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Precious Gems

They are most precious gems you can possess
They cannot be brought in any jewellers shop
They are more valuable than platinum
They are more rare than flawless D grade diamonds
They shine in your life like 18 carat gold
They are unique
They are special
They are priceless
They are …
True friends


11~18~14
Contest: Precious Stones and Gems
Sponsor: Anthony Slausen

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Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 11/19/2014 6:22:00 PM

Brilliant take on the contest Jan. Good luck.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:27:00 PM

Thanks so much Brenda:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 11/19/2014 4:53:00 PM

Excellent write Jan; and you are right...true friends beat priceless gems anytime! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:14:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul:-) hugs jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 11/19/2014 3:30:00 PM

Your so right Jan. Nothing beats having good friends. Wonderful words here, James :) xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:14:00 PM

Thanks so much James:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/19/2014 2:12:00 PM

This is a lovely write, Jan. Friends are everything. I'm so grateful that I have some very dear and precious ones. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:13:00 PM

My too Eileen and so many lovely ones here who have made my life so complete:-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/19/2014 1:05:00 PM

You are a precious Gem Jan. Love you. I am going to fav this one with my heart.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:12:00 PM

aww thanks so much - love you too my lovely friend:-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/19/2014 12:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your first place...oops too early. I keep forgetting I'm phychic...well not a true one...I can predict the past flawlessly.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:12:00 PM

lol me too Maurice and amazingly Freddie has risen from the dead I predict I will never comment on his work again! Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/19/2014 12:48:00 PM

I thought you were going to say testicles as in "the family jewels!" that would be nuts...literally. That would of been a ball...or two! With Christmas coming you could use some figs. You know for a figie pudding...never mind.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:11:00 PM

lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/19/2014 12:43:00 PM

"They are the most precious gems you can possess. They can not be bought in any jewellers shop." (Jan check what I wrote with what you wrote. You might want to make these minor changes)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:10:00 PM

thanks I will amend the poem accordingly Maurice:-) Hugs jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/19/2014 11:15:00 AM

very beautifully crafted jan

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:08:00 PM

thanks so much Liam:-) Hugs Jan xx

Nehpets Gnik

Date: 11/19/2014 9:31:00 AM

Wonderfully phrased. A free Verse well noting!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 6:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Nehpets:-) Hugs jan xx

Gail Gilbride Bohle

Date: 11/19/2014 7:30:00 AM

Hi Jan Wise words indeed! Lovely warmth about your poem. Well done:) Gail GB

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 7:35:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by Gail:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2014 11:25:00 PM

I SO AGREE with this one. Friends are everything Jan. And you would be a diamond!!

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 11/19/2014 12:55:00 PM

Can I watch?

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 11/19/2014 12:54:00 PM

Why don't you two get a room!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 2:04:00 AM

I'm not flawless lol but thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2014 11:25:00 PM

a fave!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 2:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea I do appreciate that:-) Hugs Jan xx

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 11/18/2014 10:10:00 PM

ok you set me up on the second line I should have seen that coming but it just made my curiosity grow. Then you kicked the bucket out from under me in the last line. Well done I enjoyed this poem. Good luck in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 2:02:00 AM

Thanks so much Robert:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Meade

Date: 11/18/2014 10:03:00 PM

You nailed it . . . I was wondering where you were going and was greatly delighted with the last line. Wise and true words . . . my friend.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2014 2:01:00 AM

Thanks David for your continued support:-) hugs Jan xxx

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/18/2014 7:09:00 PM

Was waiting for a funny punch line... see how you've trained us! LOL This was better... sweet write! Huggsies, Jack XXX

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2014 7:14:00 PM

Thanks Jack I do appreciate you dropping by - I do try and write with humour whenever i can:-) Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/18/2014 6:53:00 PM

A fantastic entry for the contest Jan. So true, our friends love us the way we are! I like where you took this. Best of luck in the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2014 6:54:00 PM

Thanks so much for the lovely supportive comments Connie:-) Hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/18/2014 6:29:00 PM

So true, good luck with the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2014 6:31:00 PM

Thanks so much ML:-) hugs jan xx

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/18/2014 5:18:00 PM

William Blake wrote, "The spider a web, the bird a nest, man friendship". You echo those sentiments in your well crafted poem. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2014 5:20:00 PM

Thank you so much for the lovely comment Matthew:-) hugs Jan xxx

Faye Gibson

Date: 11/18/2014 4:29:00 PM

I really like this, Jan. I have found it to be true. Best wishes.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2014 4:33:00 PM

Thank you so much Faye:-) I know with the tough times I am facing I have very special people I know will be there to support me :-) Hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/18/2014 4:16:00 PM

Family and Friends are indeed the most precious gems.I wouldn't tradr tjem for the world.Thankyou for being a friend Jan.Btw Your chocolate cake is delicious :.)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2014 4:25:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Charma:-) oh did you try it... the Betty Crocker one? I don't think it will arrive with the birthday boy until Wednesday - guess there will be none left on his birthday on Thursday lol:-) Hugs Jan xxxx