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Seven Essential Items I'D Save From a Fire

If my house was on fire
I would grab some attire
To go outside in the nude
Would be considered rude!

If my house was on fire
One thing I would require
Would be my mobile phone
I’d call my hubby and moan

If my house was on fire
The item I’d most desire
Would be my laptop
Else my writing would stop

If my house was on fire
Yellow flames going higher
I’d grab my wedding ring
All my jewelry and bling

If my house was ablaze
I’d search through the haze
To grab my passport
Useful for the airport

If my house was full of smoke
It would not be a joke
I’d grab my new purse
No cash or keys would be a curse

If my house was burning 
I would be quite discerning
I’d take a box of hair dye
Stray gray hairs I must deny!

Seven things you would save contest
Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

2/5/19

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Line Gauthier February 28, 2019 at 12:39 AM A fun poem, Jan. I would expect no less from you. Congrats on your first place win. Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:13 AM thanks Line yes in all seriousness if the house was on fire I'd just get out:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray February 27, 2019 at 11:19 AM Gosh Jan, we think alike again. Congratulations on your placement. The only differences are our hair colour and I would be seen lugging a PC instead of a laptop. What a coincidence. Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:12 AM lol Jean I think we are alike and have been gifted with a sense of humour:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 27, 2019 at 8:16 AM Woohoo! Back with Congrats! xomo ~* Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:10 AM thanks Mo-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos February 27, 2019 at 12:03 AM Hi Jan, A wonderful poem and a number 1 win! Congratulations Jan, all the best, Poetry Hugs, Jennifer. Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:10 AM thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie February 8, 2019 at 6:03 PM Hello Jan … just make sure you save yourself Jan. That is number one - thank you Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:09 AM there are a couple of folk that wouldn't miss me lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Swetha Vangaveti February 7, 2019 at 4:45 AM LOL good one :) Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:09 AM thanks Swetha:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser February 6, 2019 at 3:15 PM Oh that was good...I think you'll do well in the contest; good luck. Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:08 AM thanks ML:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso February 6, 2019 at 7:19 AM I think your safe, that's not the house I will be burning down in the UK LOL Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:07 AM I can think of 2 lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta February 5, 2019 at 6:46 PM But what if your attire caught fire whilst your are deciding, "What next?" Big difference between burning and yearning! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:06 AM thanks Rico you are so funny my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. February 5, 2019 at 4:54 PM Lol! Jan, This is a funny and well written piece . Great things to save in case of a fire. It looks a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 11:06 AM thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell February 5, 2019 at 2:26 PM A superb piece Jan, so interesting what we all think are essential. Such good rhyme and flow making it so appealing. Blessings always,Gordon Jan Allison February 8, 2019 at 7:15 PM mine is more humourous than serious Gordon I wouldn't stop to grab anything if the house was on fire, I am irreplaceable material things can be replaced more easily:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May February 5, 2019 at 1:13 PM Love it, would you consider trading me? Jan Allison February 8, 2019 at 7:14 PM no lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw February 5, 2019 at 11:55 AM A delightful verse, Jan! Sounds like you have your priorities in order! -Bob Jan Allison February 8, 2019 at 7:13 PM thanks Bob:-) hugs Jan xx

Bette Bavington February 5, 2019 at 10:09 AM Cute. Funny. A smooth read. In case of fire I keep everything of importance in a circle around my bed. That way I gather it at the same time I am gathering people and animals. Lol. Jan Allison February 8, 2019 at 7:12 PM It sounds like a good plan Bette!:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 5, 2019 at 10:07 AM Oh I love THIS! A fave! Good luck in the contest Jan! Already a winner for me :))) xomo Jan Allison February 8, 2019 at 7:11 PM thanks Mo:-) hugs Jan xx