Antiques

My parents would be horrified if I described them antique With their laughter lines and wrinkles they really are unique They are getting old now but are invaluable and precious to me I dread to think when the day arrives - my parents I will never see I watch the Antiques Roadshow and they give out a valuation How can you put a value on parents – they are my one salvation I am so lucky to still have them, they have had many years on this earth Without the two of them there would never have been my birth So cherish what is precious to you, it may not be worth a lot But look after aged parents they are the only ones you’ve got 21st April 2014 Submitted to Black Eyed Susan’s Antiques Free Poetry Contest

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Lenny Gazbowski

Date: 5/9/2016 2:13:00 PM

A wonderful tribute to your parents Jan.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 5/17/2014 11:19:00 AM

Lovely emotional write Jan ! Wonderful win congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 12:34:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Dr Sharma. Hugs jan x

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/17/2014 9:34:00 AM

A tender poem of respect and love......lovely poem !!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 11:06:00 AM

Thanks Carrie - I will read it to my parents one day - they don't know I write! Hugs Jan xxx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 5/17/2014 4:41:00 AM

HI JAn, heartwarming write.. :) yes i have been away for more than two years from my parents and I wonder how they are now.. :) I talked with them but seems incomparable if Im with them.. :), GBU and regards to your parents.. :) from olive

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 5:58:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comments Olive. Hugs Jan xxx

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/16/2014 8:40:00 PM

A great take on the contest. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 1:00:00 AM

Thanks Joyce. i didn't know if it fitted the bill but it is written from the heart. Hugs Jan xxx

Skat A

Date: 5/16/2014 5:14:00 PM

a sweet win, Jan......SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 5:15:00 PM

Thanks Skat I was delighted to be placed so highly. Hugs Jan x

Faye Gibson

Date: 5/16/2014 3:58:00 PM

Beautiful sentiments, Jan. Congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 4:09:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Faye. i was so pleased to be placed in the contest my elderly parents mean the world to me. Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/16/2014 12:49:00 PM

Good for you Jan!! A fitting tribute to parents. Once gone they will be missed. Now is the time to show them affection and love. // congrats on a deserved win. // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 12:51:00 PM

Thanks Paul I was so delighted to be placed with this - I wasn't sure it actually fitted in with the category 'antiques' but it was my interpretation of the theme and am so amazed to get such a high placement. Hugs as ever my friend. Jan xxxx

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/11/2014 4:55:00 PM

Hi my dear friend, Very proud to read this georgously touching write. This is just precious to read and I thank you for sharing this with us here. Peace, Deborah

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 5:04:00 PM

Thanks as ever for such lovely comments Deborah. You make me so happy and proud of my works. Hugs Jan xxx

Michael Ward

Date: 4/30/2014 10:52:00 AM

Hi jan,m What a great piece, it has pathos and reality, and truth Regards. MIKE WARD

Jan Allison
Date: 4/30/2014 11:02:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comments Michael. Hugs Jan xxx

Donald Williams

Date: 4/23/2014 7:24:00 AM

Beautiful piece Jan, i just love it. Thank you so much for sharing :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/23/2014 9:28:00 AM

Thanks Donald for those lovely comments. Hugs Jan x

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 4/22/2014 8:44:00 AM

Yes!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2014 10:42:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Toquyen. Hugs Jan x

J.W. Earnings

Date: 4/22/2014 6:28:00 AM

This poem is a classic. Love it. I love my parents. They are somewhat antique and unique. This was clever and delightful to read. Thanks for posting it. It's been a pleasure. -DWB

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2014 6:43:00 AM

Oh David your comments have made my day. My parents could nearly be classed as antiques in my eyes but they are so precious and I am truly blessed to have them both. Hugs Jan x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2014 5:37:00 PM

wonderfully sentimental. I really like your entry!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 5:47:00 PM

Oh thank you so much Andrea - I don't know if this fits the bill of the Antiques contest but it just seemed appropriate and I quickly wrote it tonight. Hugs Jan xx

Milton Toran

Date: 4/21/2014 5:29:00 PM

So true! Both my parents are gone. My father passed away last March and my mother's been deceased for nearly 19 years. A powerful message, nicely written! Milt

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 5:32:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Milton and for your lovely words - not sure they would be classed as 'antiques' but they are so precious. hugs Jan x

Gitlan George

Date: 4/21/2014 5:24:00 PM

very impresive!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 5:31:00 PM

Thank you for dropping by Gitlan - not sure if it was what the contest was about but they are precious antiques to me! Hugs Jan x