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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Date: 3/12/2010 11:08:00 AM
hahaha. Now surely this one I had not seen before. Nixon, now that guy WAS scary!
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Date: 10/1/2009 4:47:00 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
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Date: 9/28/2009 7:22:00 AM
HA HA HA HA !!!! JUST GREAT GIRL. THAT'LL SURELY DO IT. Meg.
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Date: 9/25/2009 7:24:00 AM
Very funny and creative piece Jim.....I loved it and made me laugh. Thank you.....The Southern Belle
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Date: 9/19/2009 8:29:00 AM
And very funny it is. Jdawn
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Date: 9/18/2009 1:42:00 PM
Very funny :) your style of writing is original. Recognizable. I like it. Success! Thanks.
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Date: 9/18/2009 12:38:00 PM
James, laughed outloud at this! Goodluck in Carol's contest. You deserve a win. Krista
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Date: 9/18/2009 12:02:00 PM
Hahaha! Love it! You'd better place high with this one! (Are you listening, Carol??) Wonderfully creative! Hugs, Donna
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Date: 9/17/2009 3:29:00 AM
Great poem Mr. Goff ! Loved the humor sir ! james
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Date: 9/16/2009 4:05:00 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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Date: 9/16/2009 5:15:00 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
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Date: 9/16/2009 1:38:00 AM
God speed in the contest. I love the scary and humor combined in this one. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 9/16/2009 1:11:00 AM
lol. EXCELLENT! First place for sure. Love, lainie
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Date: 9/15/2009 7:35:00 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
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Date: 9/15/2009 6:15:00 PM
Witty poem Jame, you should have a good start in winning this. Good luck Man, Sincerely Moses
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Date: 9/15/2009 11:46:00 AM
Thank you James for entering my contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/15/2009 10:18:00 AM
this brings a smile to my face. That old Nixon mask is never going to fade!!!!!:-)
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Date: 9/15/2009 6:18:00 AM
funny, good one! good luck in the contest I bet you will win!
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Date: 9/15/2009 5:19:00 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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Date: 9/15/2009 4:21:00 AM
excellent piece-Celina
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Date: 9/15/2009 12:45:00 AM
Clever , clever piece , James and best of luck in the contest . But watch out for SoupGate !!!
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Date: 9/14/2009 9:10:00 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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