At Halloween

At Halloween

     At Halloween, just a few nights ago,
     I saw a sinister dark and tangled wood
     Beside a town where two rivers flow.

     Entering by hidden paths not many know,
     There an old and crumbling castle stood	
     At Halloween just a few nights ago.

     From that castle a hooting owl flew low,
     Leading me through that dark and tangled wood
     Beside a town where two rivers flow,

     Ancient halls lit by shaded new moon’s glow
     Where spectral guardians in armour stood
     At Halloween just a few nights ago,

     I was lost in that place dark spirits know,
     The owl perching in that haunted wood
     Beside a town where two rivers flow

     Close by that castle old where shadows grow
     And silent ghosts of warriors stood
     At Halloween just a few nights ago,
     Beside a town where two rivers flow.

     10/31/2022

     Entered into Halloween Poetry Contest
     By Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Proxenos Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Excellent poetry Barry - really enjoyed this Halloween poem of a few nights ago, where two rivers flow. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 4, 2022 at 6:14 AM
Great imagery here, Barry. Congrats on POTD...and best wishes in the contest. Charlie
Nicole Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 5:36 PM
As each creepy scene unfolds, I can almost see that castle and those ghosts of warriors. Such a spooky town indeed. If it's not already, your poem should be in a book. Congratulations Barry, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy
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November 2, 2022 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Barry.
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Thank you, Milton. // Barry
Baker Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 8:38 AM
Congradulations on your POTD, Barry, a good entry for the contest. Good luck! Enjoy your special day! Bill
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Thank you, Bill. // Barry
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November 2, 2022 at 8:08 AM
A wonderful Villanelle poem for Halloween Barry. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 8:47 AM
Thank you, Belle. // Barry
Sands Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 7:36 AM
I love this. Congratulations for POTD :)
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 12:14 PM
Thank you, Heidi. // Barry
La France Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 7:14 AM
Barry, a wonderful Halloween poem, best of luck in the contest and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Thank you, Constance. // Barry
Fowler Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:01 AM
Fabulous story-telling in a perfect spooky rhyme Barry. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD! :)
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 12:06 PM
Thank you, Linda. // Barry
Ray Choudhury Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 4:54 AM
Congratulations on your POTD honour. A brilliant spooky poem!
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Thank you, Malabika // Barry
Gentile Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 4:14 AM
Barry, congratulations on your POTD honors!
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:40 AM
Thank you, Mike. // Barry
Kitchin Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 4:06 AM
Barry, a spooky poem, congratulations on POTD!
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:35 AM
Thank you, Tania. // Barry
Andresen Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 2:41 AM
- An excellent Halloween poem, Barry - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. -
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:35 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. // Barry
Cunningham Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 1:53 AM
Quite a spooky tale Barry, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:24 AM
Thank you, Tom // Barry
Seeker Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 1:18 AM
So apt for the theme, enjoyed. Congrats on POTD, Barry
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:21 AM
Thank you, Unseeking Seeker. // Barry
May Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 1:15 AM
An eerie Halloween tale set in the tangled wood, Congrats on POTD
Stebbings Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:15 AM
Thank you, Joseph. // Barry
Rodrigues Avatar
November 1, 2022 at 4:52 AM
This is a great one! Love the progression. The setting’s dark and sinister. I would put this at the top! A fave, Barry!
Stebbings Avatar
November 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Thank you very much, Kim, much appreciated. I think the Villanelle works well for sard and moody themes. // Barry
Peck Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 7:52 AM
That's a wonderful and spooky poem, Barry. Best of luck in contest!
Stebbings Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Thank you very much, Ann // Barry
Kendrick Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 4:41 AM
Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. I think that would be a very scary place to be. Thanks for sharing. Sara
Stebbings Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 11:28 AM
Thank you very much, Sara. // Barry
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