Haunt

HAUNT Phantom Poltergeist in the darkened room cold hands pushed me from bed the ghost made her presence known “Things do go bump in the dark night”
9-13-2020 Pyramids Poetry Contest Joseph May sponsor The Clarity Pyramid is a poetry form designed and constructed by Jerry P. Quinn. A Clarity Pyramid is a poem consisting of two triplets and a single line (7 lines in all). Usually, this poem is center aligned when displayed. The first triplet has 1, 2, and 3 syllables. The title of the poem is the one-syllable word of the first triplet, which is displayed in all capital letters. This line is followed by a two-syllable line, and then a three-syllable line, both of which clarify the definition of the poem, or are synonyms for the title. The second triplet has 5, 6, and 7 syllables. Its design is based around a life event or memory contained within the triplet which helps give a poetic view or outlook on the first line (title). The last line is 8 syllables, and is in quotations as this line contains a quote that defines the first word, which is your Title.
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Proxenos Avatar
September 21, 2020 at 7:05 AM
This is a real scary poem - love it, congrats on your 1st placing my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Mcgee Avatar
September 23, 2020 at 6:20 AM
I guess it is getting close to Halloween for my thoughts to have turned towards the dark of night, lol. xoxox
Mitra Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 11:22 PM
Ooh..a scary cat I am :) As long as it's not me. Congrats on you win Jeanne.
Mcgee Avatar
September 23, 2020 at 6:20 AM
My advice? don't go to a haunted hotel, lol. Thanks for reading and enjoying. Jeanne
Brul Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 6:20 PM
Wow, such a unique rendition Ms Jeanne ! Love the first 3 lines alliteration. This gonna be a FAVE...not because you gave me one but this is so uniquely beautiful !!! Congratulations!!!
Mcgee Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 7:26 PM
Thanks JCB, it was funny how it just popped into my head and it has been years since I even thought of it. :D
Dietrich Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 1:42 PM
hey, Congrats!!!
Andresen Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 12:25 PM
- Interesting and exciting :) - Congratulations on your win, Jeanne :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcgee Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 7:25 PM
Hola Anne-Lise, it was an interesting night for sure...I'm thinking I was just on edge and imagined it but it sure felt real, lol
May Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 11:47 AM
Very nicely penned Jeanne, Congrats on your win
Mcgee Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 7:24 PM
Thank you Joseph...a fun write!
Mcgee Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Joseph, thanks so much for this wonderful prompt...what a memory it stirred in me...and I am so enjoying the reading of all the poems in this form. Jeanne
Bayles Avatar
September 19, 2020 at 7:33 AM
I like this poem. It is very suspenseful.
Mcgee Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Thank you Mike. It was fun to remember the event too. :D Boo!
Wolf Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 8:37 PM
Can I come out of my barricaded fortress yet?! Is the poltergeist gone. Great effect, Jeanne. ~ Spooked, Gershon
Mcgee Avatar
September 16, 2020 at 4:31 PM
Hola Gershwin... It happened in a little town with a small old hotel known for being haunted... While singing around a piano earlier in the night I felt a cold breeze along by back that made me instantly chilled...I was not a believer until that night...
Faulkner Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 9:21 AM
Very chilling, will 'haunt' me (in a good way!) best wishes in the contest, Jeanne!
Mcgee Avatar
September 16, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Thanks Michelle, this really did happen!
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2020 at 2:15 PM
oh I love how you did yours. GREAT job.
Mcgee Avatar
September 16, 2020 at 4:27 PM
I read your and it's fab!
Mcgee Avatar
September 13, 2020 at 3:58 PM
:D Thanks!
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