Ghosts and Zombies

Zombies only animate
On a scary Halloween.
If that night were abolished
They would never more be seen.

Don't know if it would eat me
If I met one on that night.
I'll not die from not knowing
But I might die from the fright.

They can't be dead but not dead,
Nor alive but not alive.
I wonder if they'd be stung
If they bumped into bee-hive.

If you like ghosts and goblins
Then you might like zombies too.
But as for me I'll dodge all three
And just leave them all for you.

This Halloween I'll wear a mask 
As ugly as it can be
So if I meet a Zombie
He will be more scared of me.

By: Joyce Johnson

October20,2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Nance Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 8:03 AM
Very neat Joyce. I was watching a documentary about a "real life zombie" the other night. I know I would be scared. hugs x
Lamoureux Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 7:59 AM
A fun one, I enjoyed. Congrats on your placement.
Guzzi Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 6:35 PM
That's a GOOD idea! LOL Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Hamilton Avatar
November 23, 2013 at 4:23 AM
love the humour Joyce congrats on your win Shadow x smile hug
Ligon Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Nice twist at the end, Joyce. Congrats!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 4:34 AM
very good Joyce a worthy winner love xx
Deschler Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 9:52 PM
This zombie poem was a fun one to read! I really enjoyed it! Great work, Joyce! Congratulations on your win!...Thank you for the kind congrats on my poem. I appreciate it very much!
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November 20, 2013 at 8:32 PM
Joyce, , Congratulations on your win. take care ~xox~ LINDA
Fisher Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 7:31 PM
I like this in-depth view of those crazy creatures. Congrats on the win.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 6:56 PM
I enjoyed reading this one again. Congratulations. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my Zombie poem. Good night Joyce
Dietrich Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 5:25 PM
LOved this one the FIRST time. Leonora has good taste in zombie poems. congrats.
A  Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Joyce, . Congratulations with your awesome Zombie win. Stay Alive LOL....... SKAT ~Love
Mehta Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations on the win, Joyce
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 7:52 AM
- Interesting to read about Zombies - glad that they are not real! - Congratulations on your winning poem Joyce !! :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Gasun Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 6:58 AM
Congratulations my dear friend Joyce on your well-deserved super win in my contest with only one theme, “Zombie”! I extremely love and thoroughly enjoyed your very entertaining and outstanding spooky poem. Thank you so much for your loving support. More blessings! Love lots and big hugs, Leonora
Deschler Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 3:38 PM
A fun Halloween poem! I enjoyed it very much! Really good work, Joyce! Was this poem written for the contest? If so, I wish you the best of luck!...Thank you for the kind comments, once again! :) Hugs!
Durbin Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Fun surprise ending, Joyce. Love it!
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM
joyce, your zombie poem is delightful and DANG good. I find it more humorous than others I have read!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 8:35 AM
Ha ha, this is clever and fun Joyce. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my poem.
Mehta Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 5:22 AM
Nice humor with wit, Joyce
Andresen Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 12:58 AM
- Well done, Joyce! - Chilling .... but, no I do not like Zombies ..... they smell rotten ... lol.- Luck in contest!! - Have a beautiful day! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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October 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Loved this poem, Have to take a 5 year old out for Halloween, so for the last month all I have heard about is zombies zombies zombies!!!!
Davis Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Joyce This is a creepy, humorous, fun and creative write. Nice job Thanks for the nice comment and congrats on my Rainbow poem.
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