Jan Allison Poet Sonnet

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Midnight Romance

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 March 23, 2021 at 6:54 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 January 12, 2018 at 2:51 PM Captivating piece Jan, congratulations... Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:43 PM Thanks so much Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 10:46 AM Dramatically fantastic, Jan. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:42 PM I think its my favourite poem I wrote last year:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2018 at 10:40 AM great sonnet sweet Jan! congrats :)-luloo Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:42 PM Thanks so much Luloo:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings January 11, 2018 at 7:57 AM Congratulations on your win, Jan, with this sonnet. You have captured the mood of the picture well. // Barry. Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM Thanks so much Barry:-) hugs Jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy January 10, 2018 at 10:21 PM Congratulations, Jan on your great win. Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM Thanks so much Subimal:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley January 10, 2018 at 8:24 PM Congratulations Jan, for your wonderful win with your beautifully written and enticing sonnet. Warmest wishes ~Susan Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:40 PM Thanks so much Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 5:10 PM Congratulations Jan! You already know how much I love this poem because I faved it. Cheers! : ) Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:40 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 January 10, 2018 at 4:05 PM Hi Jan, congratulations on another podium win for your wonderful Sonnet! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:27 PM Thanks so much for your continued support Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton January 10, 2018 at 2:51 PM I remember this one well Jan, congrats on another win! Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 5:26 PM Thanks so much John i think its one of my best poems from 2017:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley December 5, 2017 at 8:31 PM Returning again Jan, with another round of congratulations on your wonderful win for your beautifully written and enchanting sonnet. Well done! Jan Allison December 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM Thanks so much Susan:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper December 4, 2017 at 7:37 PM Congratulations, Jan ,on your win. . Hugs Eve ~`* Jan Allison December 5, 2017 at 5:53 AM Thanks Eve I do love this poem:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars December 4, 2017 at 6:47 AM beautiful poem sweet Jan, love the imagery :) thank you and congrats :) Jan Allison December 4, 2017 at 8:21 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 December 4, 2017 at 2:49 AM Congrats Janis on your win. Jan Allison December 4, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thanks Subimal:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Bateman November 15, 2017 at 7:30 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 November 15, 2017 at 7:43 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 November 15, 2017 at 6:14 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 November 15, 2017 at 6:34 AM Thanks Robert I am so delighted with the comments I've received:-) hugs jan xx

Steph Gibeault November 12, 2017 at 12:41 PM Nice poem, very visual! Jan Allison November 12, 2017 at 1:05 PM Thanks Steph:-) hugs jan xx

Jannie Breedt November 12, 2017 at 12:32 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 November 12, 2017 at 1:08 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

Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2017 at 10:32 PM Gorgeous and romantic write, Jan, I enjoyed this charming write very much! Congratulations, my friend - well-earned placement! :-) <3 Jan Allison November 12, 2017 at 5:36 AM Thanks Greg I am so so proud of this poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier November 10, 2017 at 10:53 PM Smooth... Beautifully bright imagery. Congrats on your well deserved win, Jan. Jan Allison November 11, 2017 at 6:41 AM Thanks Line I am so proud of this poem and delighted so many people seem to like what i penned:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May November 9, 2017 at 5:43 AM Congrats on a fine win Jan Jan Allison November 9, 2017 at 6:41 AM Thanks Jospeh I am so proud of this poem and delighted its done so well in contests:-) hugs jan xx

Anisha Dutta November 8, 2017 at 11:39 PM Congrats Jan to win on this wonderful poem. Love. Jan Allison November 9, 2017 at 4:52 AM Thanks Anisha I am very proud of this poem:-) hugs jan xx

Bjorn Wastvedt November 7, 2017 at 7:26 PM Great Poem - Congratulations! :) Jan Allison November 8, 2017 at 7:11 PM Thanks Bjorn:-) hugs jan xx

Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 12:39 PM Top-notch! Jan. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Jan Allison November 8, 2017 at 7:11 PM Thanks so much Elaine I'm delighted-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne November 7, 2017 at 6:37 AM One last thing sis how do you feel about incest? Jan Allison November 8, 2017 at 7:14 PM BEHAVE lol - You remind me of Darren Watson with that sort of cheeky comment lol:-) hugs Jan xx

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