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Midnight Romance

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We first met at the Obsidian Bar, on a night that I will never forget. She’s dressed to the nines; like a movie star in charcoal satin and sable georgette. I catch the scent of ashes of roses, as wisps of smoke drift from bright crimson lips. Like a Vogue model, she sits and poses, a tall glass of absinthe she gently sips. With cerulean eyes, which shine so bright, ivory skin like a porcelain doll. She caught my eye; it is love at first sight her captivating beauty does enthral. She’s on her own, so I ask her to dance, New Year bells ring, heralding our romance Won in Midnight Romance Contest Sponsored by Dale Gregory Cozart 10 syllables per line checked with how many syllables words to be used: obsidian, charcoal, sable, absinthe, cerulean, ashes of roses, porcelain, ivory, smoke, crimson 10-14-17

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Greg Gaul

Date: 3/23/2021 6:54:00 PM

This is rich. It is masterful. The end rhymes make me smile with you as each makes its sound. They all fall in place. Congratulations on your placement for wonderful work.

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/12/2018 2:51:00 PM

Captivating piece Jan, congratulations...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:43:00 PM

Thanks so much Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Elaine George

Date: 1/12/2018 10:46:00 AM

Dramatically fantastic, Jan. Many congrats on your win. Elaine

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:42:00 PM

I think its my favourite poem I wrote last year:-) hugs jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 1/11/2018 10:40:00 AM

great sonnet sweet Jan! congrats :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:42:00 PM

Thanks so much Luloo:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 1/11/2018 7:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Jan, with this sonnet. You have captured the mood of the picture well. // Barry.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:41:00 PM

Thanks so much Barry:-) hugs Jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 1/10/2018 10:21:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan on your great win.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:41:00 PM

Thanks so much Subimal:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/10/2018 8:24:00 PM

Congratulations Jan, for your wonderful win with your beautifully written and enticing sonnet. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:40:00 PM

Thanks so much Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2018 5:10:00 PM

Congratulations Jan! You already know how much I love this poem because I faved it. Cheers! : )

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:40:00 PM

Thanks Connie I wish i could fave it i am so proud of this particular poem especially as I have struggled so much with the sonnet form:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/10/2018 4:05:00 PM

Hi Jan, congratulations on another podium win for your wonderful Sonnet! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:27:00 PM

Thanks so much for your continued support Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton

Date: 1/10/2018 2:51:00 PM

I remember this one well Jan, congrats on another win!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/13/2018 5:26:00 PM

Thanks so much John i think its one of my best poems from 2017:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/5/2017 8:31:00 PM

Returning again Jan, with another round of congratulations on your wonderful win for your beautifully written and enchanting sonnet. Well done!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 4:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Susan:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2017 7:37:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan ,on your win. . Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 12/5/2017 5:53:00 AM

Thanks Eve I do love this poem:-) hugs jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 12/4/2017 6:47:00 AM

beautiful poem sweet Jan, love the imagery :) thank you and congrats :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/4/2017 8:21:00 AM

Thanks so much LuLoo I think this is the poem i am most proud of writing as I have struggled so much with the sonnet form:-) hugs jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 12/4/2017 2:49:00 AM

Congrats Janis on your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/4/2017 8:20:00 AM

Thanks Subimal:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/15/2017 7:30:00 AM

Hello Jan, I just had to read your sonnet here on "Midnight Romance." I literally soaked up every word and every verse of this masterful write as I read and re-read your sonnet. (And this included glancing back and forth at the picture of the Vogue-like model you posted with this sonnet.) Extraordinary Work, and congratulations on your sonnet being number one on the Best New Poems List!! A FAVE -- MOST CERTAINLY!! Best Always, Gary

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 7:43:00 AM

Thanks so much for your awesome comment Gary, I've struggled with the sonnet form since I was criticised for my 'simple style' in my early days of soup but I think I've finally proved I can write a decent poem and I personally feel this is my best poem this year:-) I too love the pic I found it after i wrote the poem and think it goes perfectly with the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/15/2017 6:14:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND ON THIS GEM BEING NUMBER ONE ON THE BEST NEW POEMS LIST! Definitely a well deserved acknowledgement and affirmation of your fine poetic talents..

Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2017 6:34:00 AM

Thanks Robert I am so delighted with the comments I've received:-) hugs jan xx

Steph Gibeault

Date: 11/12/2017 12:41:00 PM

Nice poem, very visual!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/12/2017 1:05:00 PM

Thanks Steph:-) hugs jan xx

Jannie Breedt

Date: 11/12/2017 12:32:00 PM

Lookit you go girl. So proud of you. Its a humdinger.no 1 spot. My namesake has some aerious style here. Delighted for you, love Jannie

Jan Allison
Date: 11/12/2017 1:08:00 PM

aww Jannie I am so touched by your comment:-) I think this is my favourite poem I've written this year and I hope my critics from the past can see I can actually write a decent poem:-) hugs jan xx