Jan Allison Biography

Thought I better get round to writing a bit about myself. 

I'm married and live on the Isle of Man 

My poetry journey began in November 2013 after my husband was diagnosed with cancer. The first poem I wrote was called was Splendid Isolation. This was written after we returned to the Isle of Man after his surgery in England. I felt so alone and vulnerable in the accommodation  - all I really needed was someone to talk to face to face and maybe have a hug! I posted a few poems on a friends facebook page - mainly humerous poems . An on-line friend Jenny Brewer saw my poems and kept telling me to join here. It took about 3 weeks of her asking me if i had joined to pluck up the courage to finally post and 'Just Desserts'  was the first poem I posted here - it is based on a true experience! Since then my life has been a whirl.  In Jared Pickett's collaboration I teamed up with Darren Watson and we wrote together collaboratively as JaDazzle United.


I adore penguins - the animals not the biscuits!
Loveeeee tall men with greying hair
I love baking/cooking
I like to potter in the garden - need more time to commit to it but have an aged mother who needs me more than my garden does
Adore most types of music - will give anything a listen
Best ever gig - Knebworth 1986 when 'Queen' headlined

POOP POETRY CONTEST

Blog Posted by Jan Allison: 6/19/2023 2:19:00 AM

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October 19, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Hi Jan, it's time for another poop contest.
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October 19, 2024 at 3:35 PM
LOL John, I will think about it after the book has been finished - we are on batch 6 of the editing, its going really well! hugs jan xx
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June 22, 2023 at 10:16 AM
It's so great to have you back, minus the IVS!
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June 23, 2023 at 10:14 AM
thanks Andrea lol
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June 21, 2023 at 4:28 PM
Hmmm… I think I’ve missed something. ‘No contest details’ on contest entries? Are we to NOT name the contest in our entries? I’ve checked my emails and there’s nothing there. Let us know. Terry
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June 22, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Jan, the date does appear on the poems for the judges to see. It's at top left. I sure never noticed it before when judging contests but someone told me it had been there all along, so why was anybody always asking for dates on our poems? Did nobody notice the dates were already there?
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June 22, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Maybe I meant top right!
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June 21, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Supposedly an e mail went out to everyone - but that obvious isn't the case. So it's No contest details on contests now - Premium members can note them in the poets notes section so if you dont stump up and pay there is no where for you to put them (unless you comment on your own poem) I like to date my poems its like my personal diary - personally i think the rule is as crap as some think my poop poetry is lol!
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June 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM
I've just finished work and have an idea for an entry for the competition. Hopefully I can get it done before the competition fills up and I miss out. Paige x
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June 21, 2023 at 4:25 AM
I can't wait to see your poem Paige, I soup mailed you last night xx hugs Jan xx
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June 19, 2023 at 4:49 PM
The soup has missed the poop, looking forward to the contest Jan… Belle
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June 20, 2023 at 7:42 AM
Thanks Belle, its been so long since I hosted one I need to check out what to do lol:-) hugs jan xx
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June 19, 2023 at 1:38 PM
Jan, sounds like tons of fun, so happy you are back !
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June 19, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Thanks Constance. It's been a long time since I hosted a contest especially a poop one lol:-) hugs jan xx
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June 19, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Looking forward to it Jan. Never thought I look forward to a Bowel Movement, lol...So glad your back, if anyone can bring a smile to the Soupers it is you...
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June 19, 2023 at 1:42 PM
lol Michael:-) hugs jan xx
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June 19, 2023 at 5:52 AM
Yay!
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June 19, 2023 at 6:09 AM
Lol Mo we sure need some humour in our lives and on soup, hugs jan xx
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June 19, 2023 at 4:51 AM
Your return to the Soup is long past overdue, and bathroom humor has been sorely lacking. Jan, you’ll have the backing of many friends and poop on those disgruntled few who find disdain in what you do. Let the limericks flow for your contest and good luck to those who write the best!
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June 19, 2023 at 5:31 AM
Thanks lin it is SO good to be back. I know my theme may not be to everyone's taste but poop poetry runs in my genes lol. I know you will come up with a corker for the contest ! Hugs Jan xx
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June 19, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Jan, I am so excited for your new contest, you bring so much support and humor to PS. So HAPPY you're back, poop poems and all! Hugs
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June 19, 2023 at 5:28 AM
Get your pen ready for action and the words flow Lol Hugs Jan xx
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June 19, 2023 at 3:55 AM
can't wait for IT to hit the fan.....Jan
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June 19, 2023 at 5:27 AM
Lol John xx
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June 19, 2023 at 2:27 AM
Good luck with your contest, Jan ... good to have you back :) - hugs
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June 19, 2023 at 2:39 AM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx

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