Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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At the End of the Rainbow

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 February 1, 2016 at 11:26 AM Hi Jan: A beautiful poem and a great tribute to your friend. Jan Allison February 1, 2016 at 11:36 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 January 29, 2016 at 11:14 AM Oh yes a winning combination. Rainbows and good health, We cannot beat the simple pleasures. Congrats, SuZ Jan Allison January 29, 2016 at 12:07 PM I agree Suzanne:-) hugs Jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane January 27, 2016 at 6:38 PM Lovey write Jan.....being grateful and embracing life makes you shine bright! Congrats on an awesome write and win! Hugs Jan Allison January 28, 2016 at 2:15 AM Thanks so much Cecilia:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May January 27, 2016 at 9:05 AM Congrats on a great win Jan Jan Allison January 27, 2016 at 1:43 PM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos January 27, 2016 at 8:23 AM Congratulations again on another great win.... Jan Allison January 27, 2016 at 1:43 PM Thanks so much Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus January 27, 2016 at 5:47 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 January 27, 2016 at 1:43 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 January 27, 2016 at 5:48 AM I just realized that this is also a winning entry in Eve's contest...Congratulations!

Skat A January 26, 2016 at 11:30 PM Jan,, Congratulations on your end of the rainbow win. Luv ** Skat Jan Allison January 27, 2016 at 1:42 PM Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper January 26, 2016 at 10:11 PM Jan, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Jan Allison January 27, 2016 at 1:41 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Rycroft January 26, 2016 at 5:03 PM Well done congrats good words xxx Jan Allison January 26, 2016 at 5:47 PM Thanks so much Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars January 26, 2016 at 1:59 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 January 26, 2016 at 2:02 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 January 24, 2016 at 8:40 AM I share your sentiments. Jan Allison January 24, 2016 at 11:59 AM Thanks James:-) I beleive if you have good health you are truly the richest person in the world:-) hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish January 23, 2016 at 5:50 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 January 23, 2016 at 6:11 PM oh thanks for that information Matthew - I will always remember that now:-) hugs jan xx

Thomas Martin January 22, 2016 at 2:02 PM Wonderful Jan! Common theme done with grace and originality! Good luck in contest! Jan Allison January 22, 2016 at 2:06 PM Thanks as ever Thomas:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud January 21, 2016 at 10:45 PM i'm here!.. enjoyed this fascinating rainbow piece, jan. good health is wealth!..huggs Jan Allison January 22, 2016 at 2:07 PM I agree Nette if you have good health you are the richest person in the world:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler January 21, 2016 at 8:48 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 January 22, 2016 at 2:06 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 January 21, 2016 at 7:48 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 January 22, 2016 at 2:05 PM Thanks Broken Wings no nothing can put a price on good health no amount of money can compensate :-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance January 21, 2016 at 6:37 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 January 21, 2016 at 6:45 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 January 21, 2016 at 5:42 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 January 21, 2016 at 5:47 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 January 21, 2016 at 5:14 PM I'm saddened for you, Jan. You've written very nice couplets in her honor. Jan Allison January 21, 2016 at 5:20 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 January 21, 2016 at 5:13 PM Good thinking, Jan, and a sweet dedication to your friend. Best wishes in that contest. Soupie... hugs :-) Jan Allison January 21, 2016 at 5:39 PM I have mailed you Kim and thanks:-) hugs jan xx Kp Nunez January 21, 2016 at 5:32 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 January 21, 2016 at 5:19 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