Vamp

I had a date by candlelight, She was the perfect date that night, I thought I’d met my own Miss Right, Until outside – oh, what a fright, She kissed my neck and took a bite! Jack Horne for Russell's Candlelight contest

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Paul Callus

Date: 10/5/2020 2:45:00 PM

A superb monorhyme with most entertaining content, Jack. I wasn't on Soup when you wrote this, but I am sure you won't mind my very belated Congratulations! Regards // paul

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/12/2012 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Russell's "By Candlelight" contest Jack. Love,Carol

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 3/12/2012 5:30:00 AM

Awesome twist....made me smile. Congrats on your win!

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/11/2012 5:18:00 PM

Congrats on your 1st place win with this funny piece, Jack. Love, Kim

Jon Arno

Date: 3/10/2012 6:05:00 PM

Congratulations on your awesome win! Jon

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/10/2012 11:44:00 AM

You and I think alike only they liked yours better. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Kash Poet

Date: 3/10/2012 10:28:00 AM

This one is different from the others Jack.Enjoyed the twist here.Congrats on your win.

Gautami Phookan

Date: 3/10/2012 10:22:00 AM

This was so thrilling!!! Vampires are very much in after 'Twilight' and all, quite enchanting and romantic... Congrats Jack, a lovely weekend...

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/9/2012 7:14:00 PM

Oh, I am so happy to see a twist in this contest!! You have made me laugh! Thank you Jack!! And Congratulations!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/9/2012 6:12:00 PM

back again Jack wishing u big congrats on a super write luv..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/9/2012 6:06:00 PM

I know I read this one before but luv the title had to revisit luv.. happy weekend..

Ralph Taylor

Date: 3/9/2012 6:01:00 PM

Congrats, Jack. Excellent write. Well deserved win, my friend. Great job. Nice going. You and yours have a great weekend, don't forget to Spring Ahead! Be well and God bless. Ralph

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/7/2012 11:10:00 PM

hahaha, you did a FUNNY one for the contest, Jack. That's different and so it BETTER SCORE> I got a big kick out of that big bite!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/7/2012 11:10:00 PM

ps thanks for all your comments tonight, my friend.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/7/2012 9:50:00 PM

Jack u are ultra witty and so incredible with thoughts and ideas for lines of poetry luv.. good luck in contest.. luv the visual.. Dracula is a fav of mine ..oh...

M.I.A .

Date: 3/7/2012 7:10:00 PM

LoL! Just saw 'castle' on the vampire episode and gotta say, watch out for those fangs! surprisingly witty jack. good luck on the contest.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/7/2012 5:39:00 PM

Clever idea for this Candlelight contest..Reads like winning material..Good luck..Thanks for stopping by..I appreciate the time spent at my work..I am glad that I did not date anyone like that..That would be fright night ...Sara

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/7/2012 5:23:00 PM

I like this, Jack. Made me laugh. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/7/2012 4:55:00 PM

very cute and clever! good luck in the contest!