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Moonlight Shadow

Silhouetted in the early morn
Five black crows await the breaking dawn
Sitting still and silent in a row
Their shadows cast a forbidding glow
Dusk turns to dawn as daylight breaks
Dark skies fade as the world awakes
The moonlight pales in the morning light
Soon to rise again and welcome night

Jan Allison
24th March 2015
form used - Ekphrasis
Black and White film Photography – A V Giorgio
~awarded 3rd place~

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2015

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Hebe James Date: 12/6/2016 5:21:00 PM Hi Jan. I love your poem, truly beautiful. I'm a music student and I'm currently working on a song collection with the theme of 'The Moon' and I was wondering whether I could have your permission to set Moonlight Shadow to music? It's exactly what I was looking for however I would not want to use it without your permission! Thanks. Hebe Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/6/2016 5:25:00 PM That sounds like an awesome project Hebe I would love to hear the finished piece - do let me know when it's finished:-) hugs Jan xx

Sharon Gulley Date: 4/13/2015 9:18:00 AM An awesome write of wonder, Jan. Congrats on this lovely win....Sharon G. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/13/2015 9:26:00 AM Thanks Sharon I was delighted to place in Giorgio's contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler Date: 4/5/2015 12:35:00 AM An exquisite poem, Jan. I loved it and the accompanying photo! Congratulations on a great win! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/5/2015 2:29:00 AM It was probably only the second contest of Giorgio's I have entered - I was delighted with the result:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 4/2/2015 4:17:00 AM Congrats on big win Jan! Fabulous write n an exclusive pic! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/2/2015 5:43:00 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France Date: 4/1/2015 9:11:00 PM Jan congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem, I love your inspiration picture, 7 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/2/2015 2:19:00 AM Thanks so much - i usually write then found a picture - this time it was the other way around:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 3/31/2015 11:43:00 AM Congratulations on your wonderful win. A 7 Blessings dear friend eve Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/31/2015 4:18:00 PM Thanks Eve:-) Hugs Jan xx

Archontoula Alexandropoulou Date: 3/31/2015 1:16:00 AM Great poem, lovely flow of rhyme and alliteration, a fair accompaniment of the photo. Congrats on the win Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/31/2015 4:17:00 PM Thanks Archontoula:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight Date: 3/30/2015 6:28:00 PM Hi Jan stopping back to congratulate you for your nice podium win! I enjoyed reading it again, and knew it was a winner from the start. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2015 6:33:00 PM Thanks Sandra I was delighted to place so highly in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx

Julia Ward Date: 3/30/2015 3:10:00 PM Well done for your win, Jan! Hugs, Julia, xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2015 3:13:00 PM Thanks Julia:-) hugs Jan xx

Carrie Richards Date: 3/30/2015 2:44:00 PM Such a delightful ekphrasis, and I adore the photo which compliments so perfectly !! Congratulations Jan !! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2015 2:45:00 PM Thanks so much Carrie:-) I found the photo and just tried my best:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus Date: 3/30/2015 2:34:00 PM Hi Jan! It's always nice to be able to come back for a second read, and with merited congrats on this fine win. Hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2015 2:36:00 PM Thanks Paul - i always try and go back and congratulate the winners - most of the time I have already read and commented on the poem:-) Hugs jan xx

Joseph May Date: 3/30/2015 1:56:00 PM Congrats on a fine win Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2015 2:07:00 PM Thanks so much Joseph:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/30/2015 1:40:00 PM I really like yours, Jan. Happy to see you are in top three placements. thanks for making me aware that I won in this contest! Congrats to you. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2015 2:06:00 PM I am made up to place so highly Andrea - back to reading the winners after my lovely dinner:-) hugs jan xx

John Williams Date: 3/28/2015 9:19:00 PM Hi Jan, You have achieved fantastic flow with this poem. Beautifully put together. You have created a very strong image with this writing. And a good poet creates images. Kind regards---John Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/29/2015 4:12:00 AM Thanks so much John I was pleased with the finished result I just hope Giorgio likes it too:-) Hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 3/26/2015 4:22:00 AM Beautiful Jan.. :)! love the last four lines of your poem.. :)!//olive eloisa xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/26/2015 8:00:00 AM Thanks so much Olive - hope the first 4 lines were ok too lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 3/25/2015 8:03:00 PM Wonderful verse to accompany the black and white photo, Jan...the beauty of the moonlight with the forbidding crows creates dark and light feelings like the yin and yang...hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/25/2015 8:06:00 PM Thanks Rhonda I found this image and thought I would give the contest a go:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne Date: 3/25/2015 6:00:00 PM No on "I will have a Google John"! If anybody is getting a Google I am second in line after you know who? How did John jump the cue? Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/25/2015 6:17:00 PM lol behave! Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne Date: 3/25/2015 5:57:00 PM You know a single phone call and you have a barbecue for dinner. Talk about someone eating crow. I think you may have found Giorgio's soft spot with this brilliant write. A Fav! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/25/2015 6:17:00 PM Aww Armand you are so kind to me with your comments:-)Love and hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/25/2015 8:54:00 AM this delights Jan gl in contest hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/25/2015 10:08:00 AM Thanks Shadow:-) Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez Date: 3/25/2015 3:22:00 AM Great take on the theme, Jan. You have an easy way adapting to different forms. I have a hard time adjusting! Oh but how beautiful this is...Blessings for the contest...Hugs! Kim :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/25/2015 3:47:00 AM I have learned such a lot in the past 13 months since I started writing - I will have a go at a new form for the experience and to challenge my abilities and grow in confidence:-) Hugs jan xx

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther Date: 3/24/2015 5:16:00 PM Good luck with the contest HOPE you win. V.B Rogers Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/24/2015 5:18:00 PM Thanks Val I try for contests and can only hope - I don't seem to do very well these days but it doesn't put me off from trying:-) Hugs jan xx

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther Date: 3/24/2015 5:10:00 PM So cool. Loved MOONLIGHT SHADOW. THANKS for stopping by to read alliteration Nation. V.B Rogers Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/24/2015 5:13:00 PM Thanks for dropping by Val:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus Date: 3/24/2015 5:01:00 PM Well done, Jan! Those black & while images you draw should appeal to the sponsor; a most different take from my effort! gl and hugs // paul (ps I notice you took a break; I have not been that active myself...other priorities..) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/24/2015 5:12:00 PM Thanks Paul i am not sure if I have got it right but thought I would give the contest a go:-) I took about 5 days off Paul needed to recharge my batteries:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight Date: 3/24/2015 4:54:00 PM Hi Jan, such a lovely poem. So calm yet "forbidding" images your create inspired by the black and white silhouette. Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/24/2015 4:58:00 PM Thanks Sandra thought I would give the contest a try:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shane Cooper Date: 3/24/2015 4:27:00 PM Another great peice of writing Jan. I am sure you will do well in the competition. Anne-Lise has asked me to write with her, maybe this will kick start me again. fingers crossed. love Shanexxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/24/2015 4:40:00 PM Thanks Shane I look forward to reading your collaboration:-) Hugs jan xx

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