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Pleidaes Constest Sponsored by Joseph May 09/09/23

Albatross

A hit tune off 'Rumours'
Artists are Fleetwood Mac
Amazing musicans!
Also a sea bird with
An enormous wing span
Airborne beauty in flight
Alternate name - Gooney

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Kim Merryman

September 15, 2023 at 7:31 PM

A creative pleaides, Jan! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Joseph May

September 11, 2023 at 8:47 AM

Very nicely penned Jan, Congrats on your win

Jan Allison

September 11, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Thanks for my placement Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

September 11, 2023 at 3:02 AM

I have never seen an albatross but have heard of them. I think it would be a delight to see one. I have heard of Fleetwood Mac but not familiar with the tune either. I guess I need to look it up. Thanks for telling us about the two things. I appreciate the visit to my page. Sara

Jan Allison

September 11, 2023 at 1:18 PM

thanks Sara:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

September 10, 2023 at 1:24 PM

A lovely "albatross" Pleiades in majestic flight, and truly informative as well, Jan. It's been a long time since I last wrote one of these! ~ Hope you are all keeping well at home ~ Regards & Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

September 11, 2023 at 1:57 AM

Thanks Paul, Hope you enjoyed your Italian adventure. i am sure Valentina kept you on your toes with her itinerary planned ! I enjoy this form , it can be challenging to get it to flow with the small syllable count:-) I hope you have time to write for the contest:-) hugs jan x

Tania Kitchin

September 10, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Jan, I enjoyed your poem, best of luck in the contest, hugs.

Jan Allison

September 11, 2023 at 1:55 AM

thanks Tania:-) hugs jan xx

Frederic Parker

September 10, 2023 at 8:14 AM

dear poet, your humor is one that attracts the soul, and it would be fun to sit and have a beer with

Jan Allison

September 11, 2023 at 1:55 AM

Oh Frederic that would be fun - I dont drink beer but do enjoy a cuppa tea or would even have a coffee if its your prefered beverage lol:-) hugs jan xx

Jerry Brotherton

September 9, 2023 at 5:24 PM

A darn good one my friend. And informative to boot. I knew about Fleetwood Mac but did not know about Gooney. Sheds a whole new light on the movie "Goonies".

Jan Allison

September 11, 2023 at 1:54 AM

I didnt think I could write 7 lines on the birds so went for a 2 pronged approach lol. I didn;t know about Gooney's until I did a bit of research for the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

September 9, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Damn… some time ago someone on tv was raving about how great ‘Rumours’ was. So I tracked down a copy, filed it with my CDs and have never got around to playing it… didn’t even check the track listing. If I had known ‘Albatross’ was on it, it would have had pride of place in my cars CD changer. Oh by the way… I rather like your poem too! ;-)

Jan Allison

September 11, 2023 at 1:53 AM

oh gosh you must listen to it Terry the music is amazing and I am sure you will know some of the tracks already. Last month I went to see a tribute band called ; Rumours of Fleetwood Mac.:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

September 9, 2023 at 9:11 AM

An albatross is a sign of a heavy burden to me. Yours in Pleiades form was not a burden to read, Jan. After your win, throw it overboard, though.

Lin Lane

September 9, 2023 at 9:44 AM

Normally it's a sign of good luck, but in Coleridge's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' the albatross is shot and killed, thereafter bringing a curse of mishaps to the ship. Good reading.

Jan Allison

September 9, 2023 at 9:35 AM

how interesting is your comment Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Sotto Poet

September 9, 2023 at 9:05 AM

Your Pleiades poem is truly captivating, dear Jan! The charm of the letter 'A' shines brilliantly in every line, casting a spell of enchantment over the reader. Albatross a sign of power and fertility, has long been a muse for poets, and your interpretation of their beauty and symbolism is truly one-of-a-kind. BOL for the contest, have a great weekend.

Jan Allison

September 9, 2023 at 9:10 AM

Thanks so much, you managed to write the whole poem on the bird - i struggled lol but Fleetwood Mac came to my rescue:-) hugs Jan xx

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