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Halloween Fun

HALLOWEEN FUN Carving the pumpkin, oh such fun How they danced when dad was done Twisted mouth with large, black eyes To scare the kids, then pumpkin pies Hear those darlings on the street Tiny fingers, tiny feet Soon they’ll ring the bell and shout “Trick or treat. Hand outs!” But see old moon, he’s hanging high A big gold searchlight in the sky Just peeping o’er, the sun has set With rosy, glorious hue, and yet, A solar quake now rumbles forth Spewing flame toward the earth Those fiery rays have stirred the dead The night is bright, the moon is red Check the time – it’s nine o five Jack O Lanterns come alive Oh, how they cry, each frightened child Belegged pumpkins running wild I’ll tell you how kids went to bed Twas in the ground without a head Those empty gourds were hearty fed The night was cursed, the moon was red Moo haha! haha! haha! hah OH Haha! haha! haha! HAH! Dave Austin

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Date: 11/23/2014 12:02:00 PM
Hey glad to see you back, you Halloweenie you!!!!
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Date: 11/6/2014 4:46:00 PM
:D Dear Daver, you had me smiling throughout the poem. Many of us have memories of our fathers cutting out the pumpkins and taking us for "hand outs" from neighbors. The solar quake that spewed the fiery rays to wake the dead is a chilling description and so appropriate for Halloween night. Hope I didn't interrupt your fun when I called. Love this poem - a fave for me! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/5/2014 7:37:00 PM
just coming by to say hi, Daver. Hope you get a new poem up soon!!
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Date: 10/28/2014 11:45:00 PM
Hey, Daver, just stopping by to thank you for seeing my poem. I am REALLY behind on comments. Hope I can get through them tonight!!
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Date: 10/28/2014 9:13:00 PM
Awesome Halloween poem Dave. You've got some really cool lines in here. Everything lends to the fear side of it. Ya didn't waste a line. each frightened child... belegged pumpkins running wild ... Love it... every line. A big gold search light in the sky.... empty gourds were hearty fed... such a fine job Dave. Really enjoyed it right down to the "moo haha!.... your porodigal poetry friend, Bob Dufresne
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Date: 10/28/2014 2:45:00 PM
That's the setting!
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Date: 10/27/2014 9:23:00 PM
Oh, this isn't a poem I'd like to hear outside at a campfire, Daver. I'd be looking over my shoulder, for sure. Great write...fun, funny but that laugh would have everyone running for cover. Keep well...best wishes. Love, Mikki
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Date: 10/27/2014 7:55:00 PM
A great story from begining to end, hanging on every word. Flowed beautifuly, loved it adding to my favs
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Date: 10/26/2014 10:17:00 AM
love this, Daver, especially the last two, ha ha. Have a wonderful week
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Date: 10/24/2014 3:09:00 PM
Liked the last two lines a lot. Let me know what you think of my latest. Best Matthew Anish
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Date: 10/23/2014 7:43:00 PM
wanted to say what makes it better. you were very original, saying stuff not usually said in typical halloween fun poems.
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Date: 10/23/2014 7:42:00 PM
Daver, rarely do i see people doing really great Halloween poems. But this one takes the CAKE!!! I am faving this super Halloween poem!!
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Date: 10/23/2014 5:27:00 PM
Now that is cute!
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Date: 10/23/2014 1:25:00 PM
I loved this tale of innocent Halloween fun that turned into a real horror story. A fantastic poem for this time of the year. Wonderful work, Daver!
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Date: 10/22/2014 11:47:00 PM
This is an awesome Halloween poem and a very delightful one to read my dear friend, Daver. I loved it and so enjoyed the read. Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you so much as well for your precious time reading and commenting on one of my latest poems. Have a great day! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
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Date: 10/22/2014 7:43:00 AM
wonderful imagery DaverI Ireally enjoyed this write:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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