Hail To the Chief!

upon the eve o' hallow night
when demons cackle, what a fright!
where black cats eyes appear aglow
in headlights cast, I surely know
that my survival must depend
on garlic necklace, tied end to end
but if these measures aren't enough
to vanquish ghosts and scary stuff
then once again, old tried and true
my Nixon Mask, will surely do!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 11:08 AM
hahaha. Now surely this one I had not seen before. Nixon, now that guy WAS scary!
Itticheria Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Very funny poetry James,you have unravelled the mistery of halloween,how hollow it is.Keep the garlic necklace regardless,it is good for many other things. Best wishes, Chacko
Okubo Avatar
September 28, 2009 at 7:22 AM
HA HA HA HA !!!! JUST GREAT GIRL. THAT'LL SURELY DO IT. Meg.
Scoville Avatar
September 25, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Very funny and creative piece Jim.....I loved it and made me laugh. Thank you.....The Southern Belle
Dawn Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 8:29 AM
And very funny it is. Jdawn
Borisov Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Very funny :) your style of writing is original. Recognizable. I like it. Success! Thanks.
Kurth Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 12:38 PM
James, laughed outloud at this! Goodluck in Carol's contest. You deserve a win. Krista
Golden Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Hahaha! Love it! You'd better place high with this one! (Are you listening, Carol??) Wonderfully creative! Hugs, Donna
Peranteau Avatar
September 17, 2009 at 3:29 AM
Great poem Mr. Goff ! Loved the humor sir ! james
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September 16, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Oh, Jim, you certainly have a great sense of humor. There actually were Nixon masks years ago. Last year I saw a few Hillary Clintons. Very tight poem with an air of spookiness that even Poe would envy. Keep that garlic necklace intact after Halloween. It's one of the best seasonings for all types of food. EXCELLENT work! Love it and wish you luck in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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September 16, 2009 at 5:15 AM
Good Morning, James M. Goff!!! Reading your poetry this morning has been a wonderfully FUN way to start the day. Thank you for a good laugh. Have a super Day! Lovingly, Dane Ann
Kendrick Avatar
September 16, 2009 at 1:38 AM
God speed in the contest. I love the scary and humor combined in this one. Keep writing. Sara
George   Avatar
September 16, 2009 at 1:11 AM
lol. EXCELLENT! First place for sure. Love, lainie
Gass Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Excellent poem, James. The flow and rhyme are wonderful and it is a delight to read! I love the ending. Good luck in Carols' contest with this winning write! Love, Robin
Freeman Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Witty poem Jame, you should have a good start in winning this. Good luck Man, Sincerely Moses
Brown Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Thank you James for entering my contest. Love, Carol
Lopez Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 10:18 AM
this brings a smile to my face. That old Nixon mask is never going to fade!!!!!:-)
Culverhouse Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 6:18 AM
funny, good one! good luck in the contest I bet you will win!
Guzzi Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 5:19 AM
LOL...ahhhhhhhhh poor deluded Nixon & poorer still Agnew who took the historic fall on his sword for the "boogeyman" Nixon was born with Pinnochio's nose for all to see yet most could care less. Love the verse. Light & Love
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September 15, 2009 at 4:21 AM
excellent piece-Celina
Kelly Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Clever , clever piece , James and best of luck in the contest . But watch out for SoupGate !!!
Chircop Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 9:10 PM
You're a Jack of all trades,your ability to write about anything goes beyond measure--very spooky indeed,nice seeing the spooky side of a good fellow friend-Charma
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