An Old Coffin

Some lighted pumpkins Sit outside an old coffin That houses a decaying Skeleton, rotten Are the old bones from within That pet the Jack-O-Lanterns
Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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September 6, 2012 at 6:08 AM
Very strong flow, especially liked the pause in the middle...never tho't about a Jackolantern being petted by a skeleton....great scene and idea!!
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August 31, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Very good Russell - Thank you for visit and comments my poem. - Have a beautiful weekend. - oxox huggs // Anne-Lise :)
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