Skewered skin
swallowed open flame
hallowed eve's
forbidden name
straw protruded
where feet belonged
shuffling beneath moon
singing ghastly songs
Author notes
Prompt: jackolantern (20 words)
A contest entry
- Quickie 3 by Scyphon.
350 points, ended June 28, 7 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Poet
Nicely done. Apicture painted by your words and I can feel the chill of the wind on that cold October night.
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O man this is an awesome poem
I love the rhyme and tale behind it all
thank you for your entry, take care and be well


