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Night of The Living Dead |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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~ *** ~ The sun has set Beyond the hill, And with the darkness Has come a chill, That reaches deep Down in my bones, For the night is full Of moans and groans. A cold wind blows The fallen leaves, Across the tombstones With no reprieve. This night belongs, To the living dead, They roam the streets With eyes blood red. Dark clouds skitter Across the moon, As a cackling witch Zooms by on broom. Goblins, ghoulies Rise from the ground, To stalk their victims Through the town. The shrieks and screams Fill up the night, My hair's on end, So great's my fright. I flee back home And bolt the doors, Lock all the windows, I'm safe once more. ~ *** ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wanna bet? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine, don't do that! You're scaring me! |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I like it.  Cold hands means a warm heart |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA You gave me the chills. Ghosts and goblins gives me the ebbygibees. Oh! what fun this is. I'm not much of a party girl but, maybe I'll party with the witches and warlocks. I don't think they drink and drive? I have yet to see a witch flying drunk on her broomstick   Love the poem.SG |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You think that cause you drew the shutter You can take pause the heart not flutter. But I must to you say a knock will come again. A knock of fear not play A sound beyond the wind. For in the nightish air a tap shall come to ear And from a ghoulish flair they shall come my dear. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Loner ~ Glad you did! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ I "love" your reply! Actually, I did happen to see an inebriated witch who had too much of the "boil, boil, toil and trouble" brew. She flew right through the open front doors of a hallowed church. When she emerged out the other side, her gown had turned white, her pointy hat had been replaced with a halo, and she was flying with wings instead of a broom! --My goodness! I have just revealed to you, who I truly am! tehe Happy Hallowed Ween! EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-13-2002 12:04 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnus ~ You must know by now, how much I love receiving your poetic replies!---However, I much prefer it when your poems cause me tremble for reasons other than sheer terror as this one has! tehe Thank you, dear poet! EA |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
' ... As a cackling witch Zooms by on broom....' That was me and on this night, no one is safe!!!! Hugs and cackles, WitchBitch |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (screams like a little girl) LOL! Ohhhhhh the horror, the horror! This is wonderful, sweet friend, you are suited just right for Halloween, woooo hooo hoo! Hehehe! (kiss on cheek) This had me at the edge of my seat, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!   May spooks and doom (uh, I mean love and light) shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - boogie woogie, I'm outta here!!!!! BC |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
YIKES! LOLThanks for the chills! The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Delightfuly scarey Linda. Well done. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti, I mean WitchBitch! ---You mean there are two of us?!? Superman and the silver bullet aren't the only things that fly faster than a speeding locomotive! There's us!--WitchBitch and EarthWitch! Happy halloween hugs! EW |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Your funny reply "cackled" me up! Boooo toooo yooou tooooooo !!! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ Aww, come on! You're a big boy! Aren't you going to stay and protect this little witch, er I mean, angel?!? EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Auguste ~ Thanx! I aim to please!---and to give you a thrill! ( or did you say "chill"?) tehe EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Donna ~ Thanx for the "delightfully scarey"! That's what I was aiming for! Watch out for goblins and ghoulies! EA |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hey, EW, think of the mischief we can get into speedy around on our brooms!?!  Cacklin' WB |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
WB ~ You're on! Race you 'cross the face of the moon! EW |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I think I have a little time to get my poem ready my heart is set, my eyes are dry I think my hand is steady but then I saw your ghosts and ghouls at once my heart took fright maybe I am safe within on this Walpurgis night but perhaps to be so sure my poem will descend a blank paper on the floor will be my bestest friend I'll not contest this gods to write what I may write your poem wins hand's down, I say a halloween of fright. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Keth ~ You just blew my mind! I am trying to write a reply that would be so witty and gracious--but I honestly don't know what to say! Your poem and your appreciation of my perverse desire to scare the livin' daylights out of you!--are very much appreciated! hehe P.S. You could come and stay with me on Halloween---We can hole up in my place with everything locked and boarded up and I'd make sure we were safe! (Would you like some of my boil, boil, toil and trouble brew---er, I mean some of my angel food cake? See you then! EW er, I mean EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-14-2002 04:49 PM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Those spooks and goblins are scarey, Let me tell ya something much worse, The mechanic that works on my Porsche, He wants his money up-front and first. I met him at a mule farm, With his arm up a horse's rear, Said he was an Amish mechanic, This will really make ya fear. