Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

I Adore Orchids

I’m an orchidaholic and for this there is no cure
In my eyes their delicate flowers are pure perfection
My collection numbers 25, although I cannot be too sure
For when I see a new colour I must add it to my collection!

Delicate shades of pale yellow I love
Subtle shades, different colours and hues
Pastel pink blooms sent from heaven above
I find it extremely difficult to choose!

Some blossoms are pure blocks of colour
I could stare at their beauty for hour upon hour
Blooms so unique; each plant differs from another
I carefully nurture every single leaf and flower

Being an orchid grower is incredible fun
Your world I know it will enhance
I can highly recommend it to anyone
Just buy one of these stunning plants

Original poem called 'I'm an Orchidaholic'  
amended for My favourite flower contest
Sponsored by Rick Parise

5th March 2014

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

1 2

Michelle Smith May 6, 2023 at 4:16 PM Orchids do seem heavenly! :) I hope there will be orchids IN Heaven, too one day, to still enjoy! :D

John Lawless August 17, 2016 at 9:15 AM Congrats on your placement Jan

Beautiful Scars August 15, 2016 at 4:12 PM Jan, I remember you telling me about your collection! Congrats on your placement, a wonderful poem lovely Jan :)-luloo Jan Allison August 15, 2016 at 4:14 PM Thanks LuLoo I have 11 re-flowering at the moment - that is the joy they give me colour all year round

Joseph May August 14, 2016 at 6:51 AM Orchids are beautiful indeed...Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison August 14, 2016 at 9:38 AM Thanks Jospeh:-) I have 11 in flower in my lounge at the moment - I LOVE them:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong August 13, 2016 at 9:41 PM Very lovely Jan. My husband grows orchids and they come in such wonderful colors they really add to a garden. I enjoyed your palm very much. I'm so glad to see it high on the list congratulations my friend! 7 ; ) Jan Allison August 14, 2016 at 9:37 AM Thanks Connie, they must look gorgeous in a garden, unfortunately the climate here would kill them off in seconds but they do make wonderful house plants:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper August 13, 2016 at 9:14 PM Jan, wonderfully written congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Jan Allison August 14, 2016 at 9:36 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. August 13, 2016 at 8:26 PM Hi Jan, Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Jan Allison August 13, 2016 at 8:41 PM Thanks Alexis I have 10 plants in my lounge which are re-flowering and another two ready to burst into colour - how I love these beautiful plants the blooms can last for about 8 months:-) hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos November 11, 2015 at 8:58 AM I also have to confess that I am a "orchidaholic!" I have a few growing at home and also one that is blooming in my office! I just love them! Congratulations on your win, my friend! Pandita Jan Allison November 11, 2015 at 11:24 AM It is an addiction I don't mind Pandita in fact my hubby helps feed my habit lol:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman November 10, 2015 at 3:07 PM Lovely write Jan, left a comment with Silent One, my wife gets one every Valentines Day, usually a Phalaenopsis like the ones in your photos. Jan Allison November 10, 2015 at 3:13 PM All but 3 of mine are Phalaenopsis - the flowers last so much longer on those for me than the Cymbidiums:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A November 10, 2015 at 11:49 AM nice Jan Allison November 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight November 10, 2015 at 8:45 AM Lovely poem about such lovely flowers, Jan. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison November 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs November 9, 2015 at 8:21 PM Colorful and Congrats! :) Jan Allison November 10, 2015 at 1:08 AM Thanks Ed:-) Hugs Jan xx

Edlynn Nau November 9, 2015 at 5:24 PM Congratulations! I grow both orchids and violets! It's been hard to keep things moist for them with dry CA. However, living so close to the Lake has helped. This was a fun read and love the time and care in your write! Jan Allison November 9, 2015 at 5:26 PM Mine are all kept indoors - it is too cold and windy on our little Island for them to survive outdoors:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 9, 2015 at 1:36 PM Congratulations in your win. Jan Allison November 9, 2015 at 1:42 PM Oh thank you Nayda - I have succumbed and now have 22 orchids - I must stop buying them but I see one in a colour I haven't got and it finds its way into my shopping trolley lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Cynthia Jones April 13, 2015 at 2:36 PM Jan, I truly enjoyed reading this my friend. Very colourful. I still can't plant any seeds. There's still a couple of feet of snow in my front yard. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia Jan Allison April 13, 2015 at 2:39 PM Oh no snow here - I've now got 20 orchids -oops I must stop getting them but I can't resist lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Robin Davis April 9, 2014 at 11:02 PM Jan Such a lovely and fun write about flowers. Thank you for the great comment on my Antiques poem. Jan Allison April 10, 2014 at 12:11 AM My pleasure Robin. Hope you are keeping well. Hugs Jan xx

