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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

Date: 11/3/2017 8:19:00 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
Date: 11/4/2017 1:15:00 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

Date: 10/17/2017 11:40:00 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
Date: 11/4/2017 1:13:00 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

Date: 10/17/2017 12:32:00 AM

Hi Jan, you have a sweet and lovely poem. Congratulations on your win and POTD. Regards :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2017 1:12:00 PM

Thanks so much Elaine:-) sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/13/2017 11:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your well-earned win in Julie's contest, Jan - keep up the great writing! :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2017 1:12:00 PM

Thanks so much Greg:-) sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/12/2017 7:52:00 AM

A lovely poem, Jan. Congrats on your POTD honor. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2017 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Sandra I remember once getting a POTD and an n/a in a contest lol:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 10/12/2017 5:25:00 AM

Congrats Jan :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2017 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Gary:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 10/11/2017 7:33:00 PM

Jan, love this poem of yours, and congratulations on your win !

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2017 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Constance:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/11/2017 7:25:00 PM

Back to congratulate on your win hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2017 7:27:00 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Frances Schiavina

Date: 10/11/2017 9:36:00 AM

Congratulations Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2017 11:25:00 AM

Thanks Frances:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 10/11/2017 9:26:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2017 11:25:00 AM

Thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 10/11/2017 5:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your great win, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2017 7:11:00 AM

Thanks Subimal i got POTD for the poem that is the best thing to me :-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/6/2017 11:21:00 PM

I missed this, what a beautiful poem, and congrats on POTD!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 3:57:00 AM

Cheers Arthur:-) hugs Jan xx

Craig Hawkins

Date: 10/6/2017 4:31:00 AM

very powerful, congratulations on POTD...x

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2017 3:57:00 AM

Thanks Craig:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 10/6/2017 2:50:00 AM

Congratulations on achieving POTD with this beautiful piece of poetry Jan. :))

Jan Allison
Date: 10/6/2017 3:34:00 AM

Thanks Roy :-) hugs Jan xx

James Swartz

Date: 10/5/2017 5:42:00 PM

Wonderful sweet and loving poem. Definitely deserving of poem of the day. Congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 6:38:00 PM

Thanks James:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 10/5/2017 4:54:00 PM

Congrats on POTD, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 6:38:00 PM

Many thanks Dale it was a lovely suprise:-0 hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/5/2017 1:37:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on POTD Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 3:52:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/5/2017 9:56:00 AM

Lovely, beautiful! Congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 11:17:00 AM

Thanks so much Sunlite:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 10/5/2017 8:22:00 AM

Big congratulations Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 8:24:00 AM

Cheers Tim it was a lovely surprise:-) hugs jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 10/5/2017 7:55:00 AM

Jan, congrats on the POTD honor! Such a sweet poem, it should do well in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 8:00:00 AM

Thanks John:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 10/5/2017 6:58:00 AM

A HUGE bouquet of carnations delivered to you today, Jan, for gifting us with such a flowery write. Congratulations on potd.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 6:59:00 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

Date: 10/5/2017 6:42:00 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
Date: 10/5/2017 6:45:00 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

Date: 10/5/2017 5:55:00 AM

Wonderful pen Jan, just darling! Congrats on potd :) xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 6:01:00 AM

Thanks so much Maureen I am absolutely delighted to get POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/5/2017 4:27:00 AM

- So glad to find this on this page, Jan - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2017 6:00:00 AM

Thanks so much Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/5/2017 4:25:00 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
Date: 10/5/2017 6:00:00 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