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe ~ You should tell the mechanic to clean up his act, er arm, and get it into gear instead of up a horse's rear! LOL A Porche is a sacred form of transportation, and deserves some respect! ~ I am sending my heartfelt prayers to your Porsche for a "speedy" recovery! Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-16-2002 10:14 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Well first ya make me miss my husband like crazy with "The Family Man" poem, now ya scare the pants off me and my husband still isn't here.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RoseWhite ~ I think you are such a dear heart! Sorry to scare the pants off of you and your husband isn't around! --- Forget what I just wrote, that didn't come out right! Well, the love of my life, "My Family Man", is now my wasband but he and I have remained friends. I miss those days, but I have my memories--and I'm making new ones! EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-14-2002 11:04 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
I know how it is. This is my second marriage. This was such a lovely reply to my response. So I thought I'd take the time just to tell you that is is your personality as well as your talent, that attracts me to your poetry. You are so light of spirit, and so giving of yourself and it comes across in every single thing you write. There is a childlike way about you, that is delightful, and yet you seem like such a woman of the world as well. I really enjoy your poetry and always look for your offerings of verse when I come here. [This message has been edited by WhiteRose (10-15-2002 12:28 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
HAHAHA, this is good medicine for my headache! EA, your poem is great! And so are all the Pipsters funny replies... I've shed tears of laughter from these eyes.    |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Just when you think you have the ghouls at bay They slip up behind an say !!!BOO!!! [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (10-15-2002 03:57 AM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Enjoyed reading this one! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Great Halloween poem Magnus sends a wisp of halloween fright back to you in a wonderful poem. Lots of fun reading these Cackle, Cackle Liz |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
WhiteRose ~ I think that you and I belong to a "mutual admiration society". Thank you sweet rose of white! ~ Have a wonderful life! You deserve it! ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ Like you, I love reading all the funny replies. The Pipsters, of which you are one!, are so much fun and have such a great sense of humor. Thanx for adding to that delightful repetoire of reparte (rep-par-tay)! ~ Keep on laughing and being your delightful self! ~ Linda |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
There is someone knocking at your door... and asking you to come out and play EA... listen to them call: Come… Little one, Filled with hope And the joys of life, Follow me as I take Your hand and heart. Let me show you The darker side Of pleasure as we Expose the jugular Of emotions shared. Oh… I will laugh with joy As I watch your life’s Blood drain from This pretty face. What horror and Fear will you let flow For my hunger to feed So greedily on, when You realize? Come… Little one, So filled with trust I am hungry and Must satisfy my lust. (Evil Laugh...and fade off to darkness) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ Loved your poem! It was so cute!--but frightening! ~ Boooo toooo yooou toooooo!--But your !!!BOO!!! was scarier! ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick ~ I'm please that you enjoyed the read! ~ Be wary of witches that cackle in the nite! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Liz ~ Ain't that the truth!! I am having so much fun reading thse replies! I'm going to print them all out and keep them! There is a veritable treasure trove of haha's ! ~ Thanks for dropping by And adding to the supply! ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
CpatHair ~ You're scaring me! I'm trembling so much that my halo has tilted, the feathers are falling off of my wings, and my silky gown has slipped off of my alabaster shoulders---but I am not so discombobulated that I can't appreciate one heaven of a fine poem when I read one! Thanks for scaring the living daylights out of me! 'Tis the season!--Have a good one! Linda |
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Spine Grinder Senior Member
since 2000-10-28
Posts 1127Standing In Silence... |
Hey, this is great, awesum 4 halloween! splendid job  You can close your eyes to things you dont want to see,but u cant close your heart to things you dont want to feel. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Spine Grinder ~ My goodness! That is an unusual name!---but absolutely perfect for this time of year! hehe !! Thanx for dropping by!---and may your Halloween be a good one!--no matter how you choose to spend it! --You could even scare the little children by just walking down the street shouting out your name! haha EA |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh I love these zombie, vampire and witch stories, and this was a dilly! I shall save this one to read and will certainly give you full credit for it (boy you are getting quite a pile here I am enjoying), so glad you came to Passions. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ I'm glad I came to Passions too! It has given me the opportunity to read some of the finest poety that I have ever had the priviledge of reading. I also don't feel as isolated with my words and the support I have received through emails and replies, near bring me to tears with gratitude. I thank you for all of your kindness and encouragement---which I value to even a greater degree because of the respect I have for you, both as a poet and as a person! Thank you Mysteria--you're simply marvellous! Linda |
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