Carnations

A simple pleasure in my life, I don’t wish for very much more Seeing these wonderful blooms when I open my living room door They brighten up my world, their rainbow colours so gay and bright Staring at their perfect petals when unfurled is a pure delight Some have a delicate aroma and fill the room with scent Crimson, peach, or purple flowers to me they are heaven sent No flowers at my funeral, they are no use to me when I’m dead I’d prefer their beauty in my living room or in a flower bed Jan Allison 13th June 2014

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Robin Davis

Date: 7/7/2014 8:32:00 AM

Jan Such a wonderfully written poem filled with so much imagery and description, I could see and smell these beautiful flowers. thank you for the nice comment on my Toys And Steam poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/7/2014 8:34:00 AM

Thanks Robin for the lovely comment. Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/15/2014 4:01:00 PM

OOh I so do love carnations, I would give you a million just to make you smile, Been missing you on today :( c u soon i hope ... hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2014 1:00:00 AM

Aww Thanks Casarah. I am planning to take 2 days a week off - if i can bear too lol. Will drop by your and your and Tim's pages and catch up soon :-) Hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Vera Duggan

Date: 6/13/2014 7:12:00 PM

Oh so lovely Jan, I do love carnations, beautifully written as usual, take care my dear............Vera............

Jan Allison
Date: 6/14/2014 2:21:00 AM

thanks Vera I have some stunning purple ones and red ones in my lounge at the moment they lift my heart when i walk in the room. Hus Jan xxx

Susan Palli

Date: 6/13/2014 3:33:00 PM

Excellent! God is a master artist don't you think? Love the write and style

Jan Allison
Date: 6/13/2014 3:38:00 PM

yes I think I agree with you Susan and thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs Jan xxx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 6/13/2014 9:42:00 AM

Hi Jan: A beautiful poetic depiction of a beautiful flower!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/13/2014 10:06:00 AM

Thank you so much Ralph - I love carnations and the fact they give me pleasure for many weeks. I also have orchid plants - 19 at last count - they are stunning too and give many many months of colour. Hugs Jan xxx