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Halloween At My House

A dense fog drifted in on us Halloween night Adding to the thickening atmosphere of fright, Fanciful spirit-like creatures presented a sight From sheet-clad ghosts to Superman’s might. One father, I am certain, was high as a kite His little boy was dressed as a Medieval knight. To my door came Dracula with a toothy bite While, strangely, Frankenstein carried a light. A cackling witch made my face turn snow white My favorite was a tiny, three-year-old sprite Who tried “Trick or Treat,” but never said it right All in all, it was an experience of pure delight. FIRST PLACE WINNER written October 15, 2021 especially for "Halloween Monochrome Contest" sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/10/2021 9:18:00 AM

This is "pure delight" Milt. Love the descriptions of the children especially the "tiny, three-year-old sprite." They are the cutest indeed. We decorate our front porch and pergola with lights, wispy ghosts, Mr. Bones, a life size skeleton, spiderwebs and a fog machine. The kids and parents just love it and will ask if they can take pictures with Mr. Bones. Congratulations on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/10/2021 9:48:00 AM

Thanks so much, Sam. Your comments on my poem are so delightful. I'm glad you had a wonderful halloween celebration.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/9/2021 10:27:00 PM

Awesome write, Milton. Halloween is such a fun time for the children. Congratulations on your win. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/9/2021 11:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your "Halloween At My House" win. A fun story/write. Guess you gave out a ton of candy. Have a blessed autumn day......................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/9/2021 12:34:00 PM

Actually, I totally missed it at my house. I had planned to, but children in my neighborhood trick-or-treated in the middle of the week and I was expecting it to be Friday night, so, not having any candy to give out, I just turned off the lights. I hated missing it, but.....

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/9/2021 9:43:00 AM

Caren, thank you so much for your monorhyme contest and my first placement. It was a fun write. I have read the entries, and they were all so good!

Terry Flood

Date: 10/16/2021 12:08:00 PM

Nice one, Milt. I rather like monorhymes and I rather like this one. Hadn’t spotted Caren’s contest, maybe I’ll have a dabble. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/16/2021 12:20:00 PM

Thanks, Terry. I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/15/2021 10:41:00 AM

Great job, Milton! It’s so hard to write a good monorhyme but you have nailed it!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 11:02:00 AM

Ilene, thanks. I enjoy them because, as you probably know, I love word play and word games.