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The Love of Roses

Perfect purple petals adorn this stunning rose Sweetly smelling scent drifts gently to my nose Nestling in my bouquet is this stunning flower Sheer perfection, I stare at it hour on hour The rose can hide a secret, a nasty pointed thorn It can hurt you deeply of this I must you warn The path of true love doesn’t always run smooth With patience and love these issues you’ll soothe A stunning red rose is a symbol of true love Their velvety petals sent from heaven above Be sure of your love when he does propose Cherish your love like this delicate rose Jan Allison 18~12~14 Written too late for contest:-(

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Arlene Smith

Date: 12/21/2014 6:57:00 PM

Jan, This is beautiful and romantic.. Sorry you missed the contest. Surely would have been a winner.. Hugs.. Arlene

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2014 7:01:00 PM

Family issues are more important than poetry - am just pleased I got it finished and posted in the end - thanks for the lovely comment:-) Hugs jan x

Kevin Leake

Date: 12/20/2014 4:21:00 PM

I loved this one on the Rose Jan, Beautifully done Happy Christmas to you Best wishes Kevin

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 4:30:00 PM

Thanks so much Kevin I was cross with myself I missed the contest but issues with my parents take priority over poetry:-( Hugs jan xx

Sandip Goswami

Date: 12/20/2014 3:37:00 PM

Simple and sweet. I enjoyed your red rose. best wishes to you.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 3:44:00 PM

Thank you so much Sandip:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

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

You can never go wrong with a rose, giving one or writing about one! :) Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2014 2:34:00 AM

Thanks Arthur:-) Hugs jan x

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/19/2014 3:03:00 PM

you covered all the aspects of this flower, jan...delightful work.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 3:05:00 PM

I was too late for the contest with family issues but am pleased I got it finished in the end:-) hugs Jan x

James Fraser

Date: 12/19/2014 1:22:00 PM

Jan, I'm enjoying your poetry more and more. To me I love Roses, and one Rose in particular. I've written quite a few poems about Roses, especially Dark Poetry. I so love this poem, James :) xxxx

James Fraser
Date: 12/19/2014 1:38:00 PM

Jan, if it's keeping you here, then long may poetry be a strength for you. Regarding the Rose, I like them all, for they all delight, James :) xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 1:25:00 PM

mmm having read your works I wonder which rose you like the best James!:-) Glad you enjoy my ramblings it is only poetry that is keeping me sane at the moment:-( Hugs jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/19/2014 12:02:00 PM

Gorgeous write. With a rose at least you see the thorns. There are those who hide theirs. It is they you have to watch out for.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 12:59:00 PM

Oh so so true Maurice:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/19/2014 9:50:00 AM

I too love your roses, Jan, although those thorns do get in the way at times! Such a pity you missed out on the contest:( In these modern days it might be a 'she' who does the proposing:)) Glad to hear about your mum enjoying the carol concert. hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 12:58:00 PM

Yes indeed Paul - I proposed to Bob! Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/19/2014 8:52:00 AM

Great work even though the contest had closed..It would have been in the winners' list I am sure..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 12:58:00 PM

Thanks Sara - as for the win - i can only dream now:-) hugs Jan x

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/19/2014 8:49:00 AM

Lovely Jan can't wait for them to arrive again and thanks for the congrats xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 12:57:00 PM

Nor me Mandy they are lovely blooms:-) hugs Jan x

Eve Roper

Date: 12/19/2014 8:41:00 AM

Beautiful write, Jan, a winner in my book. Love and Hugs friend Merry Christmas

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 12:41:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/19/2014 7:11:00 AM

A delicate verse with the fragrance of a divine rose! Excellent writing dear, Jan! Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 12:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Demetrios:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 12/19/2014 12:44:00 AM

Beautiful, Jan! I can't believe the contest is already closed. That was fast! Sorry you missed the contest. This is a winner...hugs, Rhonda

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 2:30:00 AM

Thanks Rhonda I have family issues which take priority but am happy I got it completed and posted:-) Hugs Jan x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/18/2014 9:56:00 PM

oh shucks, it got in too late? DANG. Very sweet, just like those roses. Soupmail.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2014 2:29:00 AM

Never mind Andrea i find it hard to place these days so am just happy to get it written:-) Hugs Jan x

Tim Smith

Date: 12/18/2014 5:26:00 PM

Very beautiful Jan...I'm sure another contest will come around where you can enter this beaut.....hugs Tim

Tim Smith
Date: 12/18/2014 5:32:00 PM

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2014 5:27:00 PM

Thanks tim - issues with parents take priority dad goes into hospice on Tuesday:-( Hugs jan x

Joseph May

Date: 12/18/2014 4:25:00 PM

I wanted to pen something for the contest too...but it closed so quickly...very nice write Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2014 4:27:00 PM

I just had 2 lines to finish but family issues take priority Joseph:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/18/2014 4:26:00 PM

I understand, Jan. I understand. I remember one Christmas when Mom was really sick...MS and all. How hard it was to get through. You've brought her great joy, sweetie. God bless and uplift you as you care of her and your sick dad.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/18/2014 4:26:00 PM

Ooops....Sorry, Joseph. I don't now how that happened.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/18/2014 4:19:00 PM

NO! Really? Contest closed down already? :( So sad to read that, Jan. This is a beauty! Just like your sweet sweet soul. I think MR would have loved it. Purple is my favorite color.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2014 4:24:00 PM

Been busy with parents Eileen - they are my priority - took mum to a carol concert she was brimming with joy - means the world we had such a lovely time together:-) Hugs jan x

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 12/18/2014 4:07:00 PM

Oh Jan, this is so beautiful! You just know how to turn your pen into a magical wand! Just lovely! I am sorry you missed the contest, but nevertheless, this is still a big winner in my books! Pandita.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2014 4:09:00 PM

I was too late Pandita but family issues take priority over finishing a poem:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Ken Carroll

Date: 12/18/2014 4:07:00 PM

Good choice of romantic symbolism..I like this one!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2014 4:08:00 PM

Thanks Ken:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Meade

Date: 12/18/2014 4:04:00 PM

Wow, nicely done! Wise words woven around the rose and thorn -- I have been married 30 years and the rose is still beautiful but I still get stuck by the thorn!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2014 4:06:00 PM

Am cross I missed the contest I just had a couple of lines to finish but family issues take priority:-( Been together over 27 years and my hubby has never brought me roses - i would worry now if he did lol:-) Hugs jan xx