Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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If I Were Rich

If money was no object I wonder where I’d go
I’d love to visit friends who have just moved to Orlando

I could buy a wonderful mansion packed full of treasure
With servants to wait on me, so I could enjoy my leisure 

But to move away from everything I know doesn’t appeal to me
Money doesn’t buy you happiness  - well not from what I can see

So in reality I would not move away from my little house
I’d give my fortune to charity and live like a church mouse

When I leave this mortal coil I could look down from my home in the clouds
See that others have benefited, for there are no pockets in shrouds

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If You Were Rich 
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 17, 2015 at 4:52 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning work Jan! Loved the message dere!! Jan Allison November 17, 2015 at 11:40 AM Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode November 16, 2015 at 12:29 PM A good message you preached,congrats on the win Jan...hugs Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 12:37 PM Thanks Kayod5:-) hugs jan xx

Balveen Cheema November 16, 2015 at 12:20 PM Congrats Jan! A gracious ending! Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 12:23 PM Thanks so much Balveen:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A November 16, 2015 at 12:25 AM Jan, congrats... SKAT

Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2015 at 9:30 PM Nicely done Jan, congratulations. Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM Thanks Richard:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper November 15, 2015 at 8:32 PM Congratulations on your win! So perfect! Hugs Eve Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars November 15, 2015 at 8:21 PM Congrats on your win Jan!! *smiles*-LU Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM Thanks Laura:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. November 15, 2015 at 2:14 PM Jan, congrats on your win:-) Alexis Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 2:25 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter October 22, 2015 at 9:02 PM This poem could be subtitled "Putting Things in Perspective." As is your custom, Jan, you write the truth and you do so with eloquence. Jan Allison October 23, 2015 at 4:37 AM we were never particularly materialistic Paul but my hubby's cancer makes you focus on what is REALLY important in life and it certainly isn't having lots of money:-) hope you are well:-) hugs jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 22, 2015 at 5:30 AM Jan, that white soul you have so endearing.. =`) I will do such as well.. =`) Id rather be remembered and be rich of how I touch other lives rather than being rich... ~Olive Eloisa Jan Allison October 22, 2015 at 6:37 AM Definitely Olive - I appreciate everything I have in life - my husbands cancer journey and that of my dad changes your perspective as to what really is important in life and having loads of money doesn't guarantee happiness:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 22, 2015 at 4:48 AM - You are rich, dear Jan ........ your heart is worth gold :) - Good luck in contest ! - I wish you a lovely day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison October 22, 2015 at 4:52 AM Thanks Anne Lise :-) you have a great day too - the sun is shining ... later I am having my hair cut and paying for mums to be done for her birthday:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis October 22, 2015 at 4:07 AM The true riches lie within and the one who realizes it happy may be! Wonderful message that can reach the hearts of those who understand, Excellent and a seven, dear Jan! Jan Allison October 22, 2015 at 4:16 AM WE have never been particularly materialistic Demetrios but the last few years of my life make you value what is truly important and it is not material wealth:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong October 22, 2015 at 2:39 AM You have the right mindset Jan. There is much wisdom in your words. Good luck in the contest. Jan Allison October 22, 2015 at 4:09 AM Thanks Connie - when life issues hit it changes your perspective on life and its sure not all down to wealth - we can be rich without having money - I have my health I treasure that :-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud October 22, 2015 at 1:52 AM how endearing is this, jan... lovely work!. huggs Jan Allison October 22, 2015 at 2:00 AM Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich October 21, 2015 at 9:12 PM wow you did a great job with this one. So she has a new contest, huh?? Jan Allison October 22, 2015 at 1:59 AM yes if you were rich where would you live and why:-) hugs Jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane October 21, 2015 at 6:47 PM Jan, you have a beautiful heart. Happiness only come from within and you showed that here in this lovely write. Hugs Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 7:09 PM my world has changed dramatically in the last 2 years Cecilia and I value the important things in life and it is definitely not material things:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Godwin October 21, 2015 at 6:14 PM Last line is perfect closure, Jan. Your poem is a very enjoyable, well-written entry. Love ya ... CayCay Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 7:07 PM the last line is so true - you can't take it with you when you got:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. October 21, 2015 at 5:22 PM Jan, I agee with your well written piece:-) Alexis 7 Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 7:06 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith October 21, 2015 at 4:13 PM You are already rich Jan. Look around, you are surrounded by treasures. Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 7:06 PM I am truly blessed Tim:-) hugs jan xx

Anna Hopper October 21, 2015 at 2:06 PM Sweet! I would love to be able to help charities and the house of God. I must say, though, I would definitely keep a portion for myself though. :) Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 7:06 PM I would have enough to live on Anna lol but having lots of money just buys you time and it doesn't always bring you happiness in fact quite the opposite - hugs jan xx

Eric Boddie October 21, 2015 at 12:36 PM if I were rich, well I already am....not with money but through the Spiritual Exam....that will determine where Eternity will be spent....so they can keep the money because it is not Heaven Sent....;) Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 7:04 PM I have my health Eric - believe me after the last 2 years I know I am the richest person in the world:-) hugs jan xx

Michael Tor October 21, 2015 at 5:19 AM Beautiful Jan. Love your write! Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 6:27 AM Thanks Michael - We have never been particularly materialistic but after my husband's cancer and dad's death you know no amount of money can bring you happiness - I never want to move from where I live I am happy with my lot - it will be interesting to see the other poems :-) hugs Jan xx