Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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I Am An Amaryllis

Hippeastrum is my proper Latin name
I am so spectacular I simply put others to shame

From a large bulb my green shoots will grow
I dwarf the other plants I love to be on show

With my elevated position I look down on other plants
They are tiny in comparison and look like little ants

When my tip emerges it contains my superior flower head
My blooms can live for three weeks yet other flowers are dead

I am the king of flowers I can produce three flower stem
My trumpets are enormous, people stand and gaze at them

I have no scent for you to smell when I am flowering
The intensity of my blooms would make it overpowering

Once I've finished blooming I deserve a two-month rest
Then I will re-flower for you and show the world I am the best!

05~04~15

My chosen flower  - Amaryllis meaning pride
Contest:- Picture yourself as a flower – Andrea Dietrich

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Casarah Nance May 10, 2015 at 7:11 AM Wow, this is awesome. I love the knowledge of the flower you've weaved into your write. and the pictures, oh yes you completed the whole package of your poem perfectly, Awesome as always my friend. Hugsxx Jan Allison May 10, 2015 at 7:16 AM Thanks Cas I just wanted to get over the pride message so made the plant seem superior over all the rest - it is not about me at all lol. I would have gone for Orchid but so many know of my love of them so i went for an alternative flower I like :-) Hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A May 9, 2015 at 8:19 PM I love the name Jan, nice flower to be. PD Jan Allison May 10, 2015 at 7:01 AM Thanks Linda they are amazing bulbs and the flowers are stunning:-) Hugs Jan xx

Skat A May 9, 2015 at 6:33 PM Jan. CONGRATULATIONS on the win. :) SKAT Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 6:34 PM Thanks Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman May 9, 2015 at 5:16 PM Jan, your personification of the proud amaryllis is excellent! The pride shines through. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 5:27 PM I'm glad I didn't do poem about me - just about a flower I have at home:-) Hugs jan xx

James Fraser May 9, 2015 at 1:36 PM I'd heard of Hippeastrum, but not Amaryllis Jan. I'm glad I have now for your words have confirmed what a magnificent flower it is. Congratulations on your deserved win in the contest, hugs, James xxx Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 2:32 PM Thanks so much James:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Mohn May 9, 2015 at 12:03 PM Congratulations Jan...a beauty on many levels Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 2:32 PM Thanks for dropping by David:-) Hugs Jan xx

Abdul Malik Mandani May 9, 2015 at 9:28 AM You indeed are the best! Many congrats. Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 2:31 PM Thanks for dropping by Abdul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May May 9, 2015 at 7:28 AM Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 8:50 AM Many thanks Joseph:-) Hugs jan xx

Kash Poet May 9, 2015 at 6:43 AM Lovely couplet here Jan!Congrats on your win! Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 6:56 AM Thanks so much Kash:-) Hugs jan xx

Seren Roberts May 9, 2015 at 6:34 AM well done Jan it is a beautiful flower.....Seren Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 6:55 AM Thanks so much Seren:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2015 at 2:05 AM gosh, I did not even know what it looked like , Jan. What a pretty one you picked. I especially liked the last two couplets of this one. oh, and also the part about the tiny ants. haha. That was cute!!! BIG congrats in my contest. Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 5:14 AM Many thanks Andrea I will drop by the winners list:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 5:26 PM A flower that stands out and presents her credentials with pride. Very good choice! gl in the contest, Jan. Hugs // paul Jan Allison May 6, 2015 at 5:43 PM I would have gone with Orchid Paul but my love for them is well known and I didn't want seem obvious so I went for this one instead - Andrea will have a tough job I have seen some great poems:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper May 5, 2015 at 11:58 PM Jan, a beauty , I love lilies, best of luck and a 7 :~) hugs Jan Allison May 6, 2015 at 1:38 AM I would have gone with my fave flowers orchids but decided against it as I have written a lot about them so went with Amaryllis - my bulb from Christmas is 'resting' again:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May May 5, 2015 at 5:22 PM Great write Jan...best wishes Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 5:24 PM Thanks Joseph I have seen some great poems Andrea will have a tough time judging:-) Hugs Jan xx

Isaiah Zerbst May 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM Nice perspective here. Seems like you just climbed right into a flower's life and started writing! Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 12:28 PM Thanks so much Isaiah I do appreciate your feedback - Andrea wanted personification so I tried to imagine what it would be like to be this showy flower:-) so lovely to see you back here again:-) Hugs Jan xx

Darlene Gifford May 5, 2015 at 9:45 AM No one could have said it better about your chosen flower, Jan. Wonderfully written! A 7 rating. Best to you in the contest. Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 10:21 AM Thanks Darlene I tried to imagine myself as one of these stunning flowers and go with the 'pride' and proud aspect:-) Hugs Jan xx

Nandita Das May 5, 2015 at 8:32 AM Very nice personification. Lovely descriptive poem. Helped me learn so much. Lovely pics. #7 Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 10:19 AM Thanks Nandita I have seen some lovely poems for Andrea's contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez May 5, 2015 at 8:07 AM Very good descriptive write, Jan. Curious for a petite one like you...but the personification for its character is great! Hugs! Kim :) Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 10:18 AM Thanks Kim I tried to go with the 'pride' image that it was big, showy and better than the rest of the flowers:-) Hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie May 4, 2015 at 10:16 PM G'day Jan... a nice description of a flower that stands out in a garden, even amongst rivals. Thank you Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 1:03 AM we don't have them in the garden in the UK usually only see them at Christmas here when the bulbs are popular as Christmas presents:-) Hugs Jan xx

Catherine Labeau May 4, 2015 at 6:10 PM the orchid with three ice cubes will flowers for ever but an amaryllis you win as reading you made me happy great Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 1:01 AM Thanks Catherine - but with my orchid collection i would need to buy a larger freezer for all the ice cubes - will stick with my usual watering system lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Catherine Labeau May 4, 2015 at 5:41 PM love my flowers and you are bold love it the best of all but do not dismiss the poppies or the forget me not the dandelion a good salad before the yellow bloom to ruin a garden Catherine Labeau May 4, 2015 at 6:03 PM the orchid with three ice cubes on your counter will flower for ever I vote for you as you writing exited me thank you and good luck Jan Allison May 4, 2015 at 5:48 PM We could only choose one flower to write about for the contest so this is the one i chose - I would have written about my favourite flower which is the orchid but my love of them is well known on the site and I would prefer to do a different flower for this contest:-) Thanks for your comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith May 4, 2015 at 4:54 PM You picked a beautiful flower Jan...good luck in the contest Tim Jan Allison May 4, 2015 at 5:35 PM Thanks Tim :-) I hope I have mananged make the plant as proud and arrogant as I could:-) Hugs jan xx

James Peranteau May 4, 2015 at 4:43 PM You chose one of the longest lasting and easy to care for flowers I know of dear poet ! If'n I was hosting this contest, you would reseave top honors Jan ! Great ! Have a wonderful week...much love, james James Peranteau May 4, 2015 at 5:14 PM No need to disagree with me dear poet. Read my comment closely; I stated that, it was the longest lasting flower "that I know of". I may love flowers, but I am a botanist of flowers by no means. My neighbor grows them on her property and they are soooo beautiful ! Have a wonderful night Jan ! ..............much love, james James Peranteau May 4, 2015 at 5:14 PM P.s......I do know a variety of flowers though ! *smiles* Jan Allison May 4, 2015 at 4:47 PM I have to disagree with you James lol ... I am an orchidaholic - I have 20 - they bloom continuously for up to 9 months with little intervention from me:-) Thanks for being the first to comment on my poem i do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx