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Writing With Weeping Words

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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 It's the end of the forms series contest Sponsored by Broken Wings Entered into Couplet Contest Sponsored by Laura Loo

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/6/2017 7:34:00 AM

I like this weeping willow tree poem. It will be my favourite. have a nice day my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/3/2017 3:35:00 PM

Truly one of your best, Jan, and I am glad it got the recognition it deserves. Congrats.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2017 3:39:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I smile when i see that cute picture:-0 hugs jan xx

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 12/2/2017 3:40:00 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
Date: 12/2/2017 4:45:00 PM

Thanks so much for your lovely comment bartholemew:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/1/2017 10:49:00 PM

Still a beautiful poem,Jan, .. congratulations on a well deserved win. Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2017 4:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve i was delighted to be on the winners list:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 12/1/2017 9:42:00 PM

Congrats JAN to win second time on this wonderful poem. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2017 4:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/1/2017 2:34:00 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
Date: 12/2/2017 4:44:00 PM

Thanks so much for my your lovely comment Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/1/2017 2:19:00 PM

I am so happy to see this score in the top three Jan. Big congratulations! : )

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2017 4:43:00 PM

Thanks so much Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/1/2017 12:33:00 PM

Lovely! Congratulations :) xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2017 4:43:00 PM

Thanks so much for Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 12/1/2017 4:38:00 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
Date: 12/2/2017 4:42:00 PM

Thanks so much for my placement LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 10/10/2017 5:43:00 AM

Congrats Jan, love the poem :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2017 6:57:00 AM

Thanks Gary:-) hugs jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/10/2017 12:15:00 AM

Best wishes and congratulations on your win, Jan ... blessings and keep up the great work, my friend - love this photo! :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2017 6:56:00 AM

Thanks Greg i wrote the poem then found the pic:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/9/2017 8:17:00 PM

Oh, back to congratulate you on your win :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2017 6:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/9/2017 2:33:00 PM

Lovely, Jan. I love these trees, and your poem made this one come alive. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2017 2:34:00 PM

Thanks Sandra I loved the pic i found too:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 10/9/2017 1:49:00 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
Date: 10/9/2017 2:33:00 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

Date: 10/9/2017 10:54:00 AM

Congrats again, Jan, you're on a roll!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2017 2:34:00 PM

Thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/9/2017 12:47:00 AM

Awe, love this gentle write, Jan Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2017 2:32:00 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 10/8/2017 2:56:00 PM

Trees like these do take on a personality Jan. Soon your willow will have to leaves to weep with.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2017 2:32:00 PM

Thanks jean:-) hugs jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 10/7/2017 10:53:00 AM

Triple-wowsa! Huglets ~ j

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 2:12:00 PM

John I like getting wowzers they mean as much as GOTD lol:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/7/2017 8:11:00 AM

I Love Weeping Willows, Jan thank you for the lovely write, good Luck xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 8:57:00 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

Date: 10/7/2017 3:21:00 AM

You have such a wonderful imagination Jan :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 3:40:00 AM

Thanks Darren:-) I didn't realise I had such a vivid imagination until I started writing:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/6/2017 8:40:00 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
Date: 10/7/2017 3:43:00 AM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment and fave:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 10/6/2017 3:21:00 PM

Love the poem and the pic Jan, good luck in the contest :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 3:43:00 AM

I found the pic after I wrote the poem and thought they went so well together:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/6/2017 2:47:00 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
Date: 10/7/2017 3:51:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise I am so happy with the comments I'm getting:-) hugs jan xx

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/6/2017 1:31:00 PM

Very creative poetry shows your imagination is at full throttle...good luck Jan in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 3:52:00 AM

Thanks Frederic i didn't realise what a vivid imagination I had until I started writing:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 10/6/2017 11:06:00 AM

Love the alliteration...sounds like my writes...I don't wish the seasons to change but it is inevitable

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 3:55:00 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