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Pompeii Visit

volcano erupts
bodies covered in ashes
fear etched on faces

10th September 2017

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Terry Shuff

September 15, 2017 at 10:13 AM

Senryu, is agood choice for capturing their last moments. I think poets can see and feel these past tragedies in the present moment. Its difficult to walk away. I couldnt walk away from Winstons andClementines, grave sight .Thank you for your comment on The Antique Store

Jan Allison

September 15, 2017 at 11:07 AM

Gee Terry you have taken me back to my childhood as we went to Sulgrave several times and visited the grave I think it was in Bladon:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

September 14, 2017 at 6:08 AM

your words leave the image etched on ink jan beautifully painted pal

Jan Allison

September 14, 2017 at 12:56 PM

Thanks Liam, if you ever get the chance do visit Pompeii and Herculaneum (which I preferred as it is so much better preserved):-) hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings

September 13, 2017 at 2:39 PM

I was in Pompeii many years ago, the figures are really haunting. Well expressed in this Senryu // Barry

Jan Allison

September 13, 2017 at 3:08 PM

That is the exact word to use Barry it is haunting to see their contorted bodies and the terror on their faces is evident for all to see:-( hugs jan xx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

September 13, 2017 at 7:09 AM

Freeze-frame shot of that fateful day of Pompeii. You have correctly said "frozen in time".Great write. Love.

Jan Allison

September 13, 2017 at 7:49 AM

Yes frozen in time for eternity - it is fascinating to visit and the archaeological work is still on going:-) hugs jan xx

Matthew Anish

September 12, 2017 at 9:10 PM

You stuck to the 5 7 5 format which is all to the good! Chilling portrait you drew here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison

September 13, 2017 at 1:25 AM

I took the photograph Matthew. Their bodies are frozen in time it is quite emotional to see them especially their faces. :-( hugs jan xx

Jack Horne

September 12, 2017 at 12:04 PM

yes, this sums up so well those sad figures displayed there - I've been to Pompeii twice & still haven't seen half of it!

Jan Allison

September 12, 2017 at 5:25 PM

We did a 2 hour tour with a guide then another 2 hours by ourselves. gee there is so much to see but I think we were Pompeiied out especially with it being so hot. i actually preferred Herculaneum as it is so much better preserved:-) we hope to go to Italy again i would now like to go to Naples to see the museum as many of the artifacts from Pompeii are there:-) hugs jan x

Emma Sivey

September 11, 2017 at 6:19 AM

Jan, this poem is very good. I really liked it. So you are in Pompeii? I've never been out of the country except for Canada with my husband. Maybe someday we'll go somewhere. Now that Abigail is in college. Lovely. Emma :)

Jan Allison

September 11, 2017 at 9:07 AM

Hi Emma oh it is so lovely to see YOU visit. I hope you will consider putting pen to paper and amaze us with your words :-) Yes we are in Italy the Amalfi coast is spectacular and I achieved my bucket list dream of visiting Pompeii but I was surprised that I preferred Herculaneum as it is better preserved and the mosaics and frescos are stunning. If you ever get the chance to visit Italy it can highly recommended it:-) Hope Russel is making good progress:-) hugs Jan xx

Russell Sivey

September 11, 2017 at 4:53 AM

Wow, this is a very powerful write my friend! You have completely written a marvelous and perfected poem! I surely loved reading your amazing piece here this morning (I had a TON of homework to do yesterday)! What a brilliant piece, such a wonderful poem Jan, a Senryu worthy of remembering! Great Work!!

Jan Allison

September 11, 2017 at 5:52 AM

If you ever get the chance to see Pompeii and Herculaneum it is well worth the visit... it has been on my bucket list for many years and I have finally achieved that dream:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

September 10, 2017 at 7:14 PM

Isn't it just astounding that we can see their emotions, etched on their faces, as they went through this historic and horrendous event eons ago? An amazing write Jan. A beautiful senryu that captures these sad moments vividly. I enjoyed your great poem this evening :)

Susan Ashley

September 11, 2017 at 6:25 PM

Yes Jan, this is all so fascinating. My daughter visited there over this past summer and has some amazing pics of the sight. She loved it and I loved her pics! :) Susan

Jan Allison

September 11, 2017 at 5:49 AM

Thanks so much Susan it is incredible they have managed to excavate both Pompeii and Herculaneum and so much is preserved especially murals and mosaic floors. they are still doing archaeological work on both sites and I read an article recently that with technology they are now able to scan the bodies . hugs jan xx