Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Spooky Halloween Rhyme Contest ~ Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

October 8, 2023

Evil Lurks On Halloween

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 November 6, 2023 at 11:16 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 November 2, 2023 at 4:34 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 November 3, 2023 at 4:32 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 November 2, 2023 at 4:10 PM Lin, I enjoyed your Halloween poem, great rhymes and creativity, congratulations on your winning placement! Lin Lane November 3, 2023 at 4:30 AM Thanks so much for the placement, Tania.

Linda Alice Fowler October 12, 2023 at 10:49 AM The repetition in this is genius Lin! I love Halloween and your poem enhances the scary and creepy. :) Lin Lane November 3, 2023 at 4:30 AM Thanks ever so much, Linda. Love your comments!!

David Kavanagh October 8, 2023 at 1:41 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 October 8, 2023 at 2:21 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 October 8, 2023 at 12:11 PM Nice rhythmic poem. Don't post on your door. Trick or treaters will flee. Great for contest. Lin Lane October 8, 2023 at 1:23 PM Lol. Not to worry, Jay. My apartment is gated. I’m pleased you liked it.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 8, 2023 at 9:52 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 October 8, 2023 at 11:06 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 October 8, 2023 at 9:04 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 October 8, 2023 at 11:04 AM Thanks, Karen. I sent the soup mail I told you I would. Hope it helps.