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Silhouette of the Night

Witching hour is upon us Dusky clouds, falling, swirling Obscuring the crescent moon Skeleton fingered branches Beckoning me in the wind As I creep past the grave stones To my final resting place Jan Allison 10th November 2014 Contest: Silhouette of a Heptagonet Sponsor: Nette Onclaud ~awarded 5th place~ Syllable Counter Used - 'How Many Syllables' 7,7,7,7,7,7,7

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Paul Schneiter

Date: 1/18/2015 9:26:00 PM

No one uses words with more compelling power. Awesome, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/19/2015 1:08:00 AM

Thanks so much for your kind words Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Bill Yates

Date: 1/6/2015 12:14:00 PM

I get the picture! Well sketched.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 2:54:00 PM

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

Poetiq1der Simmons

Date: 1/2/2015 7:53:00 PM

Peace and God's Blessings to you and yours...Fabulous!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 8:10:00 PM

thanks again Don this was a very dark write for me i still have no idea where the inspiration came from:-)Hugs Jan xx

Debbie Duncan

Date: 12/10/2014 12:45:00 AM

Well this is very nice :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/10/2014 3:32:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by to comment Debbie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/9/2014 2:23:00 PM

Skeleton finger branches beckoning me A very descriptive write, I don't know if I' want to be out in that vision. . Blessing to you my friend eve 7

Eve Roper
Date: 12/9/2014 5:47:00 PM

very beautiful

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2014 3:37:00 PM

I have no idea where this dark write came from Eve so different to my usual style:-) Hugs jan xx

Mama Bear

Date: 12/9/2014 10:01:00 AM

Glad it was a figment of your imagination We need your lovely poems on the soup blessings Edith

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2014 10:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Mama Bear:-) Hugs Jan x

Meg Anderson

Date: 11/26/2014 7:43:00 PM

Very nice imagery. I liked it.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2014 9:42:00 AM

Thanks so much Meg:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 11/21/2014 10:20:00 PM

You sent chills up my spine, Jan! Coming back with my congrats!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2014 4:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Rhonda:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 11/16/2014 5:02:00 PM

OH, Jan, one from the dark side of the silhouette. Very well written - gave me a little shiver as I read the last two lines.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/16/2014 5:10:00 PM

Thanks John I have no idea where this dark write came from its a step away from my usual style! Hugs jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 11/16/2014 2:18:00 PM

Dropping back with my Congratulations on your win Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/16/2014 2:21:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend:-) Hugs jan xxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/16/2014 2:14:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 11/16/2014 2:17:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/16/2014 9:58:00 AM

Jan, such a haunting image in your poem. I will remember it whenever I visit our final resting place. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/16/2014 9:59:00 AM

Thanks so much Sandra i have no idea where the inspiration came from for this one! Hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/15/2014 5:37:00 PM

this interpretation of the me hits me, jan... defining, solemn write.. thank you for joining my contest and big congrats!.. hugggs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2014 5:40:00 PM

Thanks so much Nette I was delighted to be placed in your contest:-) hugs jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/15/2014 7:39:00 AM

Congrats Jan on the win, I'm happy this made it to the top; happy Weekend...huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2014 8:00:00 AM

thanks Kayod5 I am glad Nette liked it:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/11/2014 7:53:00 PM

Wow, you took a different twist and made this contest so unique !! Well done, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 7:57:00 PM

Thanks Carrie I have no idea what inspired this poem it is very deep and dark for me:-( Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/11/2014 3:47:00 PM

Reads like a winner..Great idea for this time of year..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 3:48:00 PM

Thanks Sara its not my usual style a bit deep and dark for me! Hugs Jan xx

Millicent Mashatola

Date: 11/11/2014 1:12:00 AM

I love this piece....best wishes Milly <3 hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 1:29:00 AM

Many thanks for dropping by Milly:-) Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/10/2014 8:40:00 PM

Creepy! I love it...BG

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 1:07:00 AM

Thanks so much Barbara - not sure where the inspiration came from its not my usual style! hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/10/2014 8:24:00 PM

very chilling Jan yet hauntingly lovely gl in contest hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 1:06:00 AM

Thanks so much Shadow:-) hugs Jan x

Frederic Parker

Date: 11/10/2014 6:40:00 PM

Strong entry Jan, this is really good...good luck

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 1:05:00 AM

Thanks so much Frederic - I don't know where this creepy write came from! hugs jan x

Paul Callus

Date: 11/10/2014 6:16:00 PM

back again ... I think I forgot the rating...a 7 it is and a fav too!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2014 1:05:00 AM

oh thank you so much Paul:-)Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus

Date: 11/10/2014 6:07:00 PM

Ahhh this must be Jan Poe writing! Dark and eerie! You created a hauntingly valid atmosphere Jan; that final line very punchy. hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2014 6:09:00 PM

I've no idea where this came from Paul it is so different to my usual style but I have to go with the flow! Hugs Jan xxx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/10/2014 6:02:00 PM

excellent pen jan really very beautifully painted piece dear friend

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2014 6:05:00 PM

Thank you so much Liam i do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/10/2014 5:20:00 PM

All joking aside you should write more dark poetry you do it well and it is good to change it up it creates growth. I mean assuming you can get any better considering how great you already are.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2014 5:27:00 PM

oh you flatter me my friend! Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/10/2014 5:17:00 PM

Jan, how do you write about silhouettes without it being dark.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2014 5:26:00 PM

lol - I can write about many things I have never experienced Maurice - its called a vivid imagination and i know you are blessed with that my friend lol:-) Hugs Jan xx