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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Collins Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 9:08 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 [email protected] and we'll make a date. Hope you are well. lvoe, Kathy
Mccall Avatar
October 14, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Very much enjoyed this. well done
Richards Avatar
October 8, 2013 at 10:30 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 !!
Onclaud Avatar
October 8, 2013 at 7:13 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
Chircop Avatar
October 8, 2013 at 1:24 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
Ekechukwu Avatar
October 6, 2013 at 4:42 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.
Lu Avatar
October 4, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Enjoyed the read! Nice writing.. Lucinda
Ryerson Avatar
October 3, 2013 at 6:31 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)
Kendrick Avatar
October 3, 2013 at 8:17 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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October 2, 2013 at 11:35 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
Dietrich Avatar
October 2, 2013 at 11:01 PM
A very inventive way to do Halloween poetry. Loved your unique images.
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