Fraidy Cat

Halloween night, a slender flapping scarecrow,
With the remorseless wind, he's doing a tango,
An owl is hooting, and large yellow eyes glow,
A witch in black is cackling, in deeper shadow.

Jack-o'-lantern grinning wildly in the window,
Dark night carries sounds of a ghostly bellow,
Blind bats are flying, a yellow moon is mellow,
There seem to be monsters wherever you go!

The wind is moaning, like one in great sorrow,
Somewhere a cat screeches, in feline soprano,
A man runs rapidly, beyond fragrant meadow,
As if being chased, but by what, I don't know.


Written on October 18, 2021
For: Halloween Monorhyme Contest Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kauffman Avatar
November 10, 2021 at 9:46 AM
Haunting images of Halloween in pumpkin, black and yellow Evelyn! I especially love the last two lines - "chased, but by what, I don't know." "Terror-i-fic" with creatively chosen rhymes. Wonderfully creative conclusion. Congratulations on your win!
Roper Avatar
November 9, 2021 at 10:30 PM
Awesome write, Evelyn. Halloween is such a fun time for the children. Congratulations on your win. Hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
November 9, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Congratulations on your win. A fun/cute~~story/write. Have a blessed day....................
Buehler Avatar
November 9, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Thank you for your kind congratulations and appreciation, Paula. Do enjoy your week. :)
Eslinger Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 12:59 PM
Super scene painting, carried me right into its midst and my hair blew right into my eyes! Scary! A very well crafted poem enjoyed this master penning. Blessings to your day! sally
Buehler Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 9:29 PM
Glad you were brave enough to join me. Thank you, Sally. :D
Jones Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 6:19 AM
Love the spooky energy and the rhyme in this one, What a disciplined writer you are! This one is sure to do well. Good luck.
Buehler Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM
Thank you for the lovely thoughts and vote of confidence, Karen. :)
Laurie Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 10:08 PM
Hello Evelyn ... just the mention of the word 'halloween' puts many on edge Evelyn - Lindsay
Buehler Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 12:06 PM
Hi Lindsay, the roaming monsters didn't help either, I'll bet. Have a great day. :)
Buhagiar Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 1:06 AM
I am noot easily scared but this brought me some shivers. Great poem.
Buehler Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 11:12 AM
Thank you very much, Victor. Hugs.
Poet Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 7:05 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem about your cat fraidy, your metaphors and wording were incredible, and your rhyme shed even more enchantment on it—my best wishes with the contest.
Buehler Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 8:23 PM
Thank you for your encouraging words, Lasaad. Blessings and hugs, Evelyn
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