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Ghost Trawler

Drifting into a fog-bound sound An ancient trawler with lines set Shadowy apparitions floating around No crew of hearty fishermen, yet A deathly chill rolled over the pier Villagers cautiously watched in awe Heard moaning coming from there, Creepier than they ever heard call When sun swept away the misty dawn The ghostly fishing vessel was gone. THIRD PLACE WINNER written October 7, 2021 especially for "Something Spooky 8 to 16 Lines" Poetry Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin

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Eve Roper

Date: 11/3/2021 5:56:00 PM

Spooky verse. I wouldn't want to be in the middle of a lake with spooky shadows and eerie sounds , no place to hide. Great write, Milt... Love it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/3/2021 7:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve, for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I appreciate it very much.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/25/2021 11:48:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your win! Great conjuring from the mists of Halloween!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/25/2021 12:03:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sam. It's the sort of thing that comes to mind this time of the year.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/24/2021 2:25:00 PM

Milton, congratulations on your winning placement, I enjoyed your spooky sea tale!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/24/2021 5:42:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tania. It was a fun write for this time of the year.

Karen Jones

Date: 10/24/2021 1:19:00 PM

Congrats on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/24/2021 1:56:00 PM

Thanks, Karen.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/24/2021 12:34:00 PM

very creepy indeed Milton, gave me shivers especially as i live on a little Island which is frequently shrouded in spooky mist:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/24/2021 1:57:00 PM

Thanks for your read and your response, Jan. All I can say is you're probably accustomed to it by now.

Terry Flood

Date: 10/24/2021 11:35:00 AM

Congrats Milt. I can almost hear the foghorn sound from that mist shrouded vessel. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/24/2021 12:29:00 PM

Thanks so much, Terry.

Terry Miller

Date: 10/24/2021 6:36:00 AM

Congratulations Milton fog is so eerie and you have spun a tale to match.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/24/2021 9:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, Terry. Yes, fog gives me the creeps!

Indiana Shaw

Date: 10/15/2021 2:50:00 AM

I always think fog is a call out for ghosts, a eerie tale indeed, thank heavens for morning sun, a nice spooky write Milton . . .

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 9:19:00 AM

Thank you so much, Indiana. I think you are right on about fog.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/11/2021 10:58:00 AM

I knew at this point this was a scary poem for my hair stood up on my arms "Heard moaning coming from there, Creepier than they ever heard call"

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/11/2021 11:03:00 AM

Super. I hope it has this effect on Tania!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/7/2021 5:20:00 PM

Good one, Milt I don't know why but the ancient mariner came to mind. Good luck in the contest...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2021 6:43:00 PM

Shirley, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/7/2021 1:52:00 PM

Now that is spooky Milt in its utterly mysterious flight from reason! Best wishes for the contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2021 2:19:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam. It's about as spooky as I could conjure up!

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 10/7/2021 12:35:00 PM

This is a very nice one!! ghost train riding into mist and darkness!! spooky all the way!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2021 12:44:00 PM

Thanks, Krish. Strange fishing boat with lines set and no fishermen!!! I appreciate your read and your comment.