Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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DEDICATED TO A TRUE GEM , MY AMAZING FRIEND CHRIS WHO HAS GOT ME THROUGH THE TOUGHEST TIMES OF MY LIFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MY HUSBAND HAD CANCER AND I HAD LITTLE SUPPORT FROM MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY, AND TO AN AWESOME POETESS WHO HAS HELPED AND ENCOURAGED ME WITH MY POETRY AND BECOME TREASURED SOUPER FRIEND

Real Friends Not Acquaintances

A real friend is a diamond; you know they’ll go that extra mile
in all aspects of your life they will support you all the while
Their honesty is appreciated, their opinions you won’t dismiss,
especially when you ask them does my tush look huge in this!
They are never quick to judge you and will listen to your fears,
at sad times they’ll hold you tight and mop your torrent of tears
True friends are rare gems to be cherished, on them you can depend,
you know in your heart they’ll be with you, right to the very end


A poetry princess has nurtured me
On her guidance I can always depend
She gives sound advice on my poetry
I’m honoured that she’s my ‘souper’ friend

Qualities you admire in friends Contest
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire

6/19/18

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Susan Gentry June 27, 2018 at 4:22 PM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful friendship poem. And your sincere tribute to your friends. Yours touched my heart with its gratitude. :)

Cecilia Macfarlane June 27, 2018 at 11:18 AM Jan, your words express the true meaning of friendship beautifully. So happy you have great friends in your life. Congrats on your win. Hugs

Fauxcroft Wade June 27, 2018 at 8:26 AM Well done on a great win. Faux

Caren Krutsinger June 26, 2018 at 4:54 PM Very nicely done; your pen is magical.

Connie Marcum Wong June 26, 2018 at 4:33 PM I knew I would see this lovely poem on the winner's list. I am so happy you had the support of your friend Chris during your worries over your husband's health. Congratulations on your win Jan. xxoo

Haley Fisher June 26, 2018 at 4:18 PM Congrats! So true, asking how do I look in this?

John Gondolf June 26, 2018 at 3:06 PM Congrats on your win, Jan, well done. John

Curtis Moorman June 26, 2018 at 2:20 PM Jan, you are the friend who is the real diamond in your poem. You sparkle like the fresh morning dew and the first snowfall of winter. You shine brightly!

Tom Cunningham June 26, 2018 at 1:08 PM Congratulations Jan, Tom.

Eve Roper June 26, 2018 at 12:41 PM Congratulations on your win,,, Hugs Eve

Carolyn Devonshire June 26, 2018 at 11:51 AM You did a lovely job with this poem, Jan. Congratulations on your win. (Not sure, but since this poem is yours, perhaps it was written for Andrea ??) Hugs, Carolyn

Christopher Flaherty June 23, 2018 at 2:29 PM You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family. So choose well. Can you please read my poem Fresh Baked Bread and tell me what you think please Jan. Ta hope you are well.Cheers

Alexis Y. June 20, 2018 at 10:47 PM Hi Jan, What a moving and touching write on friendship. It is a wonderful thing to have a "true" friend that is there for you no matter what. Friends can become like family. Jan you seem like an amazing person. You and Chris are lucky to have found each other. As far as your soup friend goes it just has to be me. All jokes aside I think it's Andrea( she's awesome by the way) but I know you're not going to tell. I think you penned yourself a winner .I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Connie Marcum Wong June 20, 2018 at 4:10 PM A wonderfully written tribute to friendship Jan! It is the same way I feel about friendship. They are indeed a treasure. xxoo

Lyric Man June 20, 2018 at 1:38 PM Amazing tribute.. friends make such an incredible difference in our lives. So glad that we are buds, Jan!

Phyllis Babcock June 20, 2018 at 12:46 PM A lovely tribute and all of what you said is true. AWESOME . love phyl

Charlie Smith June 20, 2018 at 10:43 AM All of it is so true, well done Jan and best wishes in the contest...

Warren Doll June 20, 2018 at 8:54 AM Such a beautiful poetic tribute, Jan. Well done! This poem should win the contest. // Warren :) Jan Allison June 24, 2018 at 5:26 PM aww thanks Warren. that would be lovely but I've seen some wonderful entries so I just write and hope the sponsor likes my idea:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux June 20, 2018 at 8:29 AM What a thoughtful dedication to Chris. It wRms my heart to read this piece. Jan Allison June 24, 2018 at 5:24 PM Thanks Rick, she catches up with my poems on a regular basis I hope she reads this one soon:-) hugs jan xx

Pat Adams June 19, 2018 at 10:31 PM Yes real friends are sadly under rated, and large tushs are as well!!.....80) Jan Allison June 20, 2018 at 4:04 AM Lol Pat my hubby prefers smaller ones:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf June 19, 2018 at 8:04 PM A heartfelt tribute, Jan. (soup mail) :) gw Jan Allison June 20, 2018 at 4:01 AM Thanks for the mail Gershon, you should post that little gem:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe June 19, 2018 at 7:27 PM Beautiful tribute, Jan, love what you did with the prompt. I am glad you have these friends in your life. Jan Allison June 20, 2018 at 4:00 AM I am truly blessed Agnes, we have three friends in particular who have been a tower of strength to us both during my bubbles cancer journey, the couple we have known for over twenty years and Chris for a shorter time:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich June 19, 2018 at 5:50 PM This is really beautiful, Jan. One of the best ones I have seen entered in the contest. I really like your approach on both verses!! Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 6:31 PM aww thanks Andrea, I wrote 6 lines (from the bottom up lol) then hit a brick wall but finally managed to get it finished. i hope Carolyn and jack like it, I've seen some awesome friendship poems and lovely tributes to soupers. It's fun trying to work out who they are written about:-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose June 19, 2018 at 5:38 PM A real friend is a diamond indeed, they are few and far between. When you find one you better keep it real. Loved it. Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 6:29 PM True friends are rare and precious like d grade flawless diamonds and are to be cherished forever:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands June 19, 2018 at 4:15 PM Beautiful Tribute Jan! Very special :) Jan Allison June 19, 2018 at 4:21 PM Thanks Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

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