Jan Allison Poet Verse

Silhouette of the Night

Witching hour is upon us 
Dusky clouds, falling, swirling
Obscuring the crescent moon
Skeleton fingered branches
Beckoning me in the wind 
As I creep past the grave stones
To my final resting place

Jan Allison
10th November 2014
Contest: Silhouette of a Heptagonet
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
~awarded 5th place~

Syllable Counter Used - 'How Many Syllables' 7,7,7,7,7,7,7

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Paul Schneiter January 18, 2015 at 9:26 PM No one uses words with more compelling power. Awesome, Jan. Jan Allison January 19, 2015 at 1:08 AM Thanks so much for your kind words Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Bill Yates January 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM I get the picture! Well sketched. Jan Allison January 6, 2015 at 2:54 PM Thanks so much for dropping by Bill:-) Hugs jan xx

Poetiq1der Simmons January 2, 2015 at 7:53 PM Peace and God's Blessings to you and yours...Fabulous! Jan Allison January 2, 2015 at 8:10 PM thanks again Don this was a very dark write for me i still have no idea where the inspiration came from:-)Hugs Jan xx

Debbie Duncan December 10, 2014 at 12:45 AM Well this is very nice :) Jan Allison December 10, 2014 at 3:32 AM Thanks so much for dropping by to comment Debbie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper December 9, 2014 at 2:23 PM Skeleton finger branches beckoning me A very descriptive write, I don't know if I' want to be out in that vision. . Blessing to you my friend eve 7 Eve Roper December 9, 2014 at 5:47 PM very beautiful Jan Allison December 9, 2014 at 3:37 PM I have no idea where this dark write came from Eve so different to my usual style:-) Hugs jan xx

Mama Bear December 9, 2014 at 10:01 AM Glad it was a figment of your imagination We need your lovely poems on the soup blessings Edith Jan Allison December 9, 2014 at 10:50 AM Thanks so much Mama Bear:-) Hugs Jan x

Meg Anderson November 26, 2014 at 7:43 PM Very nice imagery. I liked it. Jan Allison November 27, 2014 at 9:42 AM Thanks so much Meg:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders November 21, 2014 at 10:20 PM You sent chills up my spine, Jan! Coming back with my congrats!! Jan Allison November 22, 2014 at 4:52 AM Thanks so much Rhonda:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless November 16, 2014 at 5:02 PM OH, Jan, one from the dark side of the silhouette. Very well written - gave me a little shiver as I read the last two lines. Jan Allison November 16, 2014 at 5:10 PM Thanks John I have no idea where this dark write came from its a step away from my usual style! Hugs jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans November 16, 2014 at 2:18 PM Dropping back with my Congratulations on your win Jan. Jan Allison November 16, 2014 at 2:21 PM Thanks so much my friend:-) Hugs jan xxx

Sara Kendrick November 16, 2014 at 2:14 PM Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Sara Jan Allison November 16, 2014 at 2:17 PM Thanks so much Sara:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight November 16, 2014 at 9:58 AM Jan, such a haunting image in your poem. I will remember it whenever I visit our final resting place. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison November 16, 2014 at 9:59 AM Thanks so much Sandra i have no idea where the inspiration came from for this one! Hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud November 15, 2014 at 5:37 PM this interpretation of the me hits me, jan... defining, solemn write.. thank you for joining my contest and big congrats!.. hugggs Jan Allison November 15, 2014 at 5:40 PM Thanks so much Nette I was delighted to be placed in your contest:-) hugs jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode November 15, 2014 at 7:39 AM Congrats Jan on the win, I'm happy this made it to the top; happy Weekend...huggs Jan Allison November 15, 2014 at 8:00 AM thanks Kayod5 I am glad Nette liked it:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards November 11, 2014 at 7:53 PM Wow, you took a different twist and made this contest so unique !! Well done, Jan! Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 7:57 PM Thanks Carrie I have no idea what inspired this poem it is very deep and dark for me:-( Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick November 11, 2014 at 3:47 PM Reads like a winner..Great idea for this time of year..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 3:48 PM Thanks Sara its not my usual style a bit deep and dark for me! Hugs Jan xx

Millicent Mashatola November 11, 2014 at 1:12 AM I love this piece....best wishes Milly <3 hugs Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 1:29 AM Many thanks for dropping by Milly:-) Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick November 10, 2014 at 8:40 PM Creepy! I love it...BG Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 1:07 AM Thanks so much Barbara - not sure where the inspiration came from its not my usual style! hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton November 10, 2014 at 8:24 PM very chilling Jan yet hauntingly lovely gl in contest hugs Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 1:06 AM Thanks so much Shadow:-) hugs Jan x

Frederic Parker November 10, 2014 at 6:40 PM Strong entry Jan, this is really good...good luck Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 1:05 AM Thanks so much Frederic - I don't know where this creepy write came from! hugs jan x

Paul Callus November 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM back again ... I think I forgot the rating...a 7 it is and a fav too!! Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 1:05 AM oh thank you so much Paul:-)Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus November 10, 2014 at 6:07 PM Ahhh this must be Jan Poe writing! Dark and eerie! You created a hauntingly valid atmosphere Jan; that final line very punchy. hugs // paul Jan Allison November 10, 2014 at 6:09 PM I've no idea where this came from Paul it is so different to my usual style but I have to go with the flow! Hugs Jan xxx

Liam Mcdaid November 10, 2014 at 6:02 PM excellent pen jan really very beautifully painted piece dear friend Jan Allison November 10, 2014 at 6:05 PM Thank you so much Liam i do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne November 10, 2014 at 5:20 PM All joking aside you should write more dark poetry you do it well and it is good to change it up it creates growth. I mean assuming you can get any better considering how great you already are. Jan Allison November 10, 2014 at 5:27 PM oh you flatter me my friend! Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne November 10, 2014 at 5:17 PM Jan, how do you write about silhouettes without it being dark. Jan Allison November 10, 2014 at 5:26 PM lol - I can write about many things I have never experienced Maurice - its called a vivid imagination and i know you are blessed with that my friend lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

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