Linda Alice Fowler Poet Rhyme

Fear and Dread

The creepy wood weaves evil tricks 
of werewolves in furry britches.
The blood moon, descending in ticks,
highlights silhouettes of witches.
	Wait! Did you see that?

The gloom looms as of ill fortune
and darkness covers, shadows fall
forming blackness fanned by torchon
accenting drear dementors’ pall.
	Wait! Did you feel that?

Not-quite living leap open graves,
and scourge the earth walking, as dead.
Their strange song corrupts and depraves.
Halloween night brings fear and dread.
	Wait! Did you hear that?

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Valsa George November 30, 2022 at 8:00 PM Back to your poem once more Linda to congratulate you on your well deserved win in Emile's contest! Linda Alice Fowler December 1, 2022 at 6:23 AM Good to see you Valsa. Thanks for the visitS and congrats! :)

Heidi Sands November 30, 2022 at 11:41 AM I love that repetition...wait! Did you hear that? Congratulations for your win :) Linda Alice Fowler November 30, 2022 at 12:20 PM Thank you Heidi!

Terry Flood November 30, 2022 at 10:57 AM That brought me to my senses, Linda. Congrats on a nerve tingling win. Terry Linda Alice Fowler November 30, 2022 at 11:05 AM Thanks for the read and congrats Terry. :)

Emile Pinet November 30, 2022 at 9:52 AM Congratulations Linda! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my Halloween contest, this contest was all in fun. You should be proud of your placing, there were many good poems submitted, yet your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile. Linda Alice Fowler November 30, 2022 at 10:44 AM Oh so many thanks for this placement my friend. I appreciate your contest and opportunity! Linda

Harry Horsman October 29, 2022 at 11:29 PM Oh, Echoes of Poe here, Linda. Love the rhyme, also so many other forms of poetry in there. love this. Linda Alice Fowler October 30, 2022 at 6:19 AM Oh Harry - thanks for such complimentary comments! I appreciate your thoughts. :)

Ann Peck October 29, 2022 at 11:33 AM That's a scary poem for sure, Linda! I love your "not-quite living leap open graves..." that's a scary picture!! Best of luck! Linda Alice Fowler October 29, 2022 at 2:02 PM Hey Ann. Thanks much for your sweet visit and nice comments. I'm glad it elicited a scary picture for you :)

Vijay Pandit October 29, 2022 at 6:05 AM Given words succinctly blended in fine rhymes Linda. Excellent write! Linda Alice Fowler October 29, 2022 at 7:07 AM Always a pleasure to have you visit and comment Vijay. Thank you for the encouraging words. :) Linda

Mystic Rose Rose October 28, 2022 at 6:12 PM oh all I hear is the sound of success, and it spells your name, this is spooky my friend Linda Alice Fowler October 29, 2022 at 7:06 AM Hey, I like your assessment! :) Thanks dear Vie. Linda Alice

Janice Canerdy October 28, 2022 at 7:33 AM You have indeed described an eerie scenario, Linda. Effective use of parallel structure! Janice Linda Alice Fowler October 28, 2022 at 8:14 AM Hello Janice. I am pleased with your visit and positive comments. Thank you!

Michelle Faulkner October 27, 2022 at 4:22 PM This is indeed a creepy tale, well spun, I especially like 'silhouettes of witches' and 'not quite living leap open graves' - all the frights of Halloween night! Linda Alice Fowler October 27, 2022 at 6:23 PM Many thanks for your sweet visit and encouraging words Michelle. :)

Charles Messina October 27, 2022 at 2:36 PM Wait! I heard it...lol ...and I love it :) Great entry for the contest, Linda. Best wishes! Charlie Linda Alice Fowler October 27, 2022 at 6:14 PM Hey Charlie. Man, I'm glad you heard it - I thought I was losing it for a minute ;) ;) Thanks for the stop by and wishes!

Kim Rodrigues October 27, 2022 at 10:48 AM Love your evolving refrain! Linda Alice Fowler October 27, 2022 at 12:48 PM Thanks Kim. Always pleased by your visits. :)

Eve Roper October 27, 2022 at 10:43 AM A Halloween great of imagery and fear feeling. Good luck in the contest. Many blessings to you my friend and wishes come true. Linda Alice Fowler October 27, 2022 at 12:48 PM Thank you Eve. I appreciate your visit and kind comments dear friend. All best, hugs :)

Valsa George October 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM A real spooky scene you have created. The refrain- Wait! 'Did you hear that' adds to the mysterious charm of the poem. All the Best dear Linda ! Linda Alice Fowler October 27, 2022 at 6:53 AM Hello sweet Valsa. Thanks for stopping by and for commenting on my spooky poem :)

Sotto Poet October 26, 2022 at 11:54 AM Linda, Your poetry includes some really vivid descriptions and metaphors. Excellent writing with such a fantastic and profound degree of insight. Linda Alice Fowler October 27, 2022 at 6:53 AM Hi Lasaad. Thanks ever so much for your kind read and comments. :)