These woods grow dark and dreary,
the night is becoming eerie.
Jack O Lanterns' leering grin
casts a spooky glow along the fence row.
Sidewalks full of costumed goblins
and shrieks of frightful delight.
An evil cackle fills the air,
trailed by startled cries
then followed by nervous giggles.
Younger kids glancing back
rush past, followed by,
a gaggle of teenagers...
"Do the haunts still follow?"
The mask slips off as
a pair of hands reach out...
to caress a frightened face.
Happy Halloween!!!
Author notes
Originally written Oct. 13, 2006. Fun to write. Wrote it for my young son and my teen to pre teen sisters.
A contest entry
- HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA - Open til Oct. 31st by Little Eagle.
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I kept wondering what was going to happen next. lol Good one.
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Booo Hooo!
This was a great Halloween poem, scary stuff for little children and yet exciting. Lovely begining.
Love
~Noor
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This is an excellent Halloween poem, captures the season perfectly.
♥
whisper
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a good dark fun piece of poetry - ah halloween, it is not that far away in time now, it will soon be here again
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Thanks for your entry
Awwl, the last stanza really was so sweet. I like the overall effect of the poem. Nice flow and structure.
Happy Halloween
Tammy
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ohhh creepy i like it
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Thank you.
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Go sis! Great job, I love the last two lines. Realy halloween-ish!
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Thanks Bro. *hugs*
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Very chilling and fun. I love the flow of the words and the picture it paints in one's mind. Great use of words here. Keep up the good work, and good luck in the contest
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Thank you. I am glad you liked it.
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