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CASPER AND SPOOKY

Spooky the tuff Little Ghost liked to BOO,
Knew he was scarier than scary that’s true,
Enjoyed scaring people out of their wits,
Often did he do this, used to go on a blitz
Letting them think he was a bat out of hell,
Oh, come on, that’s why his comics sold so well.
Wore his black little doiby hat, looked so debonair,
His freckles gave him a look of attitude and flair.
Being from Brooklyn his accent was dissimilar,
So, his Derby hat he pronounced doiby,
And his girlfriend Pearl he called Poil.
But Spooky wasn’t all that bad like, ‘The Ghostly trio,’
He was a bit cocky though and did have an ego.
Poil pleaded with him not to scare
People, she had vivid red hair
And in it wore a black bow ooh la, la
She was pretty, other ghosts flirted with her, aha.

As for Casper the Friendly Ghost, he and
Spooky were cousins, Spooky constantly teased
His cousin that he was Mr nice guy to everyone
But Casper enjoyed making friends, a whole ton.
He was visible to humans but for them was still a ghost.
Casper leaves his uncles the ghostly trio who were morose,
And the cute ghost-child goes out into the world
To find friends, but be it animal or human he meets,
They all scream A GHOST, and run away, Casper
Was distraught and tried to commit suicide, not realizing
He was already dead, then quite amazingly,
Meets two children who take him to their mum,
Who reacts with fear, but then welcomes him to their home.
Mom sends the three to school with a kiss the next day,
Casper was as happy as a lark, and what more can I say,
He now looks like his friends, dressed and clothed 
Like a human child – Casper this personable 
Ghost was ecstatic, 
His translucence accepted and no longer feared,
Casper to the whole world has become a cartoon 
Character so endeared.


Information from internet Harvey Comics Database Wiki
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kiser Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 1:11 PM
I loved Casper, watched it every Saturday before anything else. Gosh, remember Saturday cartoons...there was a time when they lasted until 2pm. Those were great kid days.
Horne Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 10:32 AM
love this witty write - I can remember seeing Casper in a cartoon as a kid in the 70s.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Your "CASPER AND SPOOKY" is a fun/creative ~ write/story. What a great ending. I love this & CASPER from long ago. I enjoyed reading this one. I wish you would write more...  Have a blessed day writing away................
Buhagiar Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Long ago, I used to follow Casper on TV. A lively story. Thank you for reminding me. Blessings.
One Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Great storytelling and I love this one.. Your poem is a charming tribute to the iconic ghost characters, blending humour with heart warming moments. It effectively captures the spirit of childhood cartoons while exploring deeper themes of identity and acceptance. The playful language, vivid imagery, and emotional depth make it a delightful read for fans of Spooky and Casper alike.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM
A most enjoyable read Jennifer, wonderful story telling through poetry… Beryl
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Hello Jennifer Proxenos, I love Casper the ghost. I use to read those comic. Hugs. Darlene/
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