Jack O Lantern

Don’t look into his soul on this all hallows eve,
for it takes just a glance to be gripped by his spell.
What starts out as a dream quickly spirals to hell
where your mind will see things you don’t want to believe.

As macabre and unearthly scenes interweave
you’ll be roused from your sleep by the clock’s baleful knell.
Don’t look into his soul on this all hallows eve,
for it takes just a glance to be gripped by his spell,

then entombed between worlds, death from life will not cleave,
in a state of decay you’ll eternally dwell.
If it happens to you, you'll have no voice to tell,
curs-ed eyes will see all, but your last breath will leave.
Don’t look into his soul on this all hallows eve.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 10/17/2010 12:10:00 AM
interesting narration...really...held my attention up to the end...^_^ v
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Date: 10/10/2010 4:56:00 PM
Wow, chilling legend, Sharon. It's a real mood setter for Halloween! Enjoyed being "scared to death" by the Jack O'Lantern. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/8/2010 11:27:00 PM
Ooh wee, shivers down my spine as I read this chilling beauty, Sharon! How are you?? Sorry been missing out on your writes recently-- but I had to give in and click on your name (I never know who entered my contest) I just scroll down really quick! super enjoyed this one and sure sets me on Halloween mode-- we are also thinking of stuff for school-- hope you're having a great weekend -- hugs to you :) -- nikko :)
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Date: 10/5/2010 10:08:00 AM
A pleasure to read your wonderful poetry today Sharon. I wish you the best in your endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2010 6:25:00 PM
now I have to sleep with the covers over my head... what is that noise??
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Date: 10/4/2010 6:21:00 PM
good scary one for Halloween, much enjoyed
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