Bitten

Behind the wall they scurry from light Biding their time to get a fresh bite Hunger builds and tensions rise The evil thirst swells in their eyes Guard your neck with garlic rope Silver bullets you’ll find are dope A wooden stake to stop their heart A hungry vamp is not that smart October 10, 2020 8 Lines of Spooky Rhyme Poetry Contest Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/6/2020 11:43:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great win in this spooky contest, Mark - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin
Date: 11/6/2020 2:48:00 PM

Thanks Anne!

Constance La France

Date: 11/6/2020 10:45:00 AM

Mark, congratulations on your win in Tania's 8 lines of Spooky contest, with this chilling poem_ Constance

Mark Koplin
Date: 11/6/2020 2:47:00 PM

Thanks Constance!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/5/2020 2:02:00 PM

Mark congratulations on your winning placement with your spooky tale, love the humor in the last line!

Mark Koplin
Date: 11/6/2020 2:47:00 PM

Thank you very much Tania! I appreciate your generous placement and gracious comment!!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/25/2020 12:33:00 PM

Good luck in the contest Mark, Halloween seems great fun, not celebrated this side of the world but would love to be involved just one time. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/30/2020 5:32:00 PM

I know there is evil associated with this holiday but here it is for people to dress up and eat candy.

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/24/2020 5:06:00 PM

8 lines of spooky with a tinge of humor. Cool.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/25/2020 5:42:00 AM

I hope it is what she is looking for, Thanks Jenna!

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 10/24/2020 4:59:00 PM

This piece is so lovely, Mark. Good Luck in the contest!!

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/25/2020 5:41:00 AM

Thank you so much!