The sun, she was setting
The air smelled sweet
Cinnamon candied apples
A holiday's treat
The stars danced around them
Much like candle wicks
Burning bright in the dark
Nary wind nor flame to flick
False moons made to trap
with a mask to hide
Made of great pumpkins
Or so the children tried
Perhaps the dear stars
could be tricked and then caught
Jack-O-lanterns with sweet faces
A brilliant child's plot
Awake the magic that's sleeping
Pounce every mound of leaves!
Magic shot from it's slumber
And then danced with the trees
Behold! A witch!
A disguise of black!
She's come for her magic!
Quick get a sack!
Chase it! Chase it!
Before she finds out!
If we can not get her magic
We'll be toads, no doubt!
Alas! It has escaped us!
What ever shall we do?!
Quick! The disguises!
And maybe an offering or two?
Come! knock on every door!
We'll ask for gifts and treats!
For perhaps the old witch
might accept such feats!
But what if she knows!
What if she's waiting!
Behind every door
A trick in the making?
Trick or treat!
Treat or trick!
Pray it sweet
Don't get sick!
Fireflies, dusk to dark
Magic dancing in children's hearts
Old black cats, the candle's glow
Laughing spirits, Halloween's soul.
Author notes
Just a fun little Halloween story coming from the eyes of the young. When everything was made of magic.
A contest entry
- In Honor of Halloween...and all things Supernatural by islekine.
1750 points, ended October 11, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What do you think?
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Wonderful bouncy feel...
and great imagery! Thanks so much for sharing your talent! Best wishes in the contest and always!
Thanks for bringing the magic back..
Write on and on...
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I truly enjoyed the words you chose such as alas, and slumber. Many poets use just the basics, so I am quite happy to see one who uses imagery so well. Thank you! :]
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I agree, poetic imagery is very important when making a world in verse. And~ Thank you for your comment =3 <3
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i like it!
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Thank you! :3 <3
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pretty good
this poem had a story of its own which i loved to read. The emssagewas very cleara nd the word choice superb. Thanks for sharing with us.I have few on my page and was wndering if you could check them out. -
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Thank you :3 I don't do many poems with a full story theme so I'm glad it read well. And of course I will! I do enjoy your poems~
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I enjoyed this very much! Great imagery. Good Luck in the contest.
A. L. O'Prunty
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Thank you so much! Your "Children of the Night" piece was very good, I truly enjoyed it~ Good luck to you in the contest as well! :3
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