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Magical Moonlight

I
love
walking
at midnight
as moonlight shadows
dance on the inky blue ocean
and watch as they sparkle and shimmer like tiny stars,
pirouetting gracefully like prima ballerinas with the ocean as their stage 

9/3/19
Writing Challenge 1, September 2019 - Eight Line Form
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Goff Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 5:28 PM
Nice poem, Jan
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM
Thanks so much james:-) Hugs Jan xx
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October 16, 2019 at 4:47 AM
Jan, this is a gorgeous poem with beautiful imagery! A fav for me!
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 5:10 PM
Thanks Tania I am proud of this one! :-) Hugs Jan xx
Canama Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 3:39 AM
Such a wonderful experience with the moonlight. I love the imagery of your poem. It captures my senses with much alacrity. Thank you for sharing! Congrats!
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 5:10 PM
Thanks so much estela, sorry for the delay in responding:-( Hugs Jan xx
Godwin Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 6:25 PM
Lovely, the imagery will linger in my mind. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 5:09 PM
Thanks so much caycay:-) miss you on soup:-( hope all is good with you and the family:-) Hugs Jan xx
Poetry Avatar
October 2, 2019 at 4:42 PM
I can picture you watching as you and hubby walk along the shoreline.
Allison Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 6:31 AM
We often go for midnight walks not usually along the beach but along the shore roads:-) Hugs Jan xx
Awtry Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 10:48 AM
That last line is just gorgeous! No wonder this is the number one poem of the month!
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 7:06 AM
Thanks ps I am so proud of this poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Hoffman Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 7:21 PM
Beautiful piece with stunning imagery. Well deserving of acclaim.
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 7:05 AM
Thanks franci :-) hugs Jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 1:09 PM
Back with congrats on top spot Jan, see how good you can write, very worthy top spot, enjoy all the accolades!
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 5:54 PM
Thanks John I am really proud of this poem and I think it proves I can write the odd decent poem from time to time:-) hugs jan xx
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September 27, 2019 at 12:40 PM
You did a fabulous job with the theme, Jan, and the imagery is out of this world! Congratulations on a well-deserved top win! Hugs, Carolyn
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 5:53 PM
Thanks Carolyn this is one of my favourite poems I've written this year:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 26, 2019 at 9:44 AM
Jan, congrats for #1 on best new poems page!!
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 11:56 AM
Thanks Dale it truly is a favourite poem of mine and I am really pleased with the way it turned out:-) hugs Jan xx
Ray Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 1:48 PM
Very nicely done. I enjoyed the beauty of this poem.
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 11:56 AM
thank you Melissa:-) hugs Jan x
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September 24, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Congrats on POTD... Beautiful and Hugs to you with blessings, too
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 11:55 AM
Thanks Regina:-) hugs Jan x
Way Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 8:48 PM
A poem endowed with Zen.
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 11:54 AM
thanks Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 23, 2019 at 12:38 PM
This conjured up such a beautiful picture, Jan. I am not surprised that you were proud of it and congratulate you on its success. I'm sure that Brian would be delighted to 'air' it too on his fibonacci blog.
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 11:54 AM
thanks Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM
A truly beautiful poem Jan, and so worthy of #1.
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:24 PM
thanks so much Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx
Wood Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 12:20 PM
This is truly beautiful Jan. Congratulations!
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:24 PM
Thanks Dean:-) hugs Jan xx
Kulkarni Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Very beautifully written!
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:24 PM
thanks Smita:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 16, 2019 at 5:47 PM
A beautiful poem, Dear Poet...congratulations, not only on your contest win but also being number one on best new poems list...well done
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Thanks so much Frederic:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 16, 2019 at 11:14 AM
Jan congratulations on your win in my writing challenge. This a difficult form and you penned it beautifully.
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:20 PM
I've got to thank YOU for inspiring me with your contests, without your comment about the challenge of writing this form on your contest notes the poem would probably never have been written:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 6:03 AM
You made it to the top rung of the ladder! Wonderful, Jan.
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:18 PM
thanks so much Lin:-) I don;t remember the last time I was on the top of the list and am delighted:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 11:31 AM
What lovely imagery, Jan, and I love those pirouetting prima ballerinas! Congratulations on your superb win...and being at the top of Best New Poems!! Hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:18 PM
It makes me think of Valentina!:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 12, 2019 at 1:34 PM
I love this! A new fav for me. Wonderful win. Congrats
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 2:17 PM
thanks Jeanne it is one of my favourite poems of the year:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 12, 2019 at 12:53 PM
- Jan, congratulations on your top winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 7:02 PM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 6:07 AM
Such lovely thoughts you've created, Jan. How perfectly they lead the mind's imagination to walk the sands with you. Congratulations on your winning entry!
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 7:02 PM
Thanks Lin it is seldom i write this form:-) hugs Jan xx
There Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 12:29 PM
Love this beautiful image and that I have it to carry with me next I see those twinkling stars ~ absolutely lovely! A fave :)
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 6:57 PM
thanks:-) hugs Jan xx
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