Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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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 April 13, 2015 at 9:29 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. Jan Allison April 13, 2015 at 9:32 AM Thanks for taking the time to drop by my older poems I do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser March 22, 2015 at 7:26 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 Jan Allison March 23, 2015 at 12:35 PM Thanks James:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mama Bear March 21, 2015 at 9:50 PM Love to have this cloak to hide things I wish not to see. Lovely Hugs Edith Jan Allison March 23, 2015 at 12:35 PM Thanks Mama Bear:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux March 20, 2015 at 10:12 PM Cool! Jan Allison March 23, 2015 at 12:34 PM Thanks Richard:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus March 20, 2015 at 9:29 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 Jan Allison March 20, 2015 at 9:31 AM You never know Paul it would be lovely for you too Island hop this time:-) Hugs Jan xx

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

Shane Cooper March 19, 2015 at 10:20 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 Jan Allison March 20, 2015 at 2:52 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 March 19, 2015 at 8:23 PM This is picturesque and fresh with a feel good aura. The words are colorful and tap into emotions conjured by their imagery. Emile. Jan Allison March 20, 2015 at 2:50 AM Thanks Emile:-) Hugs Jan x

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

Nette Onclaud March 19, 2015 at 3:43 PM enticed by your point of view, jan.. so lovely.. huggs Jan Allison March 19, 2015 at 3:57 PM Thanks so much Nette:-) Hugs jan xx

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