L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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 November 3, 2021 at 5:56 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 November 3, 2021 at 7:40 PM Thank you so much, Eve, for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I appreciate it very much.

Sam Kauffman October 25, 2021 at 11:48 AM Back with congratulations on your win! Great conjuring from the mists of Halloween! L Milton Hankins October 25, 2021 at 12:03 PM Thanks so much, Sam. It's the sort of thing that comes to mind this time of the year.

Tania Kitchin October 24, 2021 at 2:25 PM Milton, congratulations on your winning placement, I enjoyed your spooky sea tale! L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 5:42 PM Thank you so much, Tania. It was a fun write for this time of the year.

Karen Jones October 24, 2021 at 1:19 PM Congrats on your win! L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 1:56 PM Thanks, Karen.

Jan Allison October 24, 2021 at 12:34 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 October 24, 2021 at 1:57 PM Thanks for your read and your response, Jan. All I can say is you're probably accustomed to it by now.

Terry Flood October 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Congrats Milt. I can almost hear the foghorn sound from that mist shrouded vessel. Terry L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 12:29 PM Thanks so much, Terry.

Terry Miller October 24, 2021 at 6:36 AM Congratulations Milton fog is so eerie and you have spun a tale to match. L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 9:28 AM Thank you so much, Terry. Yes, fog gives me the creeps!

Indiana Shaw October 15, 2021 at 2:50 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 October 15, 2021 at 9:19 AM Thank you so much, Indiana. I think you are right on about fog.

Caren Krutsinger October 11, 2021 at 10:58 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 October 11, 2021 at 11:03 AM Super. I hope it has this effect on Tania!

Shirley Hawkins October 7, 2021 at 5:20 PM Good one, Milt I don't know why but the ancient mariner came to mind. Good luck in the contest... L Milton Hankins October 7, 2021 at 6:43 PM Shirley, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment.

Sam Kauffman October 7, 2021 at 1:52 PM Now that is spooky Milt in its utterly mysterious flight from reason! Best wishes for the contest. L Milton Hankins October 7, 2021 at 2:19 PM Thank you so much, Sam. It's about as spooky as I could conjure up!

Krish Radhakrishna October 7, 2021 at 12:35 PM This is a very nice one!! ghost train riding into mist and darkness!! spooky all the way! L Milton Hankins October 7, 2021 at 12:44 PM Thanks, Krish. Strange fishing boat with lines set and no fishermen!!! I appreciate your read and your comment.