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Halloween

Halloween bento 10-14-06 by pkoceres

witchbrewwitchbrew

 

Witches weaving through the air,
whistle down from everywhere.
Moonlit clouds they swiftly sweep,
up and over, hover, peep -
Mountains of the Moon, their keep.

Covens c[o]urse through sable sky,
looking low while flying high,
tight black bonnets nightly tie,
broomsticked, hearse head, [s]winging by,
spook suspicious, wonder why.

Toothless rag hags, hellish hair,
surreptitious sisters share
copper cauldrons cracked with wear.
Cloaked in secrets, cowled in care,
casting spells they pass, ensnare.

Wheeling round with riotous reel,
hither, thither, squeak and squeal,
seek sage souls to make their meal.
In recognition of their zeal
most ghosts homage pay, we feel
though acorns into oak may rise,
though breezes stir the moonlit skies,
though trick or treat, or pumpkin pies
may warm through time the fey surprise
of Halloween, the heart supplies
us wonder, magic everywhere,
apple cider, sweets to spare.
Upon time's river we prepare
for spiders' webs each year and dare  
in peace, joy, harvest, venture prayer.

With Horsemen Four they surely reap,
down steep chimneys screeching leap, -
are the angels all asleep ?
They'll be there this year I swear,
giving all good folk a scare !



 

 

 

 

Author notes

robi3_0066_robi3_0000 XXX_MXX  

smiley1961.gif carve pumpkin image by faeini1

 

Animated Pumpkin Carver

 http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk143/faeini1/smiley1961.gif

 

Cauldrons http://media.photobucket.com/image/animated%20halloween/stumbledupon/animated/witch40.gif?o=27

Pumpkin http://flickr.com/photos/pkoceres/269573203/


skeletons  
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shanekramer/2985468572/

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  • poisonivystar4
    October 29

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    "Magic everywhere . . . Sweets to spare", I love these parts of Halloween. Good luck in the contest!


  • AngelBellerose gold member
    October 5

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    the trickery here is well penned .. love the madness in the air well said hun Hugs Angel♥


  • glenn shannon silver member
    October 4

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    wow a brilliant write loved the rhyme and flow and descriptions clever indeed and congrats on all those tropheys well done


  • Raining Kisses silver member
    October 2

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    excellence...i love this and i am sure sam will too
    thanks for the entry
    T


  • xBloodPromisedx
    September 25

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    ... Speechless... Stunning... Absolutley Stunning...


  • Horrific Hollis
    August 17

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    This takes me back to when I was in kindergarden. =]
    My friends and I would always pretend
    we were witches and make potions
    and what not.
    Hehe.
    Brownie points for giving me something to
    reminice about. =]


  • rainbows. gold member
    July 8

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    I really like this.Halloween is second favorite holiday(Christmas being, of course, first) and I love how you pulled everything into this. ♥ Thank-you very much for entering this into my contest.


  • Voodoo Eyes
    June 21
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    The poem is nice but it isn't meant for this contest.


  • HisPrincessMaloka
    February 12

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    God I love Halloween, this was an amazing write. Good job on the silvers for this and a beautiful job with alliteration in your poem! Beautiful write and I look forward to reading more.


  • The Fun House silver member
    November 21, 2008

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    ah a witch tale. There is nothing like that to stir the heebie jeebies for Halloween This is pretty cool and the flow (as stated down the page) is very well done. I have to agree this is top notch.


  • Little Eagle Greeters member
    November 21, 2008

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    Thank you for your entry

    At least its not vampires lol. I prefer witch's tales anyways lol. Nicely done.


    Thank you for entering. Good luck in the contest and thank you for following the rules.

    I encourage you to keep writing to read and comment



    Happy Halloween and God Bless
    Tammy


  • Amunet Wolfbane Moderators member
    November 9, 2008

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    I admire the rhyming quality in your poem. I’ve never been much of a rhyming poet myself; but I do enjoy reading them and this was no exception. The imagery is very well done and a great Halloween poem to be sure. Nice job on this.


  • Shades of Pale silver member
    October 30, 2008

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    nice work! ! s Mibby.


