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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 Date: 1/18/2015 9:26:00 PM No one uses words with more compelling power. Awesome, Jan. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/19/2015 1:08:00 AM Thanks so much for your kind words Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Bill Yates Date: 1/6/2015 12:14:00 PM I get the picture! Well sketched. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/6/2015 2:54:00 PM Thanks so much for dropping by Bill:-) Hugs jan xx

Poetiq1der Simmons Date: 1/2/2015 7:53:00 PM Peace and God's Blessings to you and yours...Fabulous! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/2/2015 8:10:00 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 Date: 12/10/2014 12:45:00 AM Well this is very nice :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/10/2014 3:32:00 AM Thanks so much for dropping by to comment Debbie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 12/9/2014 2:23:00 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 Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 12/9/2014 5:47:00 PM very beautiful Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2014 3:37:00 PM I have no idea where this dark write came from Eve so different to my usual style:-) Hugs jan xx

Mama Bear Date: 12/9/2014 10:01:00 AM Glad it was a figment of your imagination We need your lovely poems on the soup blessings Edith Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2014 10:50:00 AM Thanks so much Mama Bear:-) Hugs Jan x

Meg Anderson Date: 11/26/2014 7:43:00 PM Very nice imagery. I liked it. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/27/2014 9:42:00 AM Thanks so much Meg:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 11/21/2014 10:20:00 PM You sent chills up my spine, Jan! Coming back with my congrats!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/22/2014 4:52:00 AM Thanks so much Rhonda:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless Date: 11/16/2014 5:02:00 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. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2014 5:10:00 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 Date: 11/16/2014 2:18:00 PM Dropping back with my Congratulations on your win Jan. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2014 2:21:00 PM Thanks so much my friend:-) Hugs jan xxx

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/16/2014 2:14:00 PM Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Sara Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2014 2:17:00 PM Thanks so much Sara:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight Date: 11/16/2014 9:58:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2014 9:59:00 AM Thanks so much Sandra i have no idea where the inspiration came from for this one! Hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/15/2014 5:37:00 PM this interpretation of the me hits me, jan... defining, solemn write.. thank you for joining my contest and big congrats!.. hugggs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/15/2014 5:40:00 PM Thanks so much Nette I was delighted to be placed in your contest:-) hugs jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 11/15/2014 7:39:00 AM Congrats Jan on the win, I'm happy this made it to the top; happy Weekend...huggs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/15/2014 8:00:00 AM thanks Kayod5 I am glad Nette liked it:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards Date: 11/11/2014 7:53:00 PM Wow, you took a different twist and made this contest so unique !! Well done, Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2014 7:57:00 PM Thanks Carrie I have no idea what inspired this poem it is very deep and dark for me:-( Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/11/2014 3:47:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2014 3:48:00 PM Thanks Sara its not my usual style a bit deep and dark for me! Hugs Jan xx

Millicent Mashatola Date: 11/11/2014 1:12:00 AM I love this piece....best wishes Milly <3 hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2014 1:29:00 AM Many thanks for dropping by Milly:-) Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick Date: 11/10/2014 8:40:00 PM Creepy! I love it...BG Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2014 1:07:00 AM Thanks so much Barbara - not sure where the inspiration came from its not my usual style! hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton Date: 11/10/2014 8:24:00 PM very chilling Jan yet hauntingly lovely gl in contest hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2014 1:06:00 AM Thanks so much Shadow:-) hugs Jan x

Frederic Parker Date: 11/10/2014 6:40:00 PM Strong entry Jan, this is really good...good luck Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2014 1:05:00 AM Thanks so much Frederic - I don't know where this creepy write came from! hugs jan x

Paul Callus Date: 11/10/2014 6:16:00 PM back again ... I think I forgot the rating...a 7 it is and a fav too!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2014 1:05:00 AM oh thank you so much Paul:-)Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus Date: 11/10/2014 6:07:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/10/2014 6:09:00 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 Date: 11/10/2014 6:02:00 PM excellent pen jan really very beautifully painted piece dear friend Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/10/2014 6:05:00 PM Thank you so much Liam i do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne Date: 11/10/2014 5:20:00 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. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/10/2014 5:27:00 PM oh you flatter me my friend! Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne Date: 11/10/2014 5:17:00 PM Jan, how do you write about silhouettes without it being dark. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/10/2014 5:26:00 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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