Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

One Night In a Haunted Manor

For so many years my one desire was to stay all night in a haunted manor
With candelabras to lighten my way, heated by the warmth of a welcome fire
Haunted perchance by a lady in white over the years such yearnings to find her 
Whilst visiting a medieval Maiden’s Tower atop of an ancient manor house
I entered a room closed to the public, trying to escape a marauding mouse
In the late afternoon as I explored further, through a creaky oak door I emerged
A cell like room so sparse and small, apart from a bed there was nothing at all
Feeling sleepy I laid upon the bed, as slowly my imaginings began to take over
I felt the presence of a fragile young girl, as falling asleep I could hear her weep
Locking her away for so many years; her family was told that she was insane
But really she was just misunderstood, such a waste of a life never let out again
So cruelly imprisoned for so many years, eventually she did lose her mind
When finally she died, her spirit remained; unable to leave it was left behind
Listening to her story I showed her compassion, and persuaded her spirit to rest
For until her spirit was able to leave, her poor sweet soul was left unblessed 
On waking at dawn I was cold and alone and I wondered was this all a dream
but there on the floor the white dress she wore, her soul now at peace it would seem


3rd January 2019
Competition: One Night In A Haunted Manor
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
4th placement in a Premier contest

Ultimate January 2019
Brian Strand

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Eve Roper January 23, 2019 at 7:29 PM Nicely done, Ann, you have created great imagery and feeling on your well written poem. . Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve ~`* Ann Gilmour January 24, 2019 at 12:51 PM Many thanks Eve for your lovely comments and hugs! Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Carolyn Devonshire January 23, 2019 at 7:17 PM Ann, the story behind your write is very creative and I like the way you helped the girl's ghost cross over so her spirit could be at rest. This would make a great move! Congratulations on your win in Tania's contest. Best wishes, Carolyn Ann Gilmour January 24, 2019 at 12:49 PM Thank you so much Carolyn for your lovely comments and so glad you liked it. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tania Kitchin January 23, 2019 at 5:58 PM Ann, I really liked your scary tale and the spooky imagery, congratulations on your winning placement! Ann Gilmour January 23, 2019 at 6:40 PM Thank you so much Tania for my 4th placement in your great contest. I really enjoyed writing this poem and I am so pleased with my placement. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vladislav Raven January 4, 2019 at 1:05 PM HI Ann, this is such a wonderful tale that flows from your pen. I was captivated from beginning to end. I do love such stories. It is sad that some are so true. Would that all would move on to whatever fate awaits them. You have told an excellent tale and I hope it does well for you in the contest. Have a wonderful wekend. Hugs....Mike. XX. Have a wonderful 2019. Ann Gilmour January 4, 2019 at 1:29 PM Gosh, thank you so much Mike, I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem and thank you for your lovely comments, which I truly appreciate. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2019 with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Mystic Rose Rose January 4, 2019 at 6:27 AM I do believe in souls that haven't quite crossed over, it was nice that you helped her go to the light, a wonderful story well told Ann, have a great day, thanks for sharing , Ann Gilmour January 4, 2019 at 10:45 AM Yes I believe that too Pixie, although my poem was fictional for the competition. Kindest thoughts Ann xx