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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

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

Jerry T Curtis April 28, 2017 at 6:57 AM So I see you have met my ex-mother-in-law Jan Allison April 30, 2017 at 2:27 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 April 27, 2017 at 6:04 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 Jan Allison April 30, 2017 at 2:26 PM ha ha ha so you have met her before lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenny Brewer April 27, 2017 at 4:07 PM Hiya hun xx. Absolutely Fabulous poem,this one is my kind of poem.Love it. Xxxx Mahoosive Hugs, Jenny Jan Allison April 30, 2017 at 2:24 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 April 14, 2017 at 6:14 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! Jan Allison April 14, 2017 at 6:15 PM I was inspired by the contest but would never enter this particular sponsor's contests Cecilia:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France April 1, 2017 at 8:45 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~ Jan Allison April 3, 2017 at 3:03 PM I will never enter her contests but if the theme inspires a poem then I will post it:-) hugs Jan xx

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

Lynn Marie March 30, 2017 at 1:26 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. Jan Allison March 30, 2017 at 11:32 AM I wouldn't want to meet her either its bad enough she is in my imagination lol:-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet March 29, 2017 at 11:44 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 Jan Allison March 29, 2017 at 11:46 AM Thanks so much for your detailed comment Emile:-) hugs Jan xx

Maria Williams March 29, 2017 at 7:44 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 Jan Allison March 29, 2017 at 8:46 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 March 28, 2017 at 9:17 PM What a thoroughly unappealing creature! Great description, Jan, and good luck in the contest. Jan Allison March 29, 2017 at 2:54 AM Thanks Agnes - its not for the contest just inspired by the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman March 28, 2017 at 7:58 PM Great imagery in this creepy fisher woman creature poem Jan~I would've hurried too lol! hugs~Che :) Jan Allison March 28, 2017 at 8:04 PM Thanks Cheryl:-) hugs jan xx

Chris Green March 28, 2017 at 4:36 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 Jan Allison March 28, 2017 at 4:44 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 March 28, 2017 at 4:32 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 Jan Allison March 28, 2017 at 4:43 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 March 28, 2017 at 4:32 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 Jan Allison March 28, 2017 at 4:41 PM Thanks Lisa I was inspired by the contest but will not be entering:-) hugs jan xx