This Is Me

(Jan… or in some poems Stan) compassionate, loyal, humourous... always uses an extra 'u' Daughter, mother Lover of men with greying hair, plain chocolate, orchids Who feels men shouldn’t dye their greying hair, sweet shops here should be open 24/7 Who fears losing my faculties, my mother's demise, living on my own Who would like to see Pompeii, Easter Island and meet you guys for real Resident of the Isle of Man Allison Jan Allison 12th October 2014 Contest: Bio Poems Sponsor: Regina Riddle ~awarded 1st place~

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Casarah Nance

Date: 10/24/2014 2:44:00 PM

Weehoo! How did I miss this...You are terrific, I sure would love to meet ya in person one day for real too! make sure you put in your bio what a wonderful poet and friend you are too! Hugsxx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2014 2:53:00 PM

aww Cas you are too kind - I don't think this tells you anything more about me than I have already put in my poems lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/23/2014 11:03:00 AM

Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2014 11:05:00 AM

Many thanks Sara:-) hugs jan xxx

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/21/2014 4:48:00 PM

Nice to know what makes you tick, Jan!! Nicely done!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2014 4:50:00 PM

Thanks Carrie:-) Hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/21/2014 4:29:00 AM

- A pleasure to read, superb written Jan my friend :) - Congratulations on your wonderful 1st place in the bio contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2014 7:45:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise it was lovely to share the podium with so many other lovely people:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/20/2014 10:40:00 PM

Wow sweeet Jan! Glad to know more of u my dear friend! Congrats on huge win!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2014 1:13:00 AM

Thanks so much Dr Sharma I have really enjoyed reading the wonderful bio poems and learning more about the amazing people here:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dave Timperley

Date: 10/20/2014 11:12:00 AM

A well deserved 1st Jan. Congrats. God Bless. D.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2014 11:22:00 AM

Many thanks Dave:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/20/2014 9:50:00 AM

Hi Jan, stopping by to say congratulations on your first place too! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2014 10:45:00 AM

I'm delighted to share the podium with so many other lovely people:-) Hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/20/2014 2:58:00 AM

sweet Jan.. :) love knowing you not just here but in real.. :) hugs and thanks much for your continuous visit on my writes.. am sorry i can't as much. :) hugs and hugs.. :) with a kisd on the cheeks.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2014 7:37:00 AM

Was lovely to meet you too Olive:-) Hugs jan xx

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 10/19/2014 7:12:00 PM

Id love to hear more someday about living on the Isle of Man. I adore gray hair on men as well..wonderful Bio. BG

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2014 1:08:00 AM

mmmmmmm me and you both Barbara lol:-) hugs jan. i have done a poem on the Isle of Man xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/19/2014 4:57:00 PM

Back with merited congratulations, Jan. Put my name down for Easter Island, too :)) hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 5:00:00 PM

Oh it would be simply amazing to visit Paul it has fascinated me for many years:-) Hugs jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 10/19/2014 4:43:00 PM

Congrats Jan on the first place....hugs Tim

Tim Smith
Date: 10/19/2014 5:01:00 PM

That is Maurice... He said so in his bio :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 4:59:00 PM

The shy one of course:-) Hugs jan xx

Tim Smith
Date: 10/19/2014 4:55:00 PM

Wonder who ?

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Tim the podium was pretty crowded but we all fitted on somehow:-) BUT one of the musky tears was missing!!!!hugs Jan xxx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/19/2014 3:52:00 PM

congratulations on your win, jan. i didn't know that you lived on the isle of man - very cool!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 3:56:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Ilene - I have lived here since 1996:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/19/2014 3:45:00 PM

Jan,I know I commented on this when it first came out yet it is not here, as yours not on Paul's. I noticed a couple today that were not there and I know I commented on.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 3:55:00 PM

Its very strange Brenda I have read a couple of poems that I know I commented on simply because I remembered things from the bio's - how strange! Thanks for dropping back to comment:-)hugs Jan xxxx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/19/2014 3:30:00 PM

