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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

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 . . . Login to Reply 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" Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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.