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A Sky High Adventure

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Hengleman Huggermuff wished he could fly and gazed up longingly at the bright azure sky, he got two feathers, tied them onto his arms and attempted to fly in the fields and the farms Alas poor Hengleman didn’t get off the ground it was evident that he’s deemed to be earthbound Every night in bed he dreamed that he could fly when it did not come true he’d lie there and cry He went to the Pollygawk and asked her advice and if she helped him to fly he’d be in paradise The Pollygawk asked all the birds and the bees If they’d help Hengleman fly up past the trees The bees produced honey to brush on his suit whilst birds stuck on feathers, he looked very cute Then the birds and bees towed him into the air when he flapped his arms he flew with such flair In his honeyed bird suit he glided in the jet stream at last Hengleman’s finally fulfilled his one dream Fiction - October 2018 Writing Challenge - Poetry Contest sponsored by Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings 10/17/18

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Alexis Y.

Date: 10/26/2018 4:53:00 PM

Hi Jan, I really enjoyed your "A Sky High Adventure" tale. I could just picture his my attempts to fly in the sky.Your imagination soared in this write. Congratulations on your placement in the contest:) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 4:57:00 PM

Thanks Alexis it was fun to write, took me ages to get an idea but once I did it flowed:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 10/26/2018 9:25:00 AM

Jan, what a delightful story you have created for us. Yes, you could write children's books. You have a great and precious talent and I am pleased to place your poem in first place in my contest, congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 9:34:00 AM

thanks so much for an inspiring contest, it took me a while to get the idea but after that the poem just flowed from my pen:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/25/2018 9:57:00 AM

Still laughing at Hengelman's name! Congrats on your podium win in the contest with this side-splitter! Best always, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 9:35:00 AM

lol his real name was Gerry Dorsey lol:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/25/2018 3:12:00 PM

You must be thinking of (H)Engelbert Humperdink(stein), that famous Jewish ballad-dear... LOL. ~ Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2018 10:25:00 AM

Thanks Gershon I thought Hengleman sounded like a Hebrew name and I like the alliteration of the H surname:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/23/2018 8:12:00 AM

Hi Jan, another wonderful story from your pen. I agree with Connie, you could so easily write children's stories. You have such a flair for it. Well, once again the funometer hits the top. I do love dropping by and seeing what you have created. Good luck in the contest Jan. A Fave. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2018 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Mike I try my best to make folks smile and forget their troubles for a while:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/20/2018 6:41:00 PM

This is delightful Jan! You would be so great at writing children's stories. Maybe when your son gives you a grandchild in future? I hope this does great Jan. : )

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2018 6:45:00 PM

I love writing poems that children would enjoy - son had better hurry up or else I'll be pushing up daisies soon lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/19/2018 3:04:00 PM

The name - inimitable, priceless. The poem - a roar. The verdict: Challenge more than met. How delicious can it get, Jan? Really loved this one. A FAVE. Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2018 3:07:00 PM

aww thanks so much GW, I struggled to even think of a theme and left writing the poem to the last minute, but when the inspiration hit the poem was such fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Carole Duet

Date: 10/17/2018 11:45:00 AM

Such an entertaining piece with great imagery, Jan! I enjoyed this one so much.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2018 5:00:00 AM

Thanks so much Carole:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/17/2018 9:23:00 AM

That was very kind of you to make Huggermuff's dream come true, Jan:) A most enjoyable narrative in rhyme. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2018 4:57:00 AM

Thanks so much Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/17/2018 8:16:00 AM

This is a fun write, Jan. Good luck in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2018 4:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Agnes, it was fun to write:-) hugs jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 10/17/2018 8:04:00 AM

This was so very cool Jan. You have created a character, time and place that feels so very real. Your poem moves smoothly so that the reader almost forgets they are reading at all. Best of luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2018 4:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Chris, I struggled to find a theme but once I got the idea it was a fun poem to write:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/17/2018 7:47:00 AM

So very inventive Jan, I really enjoyed your tale of adventure and am glad that it had a happy ending! Happy Wednesday xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2018 4:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/17/2018 6:39:00 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed your creation..excellent flow and rhythm to your story. Kudos for your creativity..well designed and executed. Excellent fiction, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2018 12:26:00 PM

Thanks Vijay:-) Hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/17/2018 6:16:00 AM

- Yes, he was pretty cute :))) - A wonderful poem, Jan - Best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2018 12:26:00 PM

Thanks Anne llise it was fun to write, took me ages to think of the theme, then it flowed so easily:-) Hugs Jan xx