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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~

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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

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/31/2015 4:17:00 PM

Thanks Archontoula:-) Hugs jan xx

Rob Carmack

Date: 3/30/2015 11:28:00 PM

Congrats Jan. Awesome poem and photo.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/31/2015 4:17:00 PM

Thanks Rob I appreciate you dropping by:-) 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

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

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 !!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

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!

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

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 :)

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

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

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..)

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

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2015 4:58:00 PM

Thanks Sandra thought I would give the contest a try:-) Hugs Jan xx