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Halloween

The night of the witch
goodness blends within evil
doorstep innocence.

Pumpkin head alight
wandering the eerie streets
alley cat startled.

Bats doing their thing
every night of the year
Halloween sick day.

© Harry J Horsman  2010

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Sandra Adams Date: 11/10/2013 3:56:00 PM nicely penned Harry...I see the Halloween sick day as kids eating too much of that yummy haul the night before...congrats on your win :) Login to Reply

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/10/2013 5:54:00 AM congratulations harry nice yo see you once more on a winning list. xx Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 11/10/2013 12:46:00 AM Congrats on the win, harry Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/9/2013 6:33:00 PM Harry, it is cool to see this again on the winners list. BIG congrats. Login to Reply

Anna-Marie Docherty Date: 9/15/2010 11:59:00 PM I assume Halloweeen sick day is indicative of the treats and excitement from children who over indulge! Smiles. What a capture...so much said in so few words with this wonderful Haku chain... Good luck for the contest, I wouldn't like to be the judge for this one with so many excellent entries! Keep your pen dancing, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie. Login to Reply

Caryl Muzzey Date: 9/14/2010 2:08:00 PM Injoyed this spooky Haiku, well written. Caryl Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/8/2010 7:26:00 PM Hey, what is this Hallween sick day? haha. Did you know "sick" is the new word for cool? I hope you meant it's a cool day. I think Halloween rocks! Like you little poem here too. LUv, Andrea Login to Reply

Francine Roberts Date: 9/8/2010 7:41:00 AM good luck in the contest with this spooky haiku Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 9/8/2010 4:44:00 AM Harry a unique approach to the contest, wish you well with your entry for Linda's Haiku contest.. :) Wilma Login to Reply

Sean Kelly Date: 9/8/2010 4:20:00 AM Great trinity of Haiku , Harry , that capture the mood . Best of luck in the contest ... Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 9/8/2010 3:05:00 AM I sure am enjoying reading all these Halloween haiku through different perspectives, and this creative one is no exception Harry :)-- have to agree with Carolyn-- that second set of haiku captivated me, haha loved that it startled the cat! ;) Wish you the best in the contest :) -- nikko :) Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 9/8/2010 12:43:00 AM Great use of imagery, Harry. Love the "pumpkin heads" and the startled cat. Indeed, there are innocents who arrive at our doorsteps and each Halloween I pray for their safety. Best wishes in the Halloween haiku contest! Love, Carolyn Login to Reply