Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

Shadows At Night

Powder puff clouds drift in dark dusky sky
Obscuring the moonbeams way up high
Murky shadows dance upon the street
Unnerving passers-by as they meet

Skeletal winter branches wave their fingers
in swirling grey mist, see how it lingers
I hurry past as the shadows frighten me
Their ghostly forms are plain to see

Bright moon peeps round and brings me light
Its shining face is such a reassuring sight
Creepy shadows are slowly diminished 
My midnight walk will soon be finished 

I hurry home as the shadows slink away
They will rest now and return another day
As soon as dawn breaks, the eerie shadows die
Bright golden sun will illuminate the sky



11~15~15

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Arthur Vaso November 29, 2015 at 2:04 AM Jan this is wonderful, you have such a wide range of talent! Jan Allison November 29, 2015 at 3:34 AM Thanks Arthur I do appreciate your comments and support:-) hugs Jan xx

Peter Klatzow November 19, 2015 at 1:08 AM Beautiful little poem. May I set it to music? Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 4:47 AM Do let me know when it is finished I would love to hear it performed :-) I wrote my first piece to music yesterday - homeward bound for contest - I would love your opinion on the piece:-) I am not musical at all and am in awe of people with this creative skill:-) hugs Jan xx Peter Klatzow November 19, 2015 at 2:47 AM Thank you. As soon as it gets performed. I am composing a set of songs about the night. Your poem will be in very good company! Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 2:20 AM Oh Peter I would be honoured - please let me hear the finished version:-) hugs jan xx

Abdullah Alhemaidy November 17, 2015 at 10:43 AM Wonderful poem and reading. Have a wonderful time :) Jan Allison November 17, 2015 at 11:45 AM thanks for the lovely comment:-) hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie November 16, 2015 at 6:02 PM G'day Jan... nice rhythm and good rhyme Jan as you take us an eerie stroll - Lindsay Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 6:04 PM Thanks Lindsay:-) I only just got this written in time - my muse has been a bit of a stroppy mare lately lol:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Godwin November 16, 2015 at 4:08 AM Congratulations! Oh, happy day - enjoy, Jan ... CayCay Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 7:39 AM Thanks CayCay:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A November 16, 2015 at 12:18 AM Jan, Congratulations on your Shadows at Night win. Love **SKAT**

Eve Roper November 15, 2015 at 10:41 PM Wonderful win dear friend :) Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 7:40 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Robert Lindley November 15, 2015 at 9:17 PM Jan, a truly fine poem and a great win my friend!! Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 7:39 AM Thanks Robert:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2015 at 5:13 PM wow, Jan, how did I ever miss this one. You are having a banner day for contests!! Great imagery, Jan. Congratulations. Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 5:17 PM I only wrote it at the last minute yesterday Andrea - been suffering with my muse and the stroppy mare decided to inspire me at the last second:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus November 15, 2015 at 4:01 PM Jan, Congratulations on this lovely poem teeming with imagery! A worthy winner, without a shadow of doubt:) I intended taking part in this contest, and only now I realized that it had closed and been judged! Hugs // paul Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 4:07 PM I only wrote it at the last minute Paul I am delighted Shadow liked it and it placed well:-) hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton November 15, 2015 at 1:57 PM lovely poem Jan congrats on placing hugs Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 2:13 PM Oh wow thanks Shadow I only wrote it yesterday:-) I am delighted my muse has finally come back:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin November 15, 2015 at 11:07 AM Your muse found a beautifully poetic path to walk at midnight (MIDNIGHT CONTEST) among the shadows. I enjoyed your poem very much. (can a poem be entered into 2 contests at the same time?) ... CayCay Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 11:17 AM I have thought about entering it into that one too CayCay:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Shaw November 15, 2015 at 10:29 AM Hi Jan, this is a wonderful poem on shadows at night! You capture all of the emotions one might feel on that midnight walk. I love the first two lines. Excellent and a definite 7 !!! Hugs, Kim xx Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 10:31 AM Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong November 14, 2015 at 10:05 PM A wonderful entry for the contest Jan. It is sure to be on the winner's list. Superb imagery! Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 6:32 AM Thanks Connie I do hope Shadow likes it:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars November 14, 2015 at 9:56 PM 77777! Awesome imagery and the flow you carry lingers in my head..Good luck in the contest I KNOW you will do well :) -LU *smiles* Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 6:32 AM Thanks Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith November 14, 2015 at 8:34 PM Wow Jan this is enchanting...filled with great imagery and alliteration...a fav Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 6:31 AM Thanks Tim:-) my muse has deserted me lately I am pleased she is getting her act together at last:-) hugs Jan xx

Ettie Christian-Bowling November 14, 2015 at 8:12 PM Breath taking poem Darling A 7!-Love Ettie Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 6:30 AM Thanks Ettie:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane November 14, 2015 at 8:05 PM This is terrific, Jan. I wondered if you found the picture before you wrote this. If not, you couldn't have found a better one to depict your words. Lin Lane November 14, 2015 at 8:14 PM I do that too, and sometimes it takes longer to find the right one then it does to write the poem. So many choices. ;) Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 8:10 PM I always write my poems and then I find a suitable picture Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer November 14, 2015 at 7:40 PM beautifully written, jan! this should rank high in the contest - best of luck! Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 7:44 PM Thanks Ilene:-) Hugs jan xx