  • Frozentearz
    October 25, 2008

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    Thank you for joining in the spirit of Halloween
    this was a fun poem to read.
    Warm thoughts and Happy Hauntings.
    Frozentearz

  • PoetryPuppy
    October 16, 2008
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    thank you for your fun poem, love Kiarna


  • faded dreams
    October 14, 2008

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    Very nicely done. The steady flow made this easy to read. I enjoyed the images you've spun for me. Best wishes in my contest.


  • Skyclad Smile
    September 13, 2008

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    Your flow is wonderful! I really admire the skill with which you choose your words and timing. Halloween is a wonderful holiday and you've captured the spirit of the Hallow's Eve witch perfectly!


  • Green Manalishi gold member
    September 4, 2008

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    This wasn't all that scary, but it really captured the full spirit of my favorite holiday. I suggest splitting up the huge fourth verse into three seperate ones. That would perfect this piece, but you got top rating for this masterful piece anyway. Thanks much!


  • clara wilson-nelson
    June 8, 2008
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    sorry i forgot to rate


  • clara wilson-nelson
    June 8, 2008
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    great

    halloween my favorite holiday great flow throughout this write and great for keeping attention


  • sOuL
    June 6, 2008
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    i dont like the whole meaning of the poem
    may be i got it wrong
    btw i think you can explain somehow

    ...

    Toothless rag hags, hellish hair,
    surreptitious sisters share
    copper cauldrons cracked with wear.
    Cloaked in secrets, cowled in care,
    casting spells they pass, ensnare.


  • Electric Sunrise gold member
    December 7, 2007

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    Firstly, allow me to apologise for the late judgement of this contest on the behalf of the contest host. Ahhh, dont you just love halloween, it may be december but this piece brought it to life for me again, i'm glad of all the contests i could have been landed with i got this one, and your piece contributes greatly to that :) Thanks for the entry and best of luck to you :)


  • Beverlynohime
    December 5, 2007
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    aww this is cute! Thanks for the entry!

  • Little Eagle Greeters member
    November 3, 2007
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    Thanks for your entry

    Really good alitteration in your lines. I really like this, I even went ahead and read the stanza in your notes, but I must say that taking it out did not affect the flow and it felt finished as it was. Thanks for adhering to the rules, it is apreciated.

    Happy Halloween
    Tammy


  • daviscth silver member
    October 31, 2007

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    This was such a fun Halloween poem to read. I really enjoyed it. I wish you all the best in this contest, Cathy


  • leslielovesthomas
    October 29, 2007

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    Excellent!!! I love it So good!!! Thank you for entering and good luck!!

    Leslie


  • TheAshtrayGirl
    October 28, 2007
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    :)

    Excellent!
    I LOVE THIS POEM!
    Great Job
    Thanks for entering my contest
    Jaz <3


  • xCandieKissesx
    October 28, 2007

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    Hah! This is very cute. In a spookyish sorta way. I like the ryhme sceme and I had no problems with this poem. Thanks for entering! Kudos! Best wishes to you!
    Jackie


  • perfectsunset gold member
    October 11, 2007

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    Hehe, I enjoyed this poem much. Great imagery displayed, descriptions, and rhyme. These lines were my favourite

    "though acorns into oak may rise,
    though breezes stir the moonlit skies,
    though trick or treat, or pumpkin pies
    may warm through time the fey surprise
    of Halloween, the heart supplies"

    I love pumpkin pie! & all that's mentioned in it! Wonderful write. Thanks for entering & best of luck in my contest


  • waydownuponjoy
    September 22, 2007

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    You've captured sights ... ...

    of Halloween with imagery and flair,
    standby my friend, for that one night
    you’ll need to say your prayers!
    Ghosts and goblins, witches brew,
    the pies, the fun and more …
    When that spirit come a’callin’
    It’s a spell you can’t ignore!

    joy


  • SummerlandRayne gold member
    July 10, 2007

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    Wonderful and so filled with imagery! Thanks so much for the entry and best of luck to you!!!
    Peace,
    Azlyn

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