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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2002-10-31 05:05 PM

Was the night, so dark, so dreary
before the moon of Halloween.
Not a sight now ever so cheery
nor a breeze once very serene.

Twas the dead’s time to arise
upon the moon of full in hue.
Certainly a fright, and surprise
for the faint of heart to review

Walking hands and talking heads
and fangs and eyes of evil sight.
All the things of nightmare dreads
upon the dusk of Hallow’s night.

Quaking tombs and curdling howls
from the depth of dirt orange clay.
Coming from the churning bowels
where the monsters come to play.

Whispers telling tales of bloody gore
and screams that echo dark stone halls.
Birds of black Raven’s Nevermore
that come to peck upon the walls.

See the soil that stirs of it’s own
without the help of shovel’s blade.
Fingers without flesh, whitest bone.
Digging till the ribs are displayed.

Pumpkins orange with flickering light
that cast a shadow into the gloom.
Lighting the way into the flight
of wicked witches upon brooms.

Come to the door where light displays
warmth and safety by glowing fire.
Have no fear, for Halloween plays
on your minds only once a year.

Bwahhahahahahaaaaaaaa!

[This message has been edited by Magnus (10-31-2002 05:13 PM).]

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-10-31 05:07 PM

I love this.

Cold hands means a warm heart

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

2 posted 2002-10-31 05:12 PM

This is a wonderful halloween poem Magnus.

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

3 posted 2002-10-31 05:30 PM

liked this much

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-10-31 07:16 PM

(shivers at edge of seat) That's right, it only comes knocking once a year...OR DOES IT? (smiles) This is wonderfully cryptic, sweet friend, I love the spooks in this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2002-10-31 07:55 PM

Hey Barry

I'm read to dance to tune
of the Monster Mash

Boooooo...you!

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2002-10-31 08:09 PM

This poem of dark and dreary nite
Mortifies and fills with fright
My jaw is slack, my eyes are wide
I have a stitch in my side

The bumps do rise upon my skin
As do the cries from deep within
I pray I'm safe from those that roam
With eyes of red and mouths of foam

EA

CSKpoet
Senior Member

since 2002-07-12

Posts 845
Island in Paradise

7 posted 2002-10-31 08:43 PM

Happy Halloween! A very enjoyable poem! smiles and hugs, Cher

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

8 posted 2002-10-31 10:52 PM

A perfect poem for a dark and chilly Halloween night, Barry....

~ scary Halloween hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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9 posted 2002-11-01 02:59 AM

awesome write Barry! I love the ABAB rhyme scheme, always admired that from a writer.

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