Jan Allison Poet Free verse

Streetlights

The daylight hours start to fade and die
Darkness creeps upon us like a stalking black cat
Streetlights flank both sides of the road 
Looming large like massive matches waiting to be ignited
Special sensors activate, striking them into life
Dim at first then building to illuminate our way
Gradually the lustrous shimmer intensifies
Glowing giant angels with gleaming halos
Sodium bulbs emitting a golden aura
Shining in the dark with a comforting light 
Beaming brilliance on our world making it bright
Meandering into the distance like a yellow corn snake
Guiding us on our way along our streets and roads



Jan Allison
2nd October 2014
Contest: Find The Puzzle T A R N D A I
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud ~awarded 5th place~

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Maurice Yvonne October 11, 2014 at 2:17 PM Congratulations on a radiant win. Maurice Yvonne October 11, 2014 at 3:10 PM A radiant smile. Jan Allison October 11, 2014 at 2:22 PM Thanks Maurice:-) that made me smile. Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta October 10, 2014 at 10:42 PM Nicely composed poem quite creative, Jan, congrats on the win Jan Allison October 11, 2014 at 2:41 AM Thanks Dr Mehta:-) hugs Jan xx

Verlena S. Walker October 10, 2014 at 7:37 PM Congratulations on your high marks in the contest Jan. Did you unscramble the word? Verlena Jan Allison October 11, 2014 at 2:41 AM It was radiant - I love anagrams:-) thanks for the lovely comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans October 10, 2014 at 6:41 PM Sorry I missed this Jan, but I'm happy to see you here. Congratulations on your win. Jan Allison October 10, 2014 at 6:43 PM Many thanks Brenda:-) hugs jan xxx

David Mohn October 10, 2014 at 6:08 PM Lovely Jan...congrats and thanks for the comment on mine as well...have a wonderful weekend Jan Allison October 10, 2014 at 6:09 PM Thanks so much David - enjoy your weekend too:-) hugs jan xxx

Robert Nehls October 5, 2014 at 7:58 AM Hi, Jan. I love the way you compared street lights with the halos of glowing giant angels. This is a beautiful tribute to God's glowing light that leads us on our way when times are dark. You, my friend have given me a wonderful vision..... Robert. Jan Allison October 5, 2014 at 9:15 AM Oh thank you so much for that glowing comment Robert:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid October 4, 2014 at 2:37 AM really very beautifully penned jan excellent vision drawn Jan Allison October 4, 2014 at 3:56 AM Many thanks for your kind words Liam:-) hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus October 3, 2014 at 12:35 PM Lovely write, Jan; struck most by the line: "Meandering into the distance like a yellow corn snake". I still have to attempt this contest, but I have to make out that puzzle first! hugs // paul Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 12:38 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Paul. I did find the write a struggle and left it for a while ... but got there in the end with inspiration from hubby:-) xx

Maurice Yvonne October 3, 2014 at 10:09 AM I do have a long list of favs Jan. I think it is important to riddle the top 100 lists with a variety of poets. I fav for many reasons. Poems with few comments yet there is a simple magic I will fav to perhaps pick up a poets day. Great poems like this one. They are little gifts we can hand out. So easy to do. I know how to read my list to recognize my absolute favorites when I want to visit them for another read. Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 12:39 PM Oh thanks for that info Maurice:-) Hugs Jan xxx Maurice Yvonne October 3, 2014 at 10:26 AM The amount of favs has the largest if not the only effect on that list. I learn quickly in these matters. Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 10:16 AM yes the top 100 is rather 4 musky tears heavy lol - i have no idea how they are rated if it is on number of comments/rating/ favourites but I try and comment on as wide a variety of people as possible:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne October 3, 2014 at 9:27 AM This is excellent Jan, I have to fav this write. Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM Aww thanks so much Maurice you must have a very long list of favourites my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless October 3, 2014 at 5:10 AM I'm with Andrea, loved the image of the yellow corn snake slithering along the road Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 5:56 AM Thanks for the lovely comment John:-) I have to admit I've never seen a yellow cornsnake!!! Hugs Jan xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis October 3, 2014 at 4:02 AM Whoever reads this magnificent depiction of the coming of night, certain am I, would never miss the light of day! Marvelous! A seven! Good luck dear, Jan! Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 5:54 AM Thank you so much Demetrios:-) hugs Jan xxx

Connie Marcum Wong October 3, 2014 at 3:15 AM Wow Jan, Nette is sure to love the intrigue in this wonderful entry. Best of luck in the contest. Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 3:31 AM Thanks so much Connie - i did struggle with it for a while then hubby gave me some inspiration and I got there in the end:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich October 2, 2014 at 11:03 PM dang, why must her contests always fill up so fast??? Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 1:39 AM Its still there Andrea its called' find the puzzle ' the theme is streetlights' hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich October 2, 2014 at 11:02 PM ooh, I like that yellow corn snake image. Very nicely done, Jan. This is the NEXT poem I want to be working on. Wish me luck!!!!! Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 1:38 AM You are awesome Andrea and inspire me - I am sure you will pen a masterpiece. Hugs jan xxx

Arthur Vaso October 2, 2014 at 10:20 PM This just shows you are are streetwise and very bright! Loved this! Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 1:37 AM Hubby helped with some ideas as I was struggling with a couple of lines but I got there in the end:-) thanks for dropping by:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance October 2, 2014 at 8:08 PM WOW! you go girl! you are awesome. your writing is shining bright! you are a star, :) lots of love :) Casarah Nance October 3, 2014 at 6:13 AM I'm trying! Not enough hours in the day, I'm delivering 5 days a week and even drove double routes, we need more volunteers :( I have missed you too but at least try to stop by daily. hugss Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 1:36 AM Thanks as ever Casarah have missed you around lately:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith October 2, 2014 at 7:42 PM That lit up my night:).....I have to go see what these puzzles are all about....hugs Tim Jan Allison October 3, 2014 at 1:35 AM Thanks as ever for your friendship and support Tim:-) hugs Jan xxx

Dorian Petersen Potter October 2, 2014 at 6:54 PM I liked it a lot Jan! I wish you the best in the contest ! I also given you 7 for these very nice verses you penned :) hugs! Love and light! xxxx D Jan Allison October 2, 2014 at 6:57 PM Thanks for your continued support Dorian:-) hugs Jan xxx

Frederic Parker October 2, 2014 at 6:41 PM nice read Jan, good luck in the contest Jan Allison October 2, 2014 at 6:45 PM thanks for the lovely comment Frederic:-) Hugs Jan xx