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The Mythical Fisher Woman - Inspired By Contest

I encountered her on a dark stormy night
Her huge trout like lips were a scary sight
Strands of white spittle formed on angry lips
huge folds of fat spilled over her wobbly hips
With scaly grey skin and blood red eyes
and legs so fat they chafed her thighs
Hair tangled and matted like limp seaweed
She reeked like a fish of an ancient breed
Reaching out for me with her claw like nails
Slime dripped from her hands like rancid snails
I tossed her a coin and hurried on my way
She’s not been seen since that stormy day

03-28~17

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2017

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 4/29/2017 3:05:00 PM I can see all these actions happening in my imagination. It seemed so scary. A great write. Also a 7 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/30/2017 2:27:00 PM Yes she is quite a repulsive creature Darlene lol:-) hugs jan xx

Jerry T Curtis Date: 4/28/2017 6:57:00 AM So I see you have met my ex-mother-in-law Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/30/2017 2:27:00 PM ha ha ha i daren't write poems about mine as she's dead but she has inspired several poems but i won't admit to which lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Buck Date: 4/27/2017 6:04:00 PM Jan: I had hoped before you finished, you would mention her name. I think I dated her in high school. Thank you , once again for sharing your work with all of us on the soup. oldbuck Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/30/2017 2:26:00 PM ha ha ha so you have met her before lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenny Brewer Date: 4/27/2017 4:07:00 PM Hiya hun xx. Absolutely Fabulous poem,this one is my kind of poem.Love it. Xxxx Mahoosive Hugs, Jenny Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/30/2017 2:24:00 PM You my friend are absolutely fabulous - without your encouragement I would never ever have dreamed of posting my poems on soup:-) I will always be indebted to you:-) hugs Jan xx

Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer Date: 4/14/2017 6:14:00 PM Fantastic Jan! If you are referring to the contest I think, the form was to be free - I also was inspired to do a rhymed verse instead - so much more mythical! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/14/2017 6:15:00 PM I was inspired by the contest but would never enter this particular sponsor's contests Cecilia:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France Date: 4/1/2017 8:45:00 AM Jan, yikes she sure is creepy and beastly...it gives me chills, contest or not, this is a WINNER, A7 ++++++ AND FAV, Imagine a trophy in your hands~ Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/3/2017 3:03:00 PM I will never enter her contests but if the theme inspires a poem then I will post it:-) hugs Jan xx

Carol Eastman Date: 3/30/2017 8:56:00 AM Love the descriptive words and how you melded the image together. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2017 11:33:00 AM Thanks Carol welcome home to soup again have missed you xx!:-) hugs Jan xx

Lynn Marie Date: 3/30/2017 1:26:00 AM This feels like a fun write for you crafting this ghastly woman..lol You went all out, her description is amazing! I would not want to encounter her, day or night.:-) Terrific piece Jan :-) lynnxxx hope you are well :-) I'm catching up. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/30/2017 11:32:00 AM I wouldn't want to meet her either its bad enough she is in my imagination lol:-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet Date: 3/29/2017 11:44:00 AM Your words sound good and paint a many colored canvas of sights and sounds that the reader can relate to. I am captured by these images and the descriptive power of your words. You have managed to capture the spirit of this creature for all to ponder and enjoy. Emile. #7 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/29/2017 11:46:00 AM Thanks so much for your detailed comment Emile:-) hugs Jan xx

Maria Williams Date: 3/29/2017 7:44:00 AM Oh my gosh, your description of this mystical sea human gives me chills. I would love to see her on a stormy night. Nothing like a good scare. Great stuff Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/29/2017 8:46:00 AM Thanks Maria I did enjoy writing this one ... I used the contest as my inspiration but the poem is not for it:-)hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe Date: 3/28/2017 9:17:00 PM What a thoroughly unappealing creature! Great description, Jan, and good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/29/2017 2:54:00 AM Thanks Agnes - its not for the contest just inspired by the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman Date: 3/28/2017 7:58:00 PM Great imagery in this creepy fisher woman creature poem Jan~I would've hurried too lol! hugs~Che :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/28/2017 8:04:00 PM Thanks Cheryl:-) hugs jan xx

Chris Green Date: 3/28/2017 4:36:00 PM Very cool, very creepy and so much fun to read Jan. This one really floors me, it is that good. For a moment while reading I fell into this poetic story and if not for the coin being tossed, I might still be there. Good luck in the contest Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/28/2017 4:44:00 PM I have such a vivid image of this woman in my mind Chris I hope I never get to meet her for real. It's not for the contest just was inspired by it:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith Date: 3/28/2017 4:32:00 PM She must have been a test for you Jan...I was on the bus yesterday and a lady with googlie eyes got on but didn't have the fare...nearly everyone ignored her so I offered her up the dollar needed...there are many in need and it doesn't take much to help...even a little Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/28/2017 4:43:00 PM There are many in need in so many ways Tim. Talking of googlie eyes - when I saw my recent brain scans it was bizarre seeing my eyeballs I looked like Marty Feldman lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lisa Ricci Date: 3/28/2017 4:32:00 PM Hello Jan. This is an entry to be read slowly in the spirit of the moment in time. This is very expressive and a well rounded poem. Contest or not contest your words can stand on their own. Good luck with the contest. Well done Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/28/2017 4:41:00 PM Thanks Lisa I was inspired by the contest but will not be entering:-) hugs jan xx