Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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Writing With Weeping Words

Wistful weeping willow why do you cry,
did you espy your leaves falling from on high?

They can’t cling on when a breeze is around,
see them cartwheel as they float to the ground.

Watch how they are dancing now they are free,
see them waltz as they lose their grip on the tree.

Long leaves spiral down and they land in the stream,
they planned their escape; they’ve achieved their dream

Wistful weeping willow you have no reason to cry;
when the wind blows, wave your leaves a last goodbye.

10-06-17

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Darlene De Beaulieu December 6, 2017 at 7:34 AM I like this weeping willow tree poem. It will be my favourite. have a nice day my friend.

Andrea Dietrich December 3, 2017 at 3:35 PM Truly one of your best, Jan, and I am glad it got the recognition it deserves. Congrats. Jan Allison December 3, 2017 at 3:39 PM Thanks Andrea, I smile when i see that cute picture:-0 hugs jan xx

Bartholomew Williams December 2, 2017 at 3:40 PM Jan, I really like this - nicely done! Your weeping willow (literally) image ties in perfectly, so great job on making that happen! Congratulations on your podium finish! :) Bartholomew Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 4:45 PM Thanks so much for your lovely comment bartholemew:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper December 1, 2017 at 10:49 PM Still a beautiful poem,Jan, .. congratulations on a well deserved win. Hugs Eve ~`* Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 4:44 PM Thanks so much Eve i was delighted to be on the winners list:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta December 1, 2017 at 9:42 PM Congrats JAN to win second time on this wonderful poem. Hugs Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 4:44 PM Thanks so much Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley December 1, 2017 at 2:34 PM An amazing and enthralling write Jan. Love the theme and your whimsical imagery. A poetic delight that shines with your creativity and flair. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 4:44 PM Thanks so much for my your lovely comment Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong December 1, 2017 at 2:19 PM I am so happy to see this score in the top three Jan. Big congratulations! : ) Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 4:43 PM Thanks so much Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 1, 2017 at 12:33 PM Lovely! Congratulations :) xomo! Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 4:43 PM Thanks so much for Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars December 1, 2017 at 4:38 AM oh how I loved this one! I love the picture too, I think that weeping willows represent so much in life. great poem lovely lady :) thank you and congrats :) Jan Allison December 2, 2017 at 4:42 PM Thanks so much for my placement LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith October 10, 2017 at 5:43 AM Congrats Jan, love the poem :) Jan Allison October 10, 2017 at 6:57 AM Thanks Gary:-) hugs jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden October 10, 2017 at 12:15 AM Best wishes and congratulations on your win, Jan ... blessings and keep up the great work, my friend - love this photo! :-) Jan Allison October 10, 2017 at 6:56 AM Thanks Greg i wrote the poem then found the pic:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper October 9, 2017 at 8:17 PM Oh, back to congratulate you on your win :) Jan Allison October 10, 2017 at 6:56 AM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight October 9, 2017 at 2:33 PM Lovely, Jan. I love these trees, and your poem made this one come alive. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison October 9, 2017 at 2:34 PM Thanks Sandra I loved the pic i found too:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France October 9, 2017 at 1:49 PM Jan, a majestic write, isn't there something just magical about a weeping willow tree, congratulations on your win in my contest ! Jan Allison October 9, 2017 at 2:33 PM Thanks so much Constance i loved the theme and the alliteration in the title suited my poem so well:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart October 9, 2017 at 10:54 AM Congrats again, Jan, you're on a roll! Jan Allison October 9, 2017 at 2:34 PM Thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper October 9, 2017 at 12:47 AM Awe, love this gentle write, Jan Hugs Eve ~`* Jan Allison October 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray October 8, 2017 at 2:56 PM Trees like these do take on a personality Jan. Soon your willow will have to leaves to weep with. Jan Allison October 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM Thanks jean:-) hugs jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats October 7, 2017 at 10:53 AM Triple-wowsa! Huglets ~ j Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 2:12 PM John I like getting wowzers they mean as much as GOTD lol:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile October 7, 2017 at 8:11 AM I Love Weeping Willows, Jan thank you for the lovely write, good Luck xxoo Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 8:57 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Mike, they are very beautiful trees and i thoroughly enjoyed writing for this challenge:-) Hugs jan xx

Darren White October 7, 2017 at 3:21 AM You have such a wonderful imagination Jan :) Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:40 AM Thanks Darren:-) I didn't realise I had such a vivid imagination until I started writing:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich October 6, 2017 at 8:40 PM this is a very charming poem, Jan. I really like it. Think I'll FAVE it! (wait till you see what I did for her; I never wrote one so fast!!) Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:43 AM Thanks so much for the lovely comment and fave:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith October 6, 2017 at 3:21 PM Love the poem and the pic Jan, good luck in the contest :) Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:43 AM I found the pic after I wrote the poem and thought they went so well together:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2017 at 2:47 PM - The tree knows what's waiting ... the cold winter is approaching - I cry with the tree, imagine standing naked in the snowstorm - Lovely poem, a great picture, Jan - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:51 AM Thanks Anne Lise I am so happy with the comments I'm getting:-) hugs jan xx

Frederic Parker October 6, 2017 at 1:31 PM Very creative poetry shows your imagination is at full throttle...good luck Jan in the contest Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:52 AM Thanks Frederic i didn't realise what a vivid imagination I had until I started writing:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith October 6, 2017 at 11:06 AM Love the alliteration...sounds like my writes...I don't wish the seasons to change but it is inevitable Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:55 AM I love using alliteration and came up with a slogan for a local church to advertise their monthly lunches - I will be helping out with serving the food :-) hugs jan xx

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