Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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 May 9, 2016 at 2:13 PM A wonderful tribute to your parents Jan.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 17, 2014 at 11:19 AM Lovely emotional write Jan ! Wonderful win congrats! Jan Allison May 17, 2014 at 12:34 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Dr Sharma. Hugs jan x

Carrie Richards May 17, 2014 at 9:34 AM A tender poem of respect and love......lovely poem !! Jan Allison May 17, 2014 at 11:06 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 May 17, 2014 at 4:41 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 May 17, 2014 at 5:58 AM Thanks for the lovely comments Olive. Hugs Jan xxx

Joyce Johnson May 16, 2014 at 8:40 PM A great take on the contest. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce Jan Allison May 17, 2014 at 1:00 AM Thanks Joyce. i didn't know if it fitted the bill but it is written from the heart. Hugs Jan xxx

Skat A May 16, 2014 at 5:14 PM a sweet win, Jan......SKAT Jan Allison May 16, 2014 at 5:15 PM Thanks Skat I was delighted to be placed so highly. Hugs Jan x

Faye Gibson May 16, 2014 at 3:58 PM Beautiful sentiments, Jan. Congratulations. Jan Allison May 16, 2014 at 4:09 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 May 16, 2014 at 12:49 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 May 16, 2014 at 12:51 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 May 11, 2014 at 4:55 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 May 11, 2014 at 5:04 PM Thanks as ever for such lovely comments Deborah. You make me so happy and proud of my works. Hugs Jan xxx

Michael Ward April 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM Hi jan,m What a great piece, it has pathos and reality, and truth Regards. MIKE WARD Jan Allison April 30, 2014 at 11:02 AM Thanks for the lovely comments Michael. Hugs Jan xxx

Donald Williams April 23, 2014 at 7:24 AM Beautiful piece Jan, i just love it. Thank you so much for sharing :) Jan Allison April 23, 2014 at 9:28 AM Thanks Donald for those lovely comments. Hugs Jan x

Toquyen Harrell April 22, 2014 at 8:44 AM Yes! Jan Allison April 22, 2014 at 10:42 AM Thanks for dropping by Toquyen. Hugs Jan x

David William Breidenthal April 22, 2014 at 6:28 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 April 22, 2014 at 6:43 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 April 21, 2014 at 5:37 PM wonderfully sentimental. I really like your entry!!! Jan Allison April 21, 2014 at 5:47 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 April 21, 2014 at 5:29 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 April 21, 2014 at 5:32 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 April 21, 2014 at 5:24 PM very impresive!!! Jan Allison April 21, 2014 at 5:31 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