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One evil-clown movie is "It" (Stephen King). Examples of evil-children movies
are "Children of the Corn" (Again--Stephen King!), "Omen," and "Village of the Damned."

Goosebumps, Chills, and Shivers

Some stories give me goosebumps. They are found 
in books and films that tell of wicked clowns
or evil children whose cold, empty eyes
cast spells on hapless people all around.

To chase that eerie feeling from my mind,
I spend an hour watching Looney Tunes!

True stories really chill me to the bone.
They tell of senseless murders, pedophiles,
kidnappings, suicides, and child abuse.
There’s no end to the evil in this world.

Fun tv shows can never banish chills
induced by rampant horrors near and far.

Date: November 19, 2019
Contest Title: Goosebumps Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Delilah Ventura
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Laurie Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 11:46 PM
Hello Janice … I've noticed a trend of reality over entertainment for a while now, and I find so much reality in your poem - thank you Janice - Lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
November 20, 2019 at 8:03 AM
Thanks so much, Lindsay. Janice
One Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 4:33 PM
yes that is a horrid move and great choice for the contest..
Leffanta Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Fascinating! I see too much on the news to be "entertained" by it in the cinema, but my late wife loved horror movies whilst her father loved the cartoons! Good luck! Aloha! Rico
Canerdy Avatar
November 20, 2019 at 8:05 AM
Thanks so much, Rico. Janice
Pandit Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 5:37 AM
So true, Janice--I know what you mean--I am watching the series BOSCH on amazon prime.
Canerdy Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 9:23 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
Na Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 1:29 AM
Hi Janice. you did a fine job describing Goosebumps. This poem should do well in placing. Thanks for sharing and letting us see your fine penmanship.
Canerdy Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 9:25 AM
Thanks a million, Gregory! Janice
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