Candy, Corn, Skulls, Punk - Kids

The gourds were really jealous of
the pumpkin's orange hide.
The golden corn was long, long, gone
the scarecrow did confide.

The old oak tree was worrying
for he'd TP on his crown,
and the barn's backside was plastered
with a witch who's falling down.

The plastic skeleton rattled
in the evening breeze
laughing at the harvest moon
he was trying not to sneeze!

Soon the kids would bob for apples
and eat candy till they hurled
Oh yes Halloween's a grand old time
for all the boys and girls!

10/2/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 10/19/2013 9:08:00 AM
Hi Debbie - This is very cute and lightly written. We will have to get together again. Lost your number of course. I was at Kings on Friday and thought of you. e-mail me here or Kathryncollins7@aol.com and we'll make a date. Hope you are well. lvoe, Kathy
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Date: 10/14/2013 12:53:00 PM
Very much enjoyed this. well done
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Date: 10/8/2013 10:30:00 AM
Love the tongue in cheek look at a real Halloween........(could be in my neighborhood!) :) ps.....thanks very much Deb, for my placement in your poetry song contest! I'm honored !!
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Date: 10/8/2013 7:13:00 AM
smashin' the pumpkins and reeling into a wickedly charming night.. what a Hallo ride, debbie.. thank you for acknow;edging my poem in your contest.. hope you'll join mine..:) hugggs
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Date: 10/8/2013 1:24:00 AM
I love all the detailes in the poem dear Deborah..It really gives me that halloween feeling and gives me memories of halloween times when I was just a kid. Really grand times!!!! Btw ..I am so happy in placing fifth in your contest..yayaya and honored too..Tnks tnks so much..That poem meant a lot to me and Im glad you could see that and feel it.Re my haiku..Of course for that I want to thank my haiku tutor..that `s you~big hug
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Date: 10/6/2013 4:42:00 PM
Well penned my dear,love your grand style. Haven't seen you comment on people's works,are u still with us? Am really concerned,will be delighted if you kindly rePly by commenting on one of my poems. Wishing you the best. Love and hugs, Always Baron Of Ebullion.
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Date: 10/4/2013 4:29:00 PM
Enjoyed the read! Nice writing.. Lucinda
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Date: 10/3/2013 6:31:00 PM
I recall hurling on several occasions but all I did was start over again then hurl again etc. etc.... This brings back memories of the the days when most of the treats were homemade...Popcorn balls, candied apples, brownies, fudge and even cake for god's sake! (Scuse me, I gotta go hurl now)
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Date: 10/3/2013 8:17:00 AM
I like the rhythm, rhyme, and flow to this one..Great work...If for a contest, reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by with congrats..I will have to wait until they get the site working better before I do much congrats for it is too slow..Sara
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Date: 10/2/2013 11:35:00 PM
Now this is Halloween the way I remember it! A wonderfully written lighthearted poem, Debbie. I'm happy to be back reading your poetry tonight. You have always inspired me to be a better writer. Love and blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 10/2/2013 11:01:00 PM
A very inventive way to do Halloween poetry. Loved your unique images.
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