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Streetlights

The daylight hours start to fade and die Darkness creeps upon us like a stalking black cat Streetlights flank both sides of the road Looming large like massive matches waiting to be ignited Special sensors activate, striking them into life Dim at first then building to illuminate our way Gradually the lustrous shimmer intensifies Glowing giant angels with gleaming halos Sodium bulbs emitting a golden aura Shining in the dark with a comforting light Beaming brilliance on our world making it bright Meandering into the distance like a yellow corn snake Guiding us on our way along our streets and roads Jan Allison 2nd October 2014 Contest: Find The Puzzle T A R N D A I Sponsor: Nette Onclaud ~awarded 5th place~

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Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/11/2014 2:17:00 PM

Congratulations on a radiant win.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 10/11/2014 3:10:00 PM

A radiant smile.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2014 2:22:00 PM

Thanks Maurice:-) that made me smile. Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/10/2014 10:42:00 PM

Nicely composed poem quite creative, Jan, congrats on the win

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2014 2:41:00 AM

Thanks Dr Mehta:-) hugs Jan xx

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 10/10/2014 7:37:00 PM

Congratulations on your high marks in the contest Jan. Did you unscramble the word? Verlena

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2014 2:41:00 AM

It was radiant - I love anagrams:-) thanks for the lovely comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/10/2014 6:41:00 PM

Sorry I missed this Jan, but I'm happy to see you here. Congratulations on your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2014 6:43:00 PM

Many thanks Brenda:-) hugs jan xxx

David Mohn

Date: 10/10/2014 6:08:00 PM

Lovely Jan...congrats and thanks for the comment on mine as well...have a wonderful weekend

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

Thanks so much David - enjoy your weekend too:-) hugs jan xxx

Robert Nehls

Date: 10/5/2014 7:58:00 AM

Hi, Jan. I love the way you compared street lights with the halos of glowing giant angels. This is a beautiful tribute to God's glowing light that leads us on our way when times are dark. You, my friend have given me a wonderful vision..... Robert.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2014 9:15:00 AM

Oh thank you so much for that glowing comment Robert:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/4/2014 2:37:00 AM

really very beautifully penned jan excellent vision drawn

Jan Allison
Date: 10/4/2014 3:56:00 AM

Many thanks for your kind words Liam:-) hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/3/2014 12:35:00 PM

Lovely write, Jan; struck most by the line: "Meandering into the distance like a yellow corn snake". I still have to attempt this contest, but I have to make out that puzzle first! hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 12:38:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Paul. I did find the write a struggle and left it for a while ... but got there in the end with inspiration from hubby:-) xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/3/2014 10:09:00 AM

I do have a long list of favs Jan. I think it is important to riddle the top 100 lists with a variety of poets. I fav for many reasons. Poems with few comments yet there is a simple magic I will fav to perhaps pick up a poets day. Great poems like this one. They are little gifts we can hand out. So easy to do. I know how to read my list to recognize my absolute favorites when I want to visit them for another read.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 12:39:00 PM

Oh thanks for that info Maurice:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 10/3/2014 10:26:00 AM

The amount of favs has the largest if not the only effect on that list. I learn quickly in these matters.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 10:16:00 AM

yes the top 100 is rather 4 musky tears heavy lol - i have no idea how they are rated if it is on number of comments/rating/ favourites but I try and comment on as wide a variety of people as possible:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/3/2014 9:27:00 AM

This is excellent Jan, I have to fav this write.

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

Aww thanks so much Maurice you must have a very long list of favourites my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 10/3/2014 5:10:00 AM

I'm with Andrea, loved the image of the yellow corn snake slithering along the road

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 5:56:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment John:-) I have to admit I've never seen a yellow cornsnake!!! Hugs Jan xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/3/2014 4:02:00 AM

Whoever reads this magnificent depiction of the coming of night, certain am I, would never miss the light of day! Marvelous! A seven! Good luck dear, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 5:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Demetrios:-) hugs Jan xxx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/3/2014 3:15:00 AM

Wow Jan, Nette is sure to love the intrigue in this wonderful entry. Best of luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 3:31:00 AM

Thanks so much Connie - i did struggle with it for a while then hubby gave me some inspiration and I got there in the end:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/2/2014 11:03:00 PM

dang, why must her contests always fill up so fast???

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 1:39:00 AM

Its still there Andrea its called' find the puzzle ' the theme is streetlights' hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/2/2014 11:02:00 PM

ooh, I like that yellow corn snake image. Very nicely done, Jan. This is the NEXT poem I want to be working on. Wish me luck!!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 1:38:00 AM

You are awesome Andrea and inspire me - I am sure you will pen a masterpiece. Hugs jan xxx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/2/2014 10:20:00 PM

This just shows you are are streetwise and very bright! Loved this!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 1:37:00 AM

Hubby helped with some ideas as I was struggling with a couple of lines but I got there in the end:-) thanks for dropping by:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/2/2014 8:08:00 PM

WOW! you go girl! you are awesome. your writing is shining bright! you are a star, :) lots of love :)

Casarah Nance
Date: 10/3/2014 6:13:00 AM

I'm trying! Not enough hours in the day, I'm delivering 5 days a week and even drove double routes, we need more volunteers :( I have missed you too but at least try to stop by daily. hugss

Jan Allison
Date: 10/3/2014 1:36:00 AM

Thanks as ever Casarah have missed you around lately:-( Hugs Jan xxx