Castle Ghosts

Childrens' carefree laughter abruptly endinG;
      Adults too  have goosebumps on their flesH.
      Some are joking - but it's only bravadO.
      They claim to hope to see the resident ghostS.
      Looking around the castle ruins, children start to play, buT
      Everybody jumps when a shadowy figure appearS...
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Callus Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 11:34 PM
This double acrostic is really good, Jack! Many declare that they are not afraid of ghosts, but deep down they are though they do their best not to show it :) Congratulations on your top win, my friend. // paul
May Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 7:29 AM
A scary adventure, Very nicely penned Jack, Congrats on your win
Proxenos Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Maybe they should phone Ghost Busters. Jokes aside when i watch a documentary of people who actually do this as a business ad go into suspected haunted houses to chase ghosts, I get the shivers. Hope you are well Jack, Blessings Jennifer.
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June 26, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Good one. I can't imagine feeling the presence of something otherworldly. Sara K
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