Skat A March 29, 2014 at 4:16 PM JAN, Congratulations, In Giorgio's Impressing contest... Love ~ SKAT ~ Jan Allison March 30, 2014 at 5:56 PM Thanks so much for dropping by Skat hugs Jan xxx

Darren Watson March 28, 2014 at 12:08 AM Brilliant poem Jan and a thoroughly deserved bronze medal place . Jan Allison March 28, 2014 at 1:31 AM Aww thanks Darren - I wasn't expecting to get placed so highly so am delighted. Adore my orchids they have the most exquisite flowers - I bought one for a house warming gift for dear friends here - 4 yrs on it still flowers almost continuously resting only for about 2 months each year - best £5 ever spent! Hugs Jan x

Dr.Ram Mehta March 23, 2014 at 9:20 PM Congratulations on a fine win with this awesome poem, jan Jan Allison March 24, 2014 at 2:05 AM Thank you Dr Mehta I am delighted to get a place. Jan x

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2014 at 3:26 PM I sure do remember this one. NIce seeing it again on this winner list. Congratulations. Jan Allison March 22, 2014 at 6:36 PM Thanks Andrea am delighted with being on the winners list. Hugs Jan :-) :-) xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen March 22, 2014 at 3:07 PM - Jan, congratulations on your fine winning poem in the contest: "February or March 2014 Poem" / / / / Sponsored by: Giorgio A. V. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison March 22, 2014 at 6:35 PM aww thanks Anne lLse - am getting closer to the top - joint 3rd one with this one woohoooooo. Hugs Jan xxxx

Tim Smith March 7, 2014 at 4:06 PM This is great.....Yes I can grow them here...Thanks Tim Jan Allison March 7, 2014 at 4:31 PM fabulous Tim, I hope they give you as much pleasure as you can see they give me. I grow two varieties Phalaenopsis and cymbidium. the flowers on the Phalaenopsis tend to last a lot longer than on the cymbidium but of course mine are grrown indoors not out. Let me know how you get on Jan xxxx

Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 3:14 PM - An ode to the beautiful plant Jan.! - A beautiful poem. - Thank you for inviting me here.- There are more than 18,500 types - and different sizes - orchids in every color of the rainbow and in many different forms..... - " Orchidaholic "....lol. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison March 7, 2014 at 3:32 PM I just love them Anne Lise they are my favourite plant with carnations being my favourite cut flowers. You are always welcome to pop and see me anytime i value your comments Jan xxx Do beware of Blue ones though i got caught out - it was artificially dyed so went back to the store next day!

Chuck Melugin March 7, 2014 at 7:13 AM Jan, I am an orchid fan! Now I am a Jan fan! Beautiful!! Huggs, chuck Jan Allison March 7, 2014 at 7:34 AM Aww wow lovely to hear Chuck. I think I'm an addict now :-) Careful which you buy though I got caught out bought a stunning stunning blue one so vibrant it took my breath away - got it home found out it was dyed - it went straight back to the store the next day. will drop by and have a read of your poems too Jan xxxx

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2014 at 9:20 PM So do they come up every year like roses do. I can understand then why you would love them so. I sure wish I could get roses in every hue. GOOD one. Jan Allison March 7, 2014 at 3:47 AM Many thanks for dropping by Andrea. I can keep an orchid in flower for at least 6 months without stopping. They are truly incredible plants. I can thoroughly recommend the variety called Phalaenopsis i have 11 of this species. Give it a go you wont be disappointed! Jan x

1 2