Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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My Favourite Flower

You have never given me a red rose,
for they are not my favourite flower.
Romantics give a rose when they propose, 
on a secluded beach or at the Eiffel Tower.

I adore it when you buy me a spray of carnations,
in pastel shades of different colour and hue.  
A surprise bouquet exceeds my expectations,
and it reminds me just how much I love you.

Roses and Carnations Contest
Sponsored by Julie Rodeheaver

10-03-17

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Christopher Flaherty November 3, 2017 at 8:19 PM I love you more than Flowers Rose rose Arisen Tommy Cooper. Are you following the x-factor Jan. I see there is a young lad from the Isle of Man Who made the live Finals Jan Allison November 4, 2017 at 1:15 PM Thanks so much Christopher:-) I have seen it in the press about the x-factor guy but I've not watched it for some years. I may try and catch up and see how he does:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Vacek October 17, 2017 at 11:40 AM A "spray of carnations" splashes the soul. I agree whole heartedly. Roses, to me, communicate future love yet to be given, a commitment to love, waves of potential. Bouquets remind me of love already given, in the many diverse and unique ways love splashes upon us. Very nice write. Jan Allison November 4, 2017 at 1:13 PM Thanks so much Michael I just love the delicate colours especially of spray carnations :-) sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Elaine Gonzales October 17, 2017 at 12:32 AM Hi Jan, you have a sweet and lovely poem. Congratulations on your win and POTD. Regards :-) Jan Allison November 4, 2017 at 1:12 PM Thanks so much Elaine:-) sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2017 at 11:21 PM Congratulations on your well-earned win in Julie's contest, Jan - keep up the great writing! :-) Jan Allison November 4, 2017 at 1:12 PM Thanks so much Greg:-) sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight October 12, 2017 at 7:52 AM A lovely poem, Jan. Congrats on your POTD honor. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison October 12, 2017 at 8:15 AM Thanks Sandra I remember once getting a POTD and an n/a in a contest lol:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith October 12, 2017 at 5:25 AM Congrats Jan :) Jan Allison October 12, 2017 at 8:14 AM Thanks Gary:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France October 11, 2017 at 7:33 PM Jan, love this poem of yours, and congratulations on your win ! Jan Allison October 12, 2017 at 8:13 AM Thanks Constance:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper October 11, 2017 at 7:25 PM Back to congratulate on your win hugs Eve Jan Allison October 11, 2017 at 7:27 PM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Frances Schiavina October 11, 2017 at 9:36 AM Congratulations Jan. Jan Allison October 11, 2017 at 11:25 AM Thanks Frances:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart October 11, 2017 at 9:26 AM Congrats on your win, Jan! Jan Allison October 11, 2017 at 11:25 AM Thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy October 11, 2017 at 5:57 AM Congratulations on your great win, Jan. Jan Allison October 11, 2017 at 7:11 AM Thanks Subimal i got POTD for the poem that is the best thing to me :-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso October 6, 2017 at 11:21 PM I missed this, what a beautiful poem, and congrats on POTD!!! Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:57 AM Cheers Arthur:-) hugs Jan xx

Craig Hawkins October 6, 2017 at 4:31 AM very powerful, congratulations on POTD...x Jan Allison October 7, 2017 at 3:57 AM Thanks Craig:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett October 6, 2017 at 2:50 AM Congratulations on achieving POTD with this beautiful piece of poetry Jan. :)) Jan Allison October 6, 2017 at 3:34 AM Thanks Roy :-) hugs Jan xx

James Swartz October 5, 2017 at 5:42 PM Wonderful sweet and loving poem. Definitely deserving of poem of the day. Congratulations! Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 6:38 PM Thanks James:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart October 5, 2017 at 4:54 PM Congrats on POTD, Jan! Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 6:38 PM Many thanks Dale it was a lovely suprise:-0 hugs jan xx

Eve Roper October 5, 2017 at 1:37 PM Back to congratulate you on POTD Hugs Eve ~`* Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 3:52 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Sunlite Wanter October 5, 2017 at 9:56 AM Lovely, beautiful! Congratulations! Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 11:17 AM Thanks so much Sunlite:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith October 5, 2017 at 8:22 AM Big congratulations Jan Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 8:24 AM Cheers Tim it was a lovely surprise:-) hugs jan xx

John Gondolf October 5, 2017 at 7:55 AM Jan, congrats on the POTD honor! Such a sweet poem, it should do well in the contest. Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 8:00 AM Thanks John:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane October 5, 2017 at 6:58 AM A HUGE bouquet of carnations delivered to you today, Jan, for gifting us with such a flowery write. Congratulations on potd. Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 6:59 AM Thanks so much Lin I am stunned to get POTD especially with a romantic write lol:-) I'm hoping hubby gets the hint and I get some flowers hee hee:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe October 5, 2017 at 6:42 AM Congrats on poem of the day, Jan. Love to see this at the beginning of my day. Roses aren't my favorites, and I love surprise bouquets, too (but I don't like carnations; they were the "official" festive flowers in communist East Germany and very symbolic) Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 6:45 AM Thanks so much for your comment and that interesting fact and I can fully understand why you don't like carnations!:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 5, 2017 at 5:55 AM Wonderful pen Jan, just darling! Congrats on potd :) xomo! Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 6:01 AM Thanks so much Maureen I am absolutely delighted to get POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 5, 2017 at 4:27 AM - So glad to find this on this page, Jan - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 6:00 AM Thanks so much Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Winged Warrior October 5, 2017 at 4:25 AM Congrats!!! my friend on POTD!...Carnations it is...a lovely verse Jan...but I can still smell the roses lol...god bless...*WW* Jan Allison October 5, 2017 at 6:00 AM Thanks so much ^WW^ I am surprised and delighted especially as i struggle to write romantic poetry - I showed my hubby the poem this morning ... maybe he will get the hint and I'll get some flowers lol lol:-) hugs Jan xx

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