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Halloween Bee In My Bonnet Sonnet

It's Halloween, that spooky time of year, when scary monsters prowl the streets all night. The costumes sometimes give us such a fright - our heads with trepidation fill with fear, but light the candles then they disappear. Young children's faces shining with delight, lit up by pumpkin lantern's glowing light; with bags of candy kids run off and cheer. Some teenage children take it all too far and play their tricks when they don't get a treat. I find smashed eggs upon my house and car, then I use language I should not repeat! Next year I'll have my front door just ajar and wear a white face pack and old bed sheet. 10~23~15 Italian Sonnet - abbaabba cdcdcd Contest: Mad as a Hornet Sponsor: John Lawless Entered into Halloween Contest Sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron
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Nunez Avatar
November 2, 2015 at 9:02 AM
lol! You just had to go back to your specialty, humor in irritation...love this Jan! hugs!
Allison Avatar
November 2, 2015 at 9:48 AM
I have a few other issues at the moment maybe another poem is on the horizon lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Godwin Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 8:40 PM
I love it, Jan - point made in such an adorable and creative way ... CayCay
Allison Avatar
November 2, 2015 at 9:47 AM
Thanks CayCay sorry i missed replying sooner:-( hugs jan xx
Martin Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 12:41 PM
Enjoyed! Good Halloween write, and so well-written!
Allison Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 1:01 PM
Thanks so much Thomas:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 8:56 PM
this was very witty, Jan, and I love the ending for it. Payback!! Get those cads!!
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 2:27 AM
LOL Andrea - hope it fits the theme of the contest -it's just something that irritates me basically:-( Hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 4:18 PM
In my youth there used to be kids throwing eggs and shaving cream fights....luckily I don't find it happening to much anymore. I love Halloween for the kids and costumes. There are set hours the kids can be out. Excellent Jan
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 4:23 PM
Oh the time limit is a great idea Tim:-) hugs jan xx
Hunjeri Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM
This a great read. I love the ending....you should def do that next year. #7
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 12:10 PM
I'll have been away for the last 2 Halloweens - hope not to be at home next year either lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Austin Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 11:40 AM
Love it. We live inner city in one of the most violent cities in the U.S., but you know we never have any damage done on Halloween or any other night. Love, daver
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 12:09 PM
That is reassuring to know Daver:-) hugs Jan xx
Romaine Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 10:37 AM
Hey Jan, stopped by for a visit. This storyline does indeed speak to the dark side of Halloween - the tricks without the treats! Great writing as always and best wishes in this contest! Be Blessed, Neva
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM
Thanks Neva - it is called 'hop tu Naa on our Island - have never really enjoyed Halloween to be honest:-) hugs Jan x
Chircop Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 10:18 AM
Love your poem Jan... I bet it was at this month last year when you were in Malta. Every year they knock on our door here..and I prepare some sweets..and make a hard bolied egg with an eye drawn on it to scare them a bit when they open the bag.. In certain places on the isle they throw eggs if you dnt give a treat but where i live are little ones with their mum that visit. Loved your write Jan.
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 10:20 AM
We will be visiting again very soon Charma - maybe we can meet up:-) hugs jan xx
Boddie Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 9:44 AM
as a black man it should be understood....we Live by the code of I WISH a m********* would....because if just one kid throws just one egg at me....well a well whooped ass is what they all would see....because I don't do the games so many parents play....by removing the child from the place he or she should always stay.....disciplined respect will serve us best....don't forget to use the belt or they will be like the rest....much liked this jan....;)
Boddie Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM
that's only because they think they have numbers on you....but I assure you if you snatch up one of them then the others will get the picture....I don't condone violence or child abuse but respect must be restored....;)
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 9:46 AM
Sadly the teenagers can take it too far Eric and often the elderly are the target - i don't like Halloween - we will be away when it is on :-) hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 8:55 AM
Well done, Jan! Yes, you truly are learning and growing!:) Luckily nobody comes knocking on our door; Halloween is not that popular in our village...but watch out in Sliema:) Hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 9:43 AM
I did get assistance Paul but yes I am learning and the more I write the better I will get:-) We will make sure our hotel room is locked on Halloween lol:-) could always drop eggs from the balcony if we dont get sweets lol:-) hugs jan xx
Konos Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 8:01 AM
Big 7
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 8:10 AM
We are away at halloween again this year - hope to find the house and car still as we left them but sadly the behaviour of some can make it very unpleasant especially for the elderly:-( hugs Jan xx
Trifiatis Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Delightfully flowing with captivating story unfolding! Just gorgeous and a seven for the contest, dear Jan!
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Thanks Demetrios - I do appreciate your support:-) hugs jan xx
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