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Seven Essential Items I'D Save From a Fire

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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

Date: 2/28/2019 12:39:00 AM

A fun poem, Jan. I would expect no less from you. Congrats on your first place win.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2019 11:13:00 AM

thanks Line yes in all seriousness if the house was on fire I'd just get out:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 2/27/2019 11:19:00 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
Date: 2/28/2019 11:12:00 AM

lol Jean I think we are alike and have been gifted with a sense of humour:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 2/27/2019 8:16:00 AM

Woohoo! Back with Congrats! xomo ~*

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2019 11:10:00 AM

thanks Mo-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/27/2019 12:03:00 AM

Hi Jan, A wonderful poem and a number 1 win! Congratulations Jan, all the best, Poetry Hugs, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2019 11:10:00 AM

thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/8/2019 6:03:00 PM

Hello Jan … just make sure you save yourself Jan. That is number one - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2019 11:09:00 AM

there are a couple of folk that wouldn't miss me lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 2/7/2019 4:45:00 AM

LOL good one :)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2019 11:09:00 AM

thanks Swetha:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/6/2019 3:15:00 PM

Oh that was good...I think you'll do well in the contest; good luck.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2019 11:08:00 AM

thanks ML:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/6/2019 7:19:00 AM

I think your safe, that's not the house I will be burning down in the UK LOL

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2019 11:07:00 AM

I can think of 2 lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/5/2019 6:46:00 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
Date: 2/28/2019 11:06:00 AM

thanks Rico you are so funny my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/5/2019 4:54:00 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
Date: 2/28/2019 11:06:00 AM

thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 2/5/2019 2:26:00 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
Date: 2/8/2019 7:15:00 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

Date: 2/5/2019 1:13:00 PM

Love it, would you consider trading me?

Jan Allison
Date: 2/8/2019 7:14:00 PM

no lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 2/5/2019 11:55:00 AM

A delightful verse, Jan! Sounds like you have your priorities in order! -Bob

Jan Allison
Date: 2/8/2019 7:13:00 PM

thanks Bob:-) hugs Jan xx

Bette Bavington

Date: 2/5/2019 10:09:00 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
Date: 2/8/2019 7:12:00 PM

It sounds like a good plan Bette!:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 2/5/2019 10:07:00 AM

Oh I love THIS! A fave! Good luck in the contest Jan! Already a winner for me :))) xomo

Jan Allison
Date: 2/8/2019 7:11:00 PM

thanks Mo:-) hugs Jan xx