Congrats. om your deserved win sweet Jan.I.wish for chocolate shops to open 24/7:! )

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 3:36:00 PM

Thanks Charmaine - I've had a mail from Darren today I am simply overjoyed! my day has got better and better! Hugs jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/19/2014 3:29:00 PM

Congratulations on your first place win Jan, I love this. So nice to read.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 3:35:00 PM

Thanks Brenda - I have had first contact with Darren after 3 months, a first place on this poem and poem of the week with Andrea - what could be a better way to put a smile on my face:-) hugs Jan xxx

Earl Schumacker

Date: 10/19/2014 2:43:00 PM

Hi Jan. Thank you for sharing. Very interesting. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 2:48:00 PM

Many thanks for the lovely comment Earl:-) hugs Jan xxx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/19/2014 2:40:00 PM

Dear Jan, Gray hair looks so distinguished on men that I often dated older men when I was only 18. Love the chocolates, too. So you are living on an island off the coast of England? Wow, you could easily make that trip to Pompeii. If you go to Easter Island, please take me with you!!! Congratulations on your big win, Jan. Love, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 2:48:00 PM

Many thanks for the congrats and comment Carolyn - yes the Isle of Man is a tiny Island between England and Ireland (population 85,000) Oh Easter Island - one day I will achieve my dream and visit:-) hugs Jan xxxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/19/2014 1:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your first place win.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2014 1:54:00 PM

Wow Maurice thank you so much for the great news - I see we share the podium am delighted :-) Hugs jan xxx

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 10/17/2014 7:40:00 PM

Very creative Jan and I would love to meet you in person soon as well. However, is this the mind of the Soup? Good luck in Gina's contest... Sending a smile, Verlena...

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2014 3:06:00 AM

Thanks Verlena:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/15/2014 5:23:00 PM

this is the best i've read Jan,,Easter Island yes me too.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2014 6:16:00 PM

Oh thank you so much for the lovely comment Harry. I would so love to see Easter Island and those incredible carved stone figures - it is something I have dreamed of doing for a long time - one day i hope this dream really does come true:-) Hugs Jan xxxx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/15/2014 1:39:00 PM

what an excellent bio draws beautiful your picture jan beautifully painted piece

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2014 1:44:00 PM

Thanks Liam - I haven't told you anything I've not written about in poems already now its all condensed into just one small poem lol :-) hugs Jan xxx

Jack Horne

Date: 10/15/2014 1:31:00 PM

lovely to get to know you a little better, Jan. Have been to Pompeii twice and thoroughly recommend it - hope you go there soon, my friend x

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2014 1:39:00 PM

I would love to go one day Jack - earlier this year we saw on a website a direct flight advertised off the Island with a visit to Pompeii - we went to the travel agents to book it ... only to find it was for last year! Hugs Jan xx

J. R. Corbin

Date: 10/15/2014 9:31:00 AM

Ok, Jan. Tell me when and where, lol. ;)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2014 9:54:00 AM

LOl JR I do try and write with humour - I don't think you learn much about me here that I haven't already written about previously:-) hugs jan xxx

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/14/2014 7:44:00 PM

Well, well Jan, so nice to meet you at last! Lol...love your bio here, nice and sweet just like you :) enjoyed it! Great to know more about you thru this form. Good luck in the contest my sweet dear friend! Give you a 7! Hugs! Love and Light! xxx D.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2014 2:18:00 AM

Thanks so much Dorian:-) hugs Jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/14/2014 3:36:00 PM

Jan, I am sorry you are bummed out today and I want you to know what an awesome poet I think you are. Just came to tell you that before I go home from work. I lost time to catch up here today because my mouse would not let me click on the boxes here for about an hour. I have reached Mauricio, so just ignore what i asked you to do for me in an email. Luv ya. Andrea

Jan Allison
Date: 10/15/2014 2:16:00 AM

Ive just sent him a copy but no worries - only just logged on here - thanks for your support and encouragement Andrea. Hugs jan xxx