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At the End of the Rainbow

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Whenever I see a rainbow it always makes me smile I love to admire their natural beauty for many a while What will I find at the end of a rainbow - it won’t be a crock of gold that much I know! I seek neither fame nor tremendous wealth For I am extremely rich, as I possess good health Good health is something that cannot be bought I know from experience, it’s not a lesson that is taught So you won’t see me chasing rainbows to find a pot of gold But I will rejoice at their stunning beauty until I’m very old Contest: What is at the end of your rainbow Sponsor: Eve Roper 01~21~16 Dedicated to the memory of my lovely friend Josie who passed away on 20th January 2016 the logo of her pre-school playgroup was a rainbow

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Ralph Sergi

Date: 2/1/2016 11:26:00 AM

Hi Jan: A beautiful poem and a great tribute to your friend.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2016 11:36:00 AM

Thanks Ralph - they will be holding a memorial service for her in Spring - she was so so well loved I know it will be very well attended:-) hugs Jan xx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/29/2016 11:14:00 AM

Oh yes a winning combination. Rainbows and good health, We cannot beat the simple pleasures. Congrats, SuZ

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 12:07:00 PM

I agree Suzanne:-) hugs Jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 1/27/2016 6:38:00 PM

Lovey write Jan.....being grateful and embracing life makes you shine bright! Congrats on an awesome write and win! Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2016 2:15:00 AM

Thanks so much Cecilia:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/27/2016 9:05:00 AM

Congrats on a great win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2016 1:43:00 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

Date: 1/27/2016 8:23:00 AM

Congratulations again on another great win....

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2016 1:43:00 PM

Thanks so much Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 1/27/2016 5:47:00 AM

Jan, this is a very lovely poem which carries an important message. May you live to enjoy many many more rainbows!:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2016 1:43:00 PM

Thanks Paul I will be thinking of her and the family tomorrow - they will be holding a celebration of her life service in Spring but the funeral is private:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2016 5:48:00 AM

I just realized that this is also a winning entry in Eve's contest...Congratulations!

Skat A

Date: 1/26/2016 11:30:00 PM

Jan,, Congratulations on your end of the rainbow win. Luv ** Skat

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2016 1:42:00 PM

Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/26/2016 10:11:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2016 1:41:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 1/26/2016 5:03:00 PM

Well done congrats good words xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/26/2016 5:47:00 PM

Thanks so much Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 1/26/2016 1:59:00 PM

Jan..." I seek neither fame nor tremendous wealth For I am extremely rich, as I possess good health" I couldn't have said it any better lady. Congrats on your placement in the contest it was lovely and heart warming...*smiles* *hugs* -luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 1/26/2016 2:02:00 PM

My husbands cancer and my fathers death have hit me hard ... I value my health so so much LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman

Date: 1/24/2016 8:40:00 AM

I share your sentiments.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/24/2016 11:59:00 AM

Thanks James:-) I beleive if you have good health you are truly the richest person in the world:-) hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/23/2016 5:50:00 PM

Fine tribute to a natural wonder. In the Jewish religion the rainbow stands for the covenant with God. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2016 6:11:00 PM

oh thanks for that information Matthew - I will always remember that now:-) hugs jan xx

Thomas Martin

Date: 1/22/2016 2:02:00 PM

Wonderful Jan! Common theme done with grace and originality! Good luck in contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2016 2:06:00 PM

Thanks as ever Thomas:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/21/2016 10:45:00 PM

i'm here!.. enjoyed this fascinating rainbow piece, jan. good health is wealth!..huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2016 2:07:00 PM

I agree Nette if you have good health you are the richest person in the world:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/21/2016 8:48:00 PM

I agree, rainbows are beautiful. I especially get a thrill when I see a double rainbow. I have no specific for the definition of poetry, except in a very general way. If it's well written and makes it point(s) clear, then it's good poetry. Thanks for the stop, always appreciated, and sorry to have of your dear friend's passing. /M

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2016 2:06:00 PM

I love seeing double rainbows too Maurice I always smile when I see a rainbow and now I will also remember my lovely friend Josie:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 1/21/2016 7:48:00 PM

Jan, oh this is beautifully penned, such a sweet message and so true, no amount of money in the world can buy good health, and again let me say how sorry I am for the passing of your friend, I wish I could give you a hug, dear heart, you need a hug !

Jan Allison
Date: 1/22/2016 2:05:00 PM

Thanks Broken Wings no nothing can put a price on good health no amount of money can compensate :-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/21/2016 6:37:00 PM

I love this! I love this! Such a positive message and we need that, I am so sorry for the passing of your friend. Hugs. Tears are the rain, smiles are the bows, love brightens the sky where ever it goes.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2016 6:45:00 PM

I have always loved rainbows Cas guess after the rain we get the sun and that brightens our world - it is more than co incidence I wrote this poem last night:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Difford

Date: 1/21/2016 5:42:00 PM

Jan Hi, I am sorry for your loss Jan. The poem was meant to be. All the best for the competition. Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2016 5:47:00 PM

It really was meant to be Kim I wrote it yesterday but on Monday my hubby and I were walking past the old playgroup and the rainbow logo is still in the window - I'll think of Josie every time i see a rainbow now:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 1/21/2016 5:14:00 PM

I'm saddened for you, Jan. You've written very nice couplets in her honor.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2016 5:20:00 PM

Thanks Lin I wrote the poem last night and heard the sad news this afternoon - I will always think of her when I see a rainbow:-) hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 1/21/2016 5:13:00 PM

Good thinking, Jan, and a sweet dedication to your friend. Best wishes in that contest. Soupie... hugs :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2016 5:39:00 PM

I have mailed you Kim and thanks:-) hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez
Date: 1/21/2016 5:32:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear that, Jan. You are a very friendly person, you must miss her so much. A poem by Paul about death gives us comfort in times like these. hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2016 5:19:00 PM

Thanks Kim - hubby and I were walking past the old nursery only on Monday and despite the fact its been closed for many year the rainbow logo is still in the window:-) hugs Jan xx