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Summer Solstice At Stonehenge

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I was very fortunate to visit Stonehenge as a very young child, although it was not at the time of the summer solstice it was a magical mystical experience. At that time you could touch and climb on the stones but now they are protected because of erosion issues

Dawn at Stonehenge, where white robed figures take center stage, this ancient ceremony has been performed there since the Ice Age. Summer Solstice or Alban Hefin means ‘the light of the shore’ Druids celebrate this rite of ‘the cycle of life’ since days of yore. Our sun’s strength is declining as we approach the waning year. the solar god is crowned, ‘arise o sun’ is the chant onlookers hear. Summer solstice is a time to celebrate renewal, fertility and life, and many give thanks for the souls of the departed in the afterlife Summer Solstice Contest Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton 06~04~16

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Skat A

Date: 7/24/2016 1:19:00 AM

Lovely summer win... Skat

Jan Allison
Date: 7/24/2016 5:45:00 AM

Thanks Skat - great memories from my childhood - it's a wonderful place to visit:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 6/6/2016 4:10:00 PM

Well done Jan. We have the Hill of Tara in Ireland, but only the chosen few may enter on that date.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/7/2016 1:48:00 AM

Thanks Jean:-) hugs Jan xx

Karam Misra

Date: 6/6/2016 3:40:00 AM

Congrats, Jan, on a really wonderful poem and your terrific win. I wrote about the rituals at Stonehenge with references to Alban Hefin and Alban Arthan and a lot of other stuff, but it didn't see the light of day in the contest. Yours is very beautiful and very much within context. ~karam~

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2016 9:07:00 AM

Oh I'm sorry you didn't place Karam - I have visited Stonehenge as a very young child but it is only now I learned about the reason for the ritual. Put your poem in the 2nd chance contests to get extra exposure to your poem - will drop by and read it:-) hugs Jan xx

Just James

Date: 6/6/2016 12:09:00 AM

Congrats on n great win

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2016 9:04:00 AM

Thanks so much James:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/5/2016 10:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win! ; )

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2016 9:04:00 AM

Thanks so much Connie I really enjoyed this challenge:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 6/5/2016 10:11:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your win!!!!!! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2016 9:04:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 6/5/2016 7:37:00 PM

Well done and congrats in the competition, great poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2016 9:03:00 AM

Thanks so much Seosamh:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 6/5/2016 5:01:00 PM

jan, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 6/5/2016 5:52:00 PM

cheers my dear:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/5/2016 4:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in this Summer Solstice Premiere Contest, Jan. Beautifully written! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 6/5/2016 5:52:00 PM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/5/2016 4:35:00 PM

well researched Jan and quite lovely too yes there is a great sense of mystery and the stones seem to vibrate when touched congrats on placing hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/5/2016 5:51:00 PM

Many thanks Shadow it was lovely to go back to Stonehenge even if it was only through my poem it brought back some wonderful memories:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/5/2016 3:39:00 PM

Beautifully written and very informative! Excellent dearest, Jan! I feel so sorry that someone has hurt you. I wish I could do something about it for I abhor people who wrong other people! Let the love of your friends heal your heart and soul! You have my love and support! Hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/5/2016 3:42:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios - I know and understand I should forgive but some issues can never be rectified - I pity this person truly I do but forgive is something I can never ever do:-( hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/5/2016 10:14:00 AM

am at a loss for words, so beautiful, and would be great to visit when it was possible to actually touch and feel this history.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/5/2016 10:18:00 AM

It is a magical mystical place to visit Arthur - I was about 5 the first time when we went and I will never forget being able to clamber on the actual stones and touch them :-)hugs Jan xx

Mike Hauser

Date: 6/4/2016 10:28:00 PM

Another great piece

Jan Allison
Date: 6/5/2016 3:28:00 AM

Thanks Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 6/4/2016 9:03:00 PM

Definitely a Jan write; excellent form, rhyme and content that work together to form a clear and comprehensive painting. A wonderful write, Jan - a gift to us all ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2016 9:09:00 PM

Thanks CayCay - I think English Heritage were probably concerned about safety with the stability of the stones - not exactly sure of the exact reason its been many many many years since i last visited:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/4/2016 6:08:00 PM

It would be very difficult for me, being a tactile person, not to embrace the stones. I do understand why they need to keep people away though. I will bet this heads the list of winners! #7 ; )

Caycay Jennings
Date: 6/4/2016 8:59:00 PM

(I bet people are kept away because of law suits. Law suits have restricted many freedoms.)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2016 6:15:00 PM

It is many many years since we last visited I know they have a visitors center but I don't think you can get close to the stones like you used to do when I was a child:-( hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/4/2016 6:07:00 PM

We are more attached to our heavenly bodies than any of us realize. We could not exist without the sun or the moon. Your poem makes us aware of that fact and is excellent Jan. I loved hearing about your experience. Though I have been to England twice, I just never got the chance to visit there. I have always wanted to. contd.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2016 6:10:00 PM

I visited at least twice when I was a tiny child but can still remember it so vividly:-) hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 6/4/2016 4:37:00 PM

Well expressed piece, Jan. I used to live near Stonehenge and liked it when it was devoid of humans, isolated in its ancient meaning.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2016 5:02:00 PM

It's an amazing spiritual place to visit I still have such memories even though I was only very tiny when we went:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/4/2016 1:28:00 PM

- Impressive - (I've burned my fingers, only short comments today :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2016 1:38:00 PM

Oh dear Anne Lise typing must be difficult for you hope you heal quickly:-) hugs jan xx

Miraj Raha

Date: 6/4/2016 11:47:00 AM

Oh This is excellent Jan,beautiful capture of Stonehenge with rich colorful words.Brilliant write.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2016 12:01:00 PM

Thanks so much Miraj I visited many many many years ago but I still can picture it so vividly in my minds eye:-) hugs Jan xx