fibbed about those things at an early age, we'd be in big trouble...but then no Christmas gifts, no Easter candy, no money under the pillow... This is adorable...well wishes for you. Jan Allison October 31, 2015 at 10:42 AM I thought I would go for a fun write Lin I do love to write with humour as much as i can - glad i made you smile:-):-) hugs Jan xx