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Manannan's Cloak

Manannan’s cloak
Protecting us with his magical mist
Draped around our beautiful Island

19th March 2015

*Manannan's cloak is a mythical shroud of mist that Manannan would throw over the island to shroud us from our enemies in times of trouble

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Sharon Gulley Date: 4/13/2015 9:29:00 AM What a mystical and educational write about your home , Jan. Thank you for sharing this beauty. I so enjoyed it...Sharon G. Sending more sun and heat your way girl with wishes. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/13/2015 9:32:00 AM Thanks for taking the time to drop by my older poems I do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser Date: 3/22/2015 7:26:00 AM Reminds me of the Isle Of Skye Jan. It's a place that thralls me. I think I even wrote a poem about Dragons on Skye. I like this short piece, hugs//James xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/23/2015 12:35:00 PM Thanks James:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mama Bear Date: 3/21/2015 9:50:00 PM Love to have this cloak to hide things I wish not to see. Lovely Hugs Edith Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/23/2015 12:35:00 PM Thanks Mama Bear:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/20/2015 10:12:00 PM Cool! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/23/2015 12:34:00 PM Thanks Richard:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2015 9:29:00 AM Eerie and magical is the feeling that you depict with these few words, Jan. I still dream of visiting this lovely island! One day... Hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/20/2015 9:31:00 AM You never know Paul it would be lovely for you too Island hop this time:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/20/2015 12:27:00 AM gosh you live in such a mystical area of the British Isles. I sure wish I could visit, Jan!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/20/2015 2:54:00 AM It is steeped in Viking history Andrea - I am not the only ancient relic here lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shane Cooper Date: 3/19/2015 10:20:00 PM Your home sounds like Arthur's island of Avalon the way you have described it. It must be very beautiful indeed. A magical poem you have painted with your golden Quill. A 7 and fav. lots of love from the little blue fishy xxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/20/2015 2:52:00 AM It has been my home for the last 18 years and is where I will stay - it is a lovely little Island just wish the weather was warmer here lol:-) Hugs Jan x

Emile Pinet Date: 3/19/2015 8:23:00 PM This is picturesque and fresh with a feel good aura. The words are colorful and tap into emotions conjured by their imagery. Emile. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/20/2015 2:50:00 AM Thanks Emile:-) Hugs Jan x

Jack Ellison Date: 3/19/2015 5:08:00 PM Very nice and a very interesting insight to your island home! Love and hugs, Jack xxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/19/2015 5:10:00 PM Thanks Jack:-) Hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud Date: 3/19/2015 3:43:00 PM enticed by your point of view, jan.. so lovely.. huggs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/19/2015 3:57:00 PM Thanks so much Nette:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne Date: 3/19/2015 9:21:00 AM Stunning in its simplicity. Exact in its complexity. When it comes to three line poems you own the field. A Fav! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/19/2015 10:01:00 AM Thanks Armand - I am smiling now seeing you here:-) Hugs jan xx