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Spooky Halloween Rhyme Contest ~ Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

October 8, 2023

A fright filled night is Halloween Monsters and goblins make me scream Scary costumes, some too extreme An evil scheme An evil scheme Red splattered shirt from fake blood stains No! These drops spilled from human veins Vampire fangs caused the victim's pains His warm blood drains His warm blood drains Night prowlers will lead you astray With candy treats they tempt their prey If you see them best run away From haunting fey From haunting fey Witches are spiteful and cruel Casting spells with newt and toadstool Halloween crones who spit and drool Beware the ghoul! Beware the ghoul!

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/6/2023 11:16:00 AM

So inventive, Lin - like a chanted incantation with the repeats in the last line! So creative! Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you!

Terry Flood

Date: 11/2/2023 4:34:00 PM

Lin, I know not how I missed this, but I missed this. Glad you made the win list, so I got to read it. Thoroughly enjoyed. Such a simple but effective expedient, repeating each stanza’s closing words. I’m gonna have to use that sometime. Congratulations on your win, Lin. Terry

Lin Lane
Date: 11/3/2023 4:32:00 AM

Well now, Terry, you haven’t missed it after all. And I apologize for missing some yours. Life has been wonderfully hectic these last few months. Thanks, my funny friend!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/2/2023 4:10:00 PM

Lin, I enjoyed your Halloween poem, great rhymes and creativity, congratulations on your winning placement!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/3/2023 4:30:00 AM

Thanks so much for the placement, Tania.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/12/2023 10:49:00 AM

The repetition in this is genius Lin! I love Halloween and your poem enhances the scary and creepy. :)

Lin Lane
Date: 11/3/2023 4:30:00 AM

Thanks ever so much, Linda. Love your comments!!

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/8/2023 1:41:00 PM

Ha this brings back memories Lin, and I’ve one of those red splattered shirts, I bought for a halloween party a few years back, dressed up as Dracula fangs n all, brilliant poem with the perfect balance of wit and menace throughout, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2023 2:21:00 PM

“I vaunt to bite yourrr neck.” Haunted houses and trick or treating are not what they used to be, but then lots of things are different. Your great comments have been missed.

Jay Narain

Date: 10/8/2023 12:11:00 PM

Nice rhythmic poem. Don't post on your door. Trick or treaters will flee. Great for contest.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2023 1:23:00 PM

Lol. Not to worry, Jay. My apartment is gated. I’m pleased you liked it.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/8/2023 9:52:00 AM

- One day a year they go freely from house to house ... (not so common in Norway, but some) ... be prepared ... scary things on the stairs ... great written, Lin :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2023 11:06:00 AM

It’s a holiday I don’t celebrate but like the reduced prices on candy the day after. Thanks for your best wishes, Anne-Lise.

Karen Jones

Date: 10/8/2023 9:04:00 AM

Well done Lin. Love the rhyme.What a cool picture. Is this for contest? Good luck. Also I sent you soupmail. Hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2023 11:04:00 AM

Thanks, Karen. I sent the soup mail I told you I would. Hope it helps.