Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Premiere Contest, "One Night In A Haunted Manor", 
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
Judged: 01/23/2019  - 7th Place
Form: Anipestic Tetrameter  -/--/--/--/

 Premiere Contest, "Horror" Sponsor, Seth Pina

http://frightfind.com/mohonk-mountain-house/  

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In addition to presidents and the like, one of the Mohonk’s claims to fame is that it has been a regular haunt of none other than famed horror novelist, Stephen King. Because of this, the Mohonk is thought to be one of the possible inspirations for King’s classic work, "The Shining", a story that just happens to be about a haunted hotel. While the haunted Stanley Hotel in Colorado is usually credited as “The Shining Hotel” — and has done everything it possibly can to capitalize on this legend — fans have conflicting opinions.  And while the Stanley Hotel may or may not have been the start of the “official” story, it’s hard to imagine that so many frequent trips to the Mohonk wouldn’t have made some sort of lasting impression on King’s mind as he wrote his famous novel.  
Reference: https://frightfind.com/mohonk-mountain-house/

One Night In a Haunted Manor

Mohonk Mountain House is a rapturous place
where we love to visit and walk the long trails;
partake in its charming Victorian grace.
A mystical ambiance- there still prevails.

A manor-like hotel for overnight guests,
we managed to sleep there a Saturday night.
The hallways were long, and at once did suggest
past visions we'd seen which left us with much fright.

Contraptions, wall-mounted, held hoses wound up
with nozzles at end placed to put out a fire.
So much like a movie, we'd seen where setup
did look much the same and so dreadfully dire.

That night, we awoke with some noises we heard
that sounded as though they were right in our room.
A voice giggling loudly- now this was absurd,
as women-like shadows quick-heightened our gloom.

We managed to sleep, but woke up- from a dream?
Fire hoses were chasing us down the long hall!
The nozzles were faces with teeth, made us scream!
They smothered and bit us in that horrid brawl.

Next morning we saw, on the desk, a brochure,
a story which made our hair stand up on end,
that Stephen King frequented Mohonk- proved sure,
ghosts helped shape 'The Shining'- that horror he penned!

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Jennifer Proxenos January 26, 2019 at 1:04 PM Hi Sandra, Dropping by to congratulate you on your win - a real spooky poem! Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Sandra Haight January 27, 2019 at 6:01 PM Thank you very much, Jennifer! Your visit, congrats, and supportive comment are much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire January 23, 2019 at 7:33 PM Wow! To think this is a real place and the activities that took place there inspired "The Shining." Your story rivals King's in the way the hoses with faces chased you down the hall. Very, Very cool poem. Congratulations on your win in Tania's contest. I'm enjoying reading all the winning entries, but how will I sleep tonight? Eerie! Best wishes, Carolyn Sandra Haight January 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM Thank you, Carolyn, for your very supportive comments and congrats. We have stayed there numerous times, but I still think about all the stories and rumors, and those long hallways do spook me! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper January 23, 2019 at 7:31 PM Nicely done, Sandra, you have created great imagery and feeling on your well written poem. . Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight January 27, 2019 at 5:58 PM Thank you very much, Eve. I am pleased that you enjoyed reading it and I appreciate your visit and supportive comments and congrats so much. Hugs, Sandra

Tania Kitchin January 23, 2019 at 6:04 PM A great write Sandra, I don't think I would ever stay there! Congratulations on your winning placement! Sandra Haight January 27, 2019 at 5:58 PM Thank you, Tania, for the inspiring contest and for my nice placement. We have stayed there...a very beautiful place, but those long hallways and rumors still bother me!! :( Hugs, Sandra