Black Cat Night

It's a black cat Halloween night. Meow!
Sleek and lurking in the moonlight. Wow!
And they turn an inquisitive yellow eye,
When the little ghosts and goblins go by.

Ebony night, pitch black and gleaming,
Monsters visit on a night that's dreaming,
And everywhere black cats, as if on cue,
As devils and witches make a hullabaloo!

Black cat yowling, blood-curdlingly loud,
So titillating the appreciative crowd.
Silken darkness in the starlight glimmer,
And suddenly another moonlight skimmer!


Written on 10/14/2020
For: Halloween Meow Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kauffman Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 10:01 PM
Even your Halloween nights are full of color in the "silken darkness." So enjoyed your Halloween cats. Congratulations on your win!
Buehler Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 9:25 AM
Thank you so much for your appreciative remarks and congratulations, Sam. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)
Kauffman Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 9:40 PM
Even your Halloween nights are full of color in the "silken darkness." So enjoyed your Halloween cats. Congratulations on your win!
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 2:28 PM
what a great halloween poem i especially love the second stanza, many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Buehler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 2:37 PM
It's so great to know you enjoyed my poem, Jan. Thank you for your nice remarks. Congratulations on your fine winning poem, too. :) hugs xx
Andresen Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 1:36 PM
- Congratulations on your scary winning poem, Evelyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Buehler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 2:18 PM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise. Congratulations on your winning poem, which I enjoyed very much. :)
Chamberlain Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 12:58 PM
I really enjoyed your winning poem. Congratulations. :-)
Buehler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 2:24 PM
Thank you, Joanna. I also enjoyed your winning poem very much. :)
Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Cute Evelyn. Congratulations on the win! hugs, {} Linda
Buehler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 2:32 PM
Thank very much, Linda. Your winning poem was amazing. Congratulations. :) hugs
Proxenos Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 12:09 PM
I love everyones' Halloween Night poems, as we do not have Halloween in South Africa, and I would love to experience the agony and the ecstasy of it. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Buehler Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 3:31 PM
I was introduced to Halloween by an aunt, who took me trick or treating for the first time. The joy and wonder of that night is a precious memory. I am enjoying reading the exceptional Halloween poems as well. Thank you very much. Hugs and blessings :=)
One Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 6:31 AM
You always know how to do good meter, I'm not good at that and I don't think I have the patience for it... A fitting poem for this contest..
Buehler Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 10:21 AM
We all have our challenges. I've just learned to write sonnets. Thank you so much. :=)
Buhagiar Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 12:54 AM
All in the spirit of Halloween. ~~
Buehler Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 10:18 AM
I had my best Halloween ever when I was 8. My brother and I collected bags of candy and 2 stray cats. :)
Roper Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 9:59 PM
Black Cat Night reads like a child's story book. I am a child at heart. Good luck and hope this wins high. Enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve
Buehler Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 10:15 AM
I hope you always stay that way, Eve. Thank you very much. Hugs :=)
Wolf Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 6:09 PM
Adorable... Fun... And a superb contest entry, Evelyn. Enjoyed! Thanks, Gershon
Buehler Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 8:24 PM
It's the time of the year for cats creeping under a harvest moon. Thank you for the nice comment and the vote of confidence. :=)
Rodrigues Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 5:19 PM
Fun!
Buehler Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 5:23 PM
Thank you, Kim. :=)
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