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Written on 18th February – 2 days before my father died

Morning Or Mourning

Such precious gemstones
Morning dew shines like diamonds
God’s tears from heaven

Written on 18th February 2 days before my father died


Posted 22nd February 2015

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Barbara Peckham

Date: 7/23/2021 8:28:00 PM

This poem is very touching and very appropriate. You have conveyed so much in just a few words. You must have sensed he would not be with you much longer.

Pratap Roy

Date: 2/8/2020 9:59:00 PM

So nicely expressed, Jan. Loved it. God bless you.

Frances Schiavina

Date: 10/15/2019 1:20:00 PM

It's a joy to savor every bit of your well crafted colorful poetry.

Valerie Staton

Date: 1/25/2019 8:28:00 AM

Very nicely written!

Alexandria Grace

Date: 11/11/2018 12:25:00 PM

Truly beautiful :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2018 1:08:00 PM

Thanks for reading one of my older poems Alex:-) Hugs Jan xx

Karen Da

Date: 7/25/2018 10:59:00 PM

One of the beautiful haikus I've read..

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2018 4:19:00 AM

Aww you are so kind Karen, I never know if its a real haiku or not:-) hugs Jan xx

Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/27/2018 12:47:00 AM

Love the haiku :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2018 2:56:00 AM

thanks Debbie:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/9/2018 11:41:00 PM

Very precious, especially the timing. Awesome, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/10/2018 3:46:00 AM

I love the poem and the image I found ... but I've never grieved for my father, nor has my mother. Hugs jan xx

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/18/2018 6:08:00 PM

Again you have inspired me with your wonderful poetry, thank you Jan. Warm hugs on this so brrr cold day :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/18/2018 6:10:00 PM

Thanks Mick its a special poem to me:-) hugs jan xx

Running Wolves

Date: 3/7/2017 9:26:00 AM

Lovely write well done simply beautiful

Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2017 5:24:00 PM

Thanks Robert it is a special poem to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Bernard F. Asuncion

Date: 12/7/2016 7:44:00 PM

Excellent Haiku.....

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2016 1:06:00 AM

Thanks Bernard it is a special poem to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Christian Martinez

Date: 11/3/2016 11:47:00 PM

This is beautiful. I love it.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Christian it's a very special poem to me:-) hugs Jan xx

John Mudge

Date: 9/16/2016 8:29:00 PM

I love haiku. This was lovely.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/17/2016 6:50:00 PM

I am very fond of this poem John love the image I found to accompany it and the imagery in the poem:-) hugs jan xx

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/6/2016 7:29:00 AM

Congrats Jan, for your WIN with this lovely haiku!! ;-)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 5:42:00 AM

Thanks Teddy:-) hugs Jan xx

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/5/2016 3:40:00 PM

And I love the play on words !! Well done, Jan....and such a lovely illustration to compliment your poem!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 5:42:00 AM

Thanks Carrie its a very special poem to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/4/2016 10:14:00 PM

Hello Lovely Jan, thank you for entering my contest and checking out my blog. :) I was moved by your entry. After you read all my entries, you will see this was the only short poem that made my list... Congratulations.... Love LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 5:43:00 AM

Thanks Linda I thinbk its one of my favourite haiku poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/4/2016 10:02:00 PM

It is nice to see this on the winners list Jan...Congratulations on the win.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 5:43:00 AM

Thanks Tim:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 7/4/2016 9:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your win......

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 5:44:00 AM

Thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Liz Ward

Date: 7/2/2016 7:55:00 PM

This is beautiful Jan. I really enjoyed reading your write. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes - Liz

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 3:29:00 PM

Thanks so much Liz this is a very special poem and was written 2 days before my father died:-) hugs jan xx

Jesse Day

Date: 6/9/2016 4:47:00 PM

Special Poem - Congrats on your 3rd place win in the "Any Poem You Ever Penned" poetry contest. I enjoyed your work - Jesse

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2016 4:56:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Jesse:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 6/8/2016 10:25:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Jan ! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2016 4:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve this is a very special poem was written just a few days before my dad died:-) hugs Jan xx

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis

Date: 1/29/2016 2:01:00 PM

Awesome gem. I deliberately scrolled to find your haiku, so as to get keen on the form. Thank you. Have more to edit. Blessings galore and have a wonderful cozy weekend. The passing of your Dad reminds me of the passing of my Mom.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 2:20:00 PM

Aww thanks Iris - I never know if I have written a 'real' haiku I prefer to call them three line poetry:-) hugs jan xx

Norman Crocker

Date: 7/18/2015 3:36:00 PM

Interesting poem. I didn't get home until the day after my father died.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 3:48:00 PM

we got there about 15 minute after he passed. Hugs Jan xx