Susan Gentry Poet Rhyme

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Halloween Birthdays

Halloween birthdays compare to no other
Preparations begin at the end of summer
Leaves change color, a chill is in the air
Outdoor decorations appear everywhere

Talk of ghosts, goblins and big black cats
Songs about monsters dancing ‘The Mash’
Porch Jack-O-Lanterns grin from ear-to-ear
October 31st every town any given year

Bobbing for apples at Halloween parties
Hayrides to haunted houses to hear scary stories
Witches cast spells on those superstitious 
Eating cake, opening presents, all the best wishes

Shadows and full moons... spooky lights
Costumes and candy on ‘Trick-or-Treat’ night
Great celebrations in many fun ways
Halloween is the best time for birthdays

Written October 23, 2015


February-10, 2016 -  Birthday Party Contest
By Nayda Ivette Negron
Third Place


November 4, 2015 - Birthday Party Contest
By Kelly Deschler 
Second  Place

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James Inman June 28, 2020 at 1:12 AM I wish my birthday was on Halloween, my favorite holiday. I can't believe that I haven't read your first post before now. Very nicely written Susan.

J Hamilton Gist June 29, 2018 at 1:20 PM Seems song like... Nice! :) Susan Gentry June 29, 2018 at 3:28 PM Thanks.

Rebecca Campbell May 7, 2018 at 1:39 PM I enjoy this poem for my birthday is on October 30th, so it is quite fitting. Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:41 PM Thank you, Rebecca! Yes, applies for you too. :)

Ralph Sergi May 5, 2018 at 8:25 AM I really enjoyed this poem , Susan. especially the monster mash , which I forgot. A beautiful epitome of Halloween! Susan Gentry May 5, 2018 at 1:21 PM Thanks Ralph! One of the first poems I ever attempted. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Debbie Duncan May 5, 2018 at 1:10 AM How cute :) Susan Gentry May 5, 2018 at 2:11 AM Thanks!

Vladislav Raven February 15, 2016 at 1:05 PM Hi Susan, An excellent write on Halloween Birthdays, looking forward to the moment, the fun and the scares, and still to come the presents. Such a bubbly write for this time of the year. Top it all off with trick or treating and it is the complete Halloween birthday. Love the imagery here Susan. A seven filled with fun sent your way....Vlad.

Poet Destroyer A February 12, 2016 at 8:31 AM Thanks for the reply

Jan Allison February 12, 2016 at 7:29 AM Great descriptive birthday write congrats on your win Susan:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Gentry February 12, 2016 at 8:05 AM Thanks so much Jan! So sweet of you to check it out and comment. Hugs.

Poet Destroyer A February 11, 2016 at 10:22 PM Susan, Congrats in Nayda's "Birthday Party win." Love LINDA Susan Gentry February 12, 2016 at 8:04 AM Thank you Linda! :)

Janice Canerdy February 11, 2016 at 12:34 PM I LOVE what you did with this prompt. Congrats on your win! Janice Susan Gentry February 12, 2016 at 8:02 AM Thank you Janice! I'm glad you enjoyed.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 11, 2016 at 4:39 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning write Susan. Susan Gentry February 12, 2016 at 8:02 AM Thanks so much Dr.! Very kind of you to read and comment.

Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 8:37 PM Yes it is. My daughter was born in Oct and even though she wasn't born on Halloween she insisted that all her parties would be held on Halloween. Great write and congratulations on your placement in the contest. Susan Gentry February 11, 2016 at 3:37 AM Ahhh your daughter sounds really cool. Thanks for reading and commenting. I appreciate.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores February 10, 2016 at 6:26 PM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Susan Susan Gentry February 11, 2016 at 3:34 AM Thank you so much Nayda!

Barbara Gorelick February 10, 2016 at 5:34 PM Congrats on your "spooky" birthday poem. BG Susan Gentry February 11, 2016 at 3:27 AM Thank you BG! :)

Richard Lamoureux November 24, 2015 at 8:18 AM A belated welcome, I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning. I see you have already fit in very nicely. Thanks for your visit to rad my Empty Cup poem. Susan Gentry December 9, 2015 at 11:07 AM Thank you. I missed these kind words somehow.

Jaycee Cervenka November 2, 2015 at 9:04 AM I've always thought Halloween and New Years where the two best days of the year for a birthday. There is always so type of party and they are always fun. Congrats on placing in the contest! Susan Gentry November 12, 2015 at 7:04 PM Thanks Jaycee!

Skat A November 1, 2015 at 10:54 AM Susan, Congratulations on your Halloween win in Kelly's contest. SKAT Susan Gentry November 12, 2015 at 7:03 PM Thanks!

Janice Canerdy October 31, 2015 at 9:34 AM Susan, I REALLY like your winning poem. Congratulations! Janice Susan Gentry October 31, 2015 at 3:38 PM Thank so much, Janice!

Joyce Johnson October 30, 2015 at 3:55 PM Congratulations on a great win. Love, Joyce Susan Gentry October 30, 2015 at 11:19 PM Thank you Joyce. You are very kind. ~ Susan

Kelly Deschler October 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM A wonderful poem, Susan. I wish my birthday were closer to Halloween, since Fall is my favorite season... I enjoyed your poem very much! Congrats on a great win! Susan Gentry October 30, 2015 at 11:18 PM Thanks Kelly! Thanks for the contest also, it will always be a favorite of mine. This win is a great honor for me. ~ Susan

Poet Destroyer A October 25, 2015 at 6:58 PM Nice treat Susan, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Susan Gentry October 30, 2015 at 11:16 PM Thanks for your welcome and kind words! I'm still figuring out how the site works and like it very much. I look forward to following your poetry as well. ~ Susan

Skat A October 25, 2015 at 3:14 PM Hi Susan, nice tribute to Halloween Birthday's. :) Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT Susan Gentry October 30, 2015 at 11:14 PM Thanks so much for the fantastic welcome and kind words. I'm a new poet and short story writer from western Kentucky. I've found I really like Haiku and flash fiction writing, especially with photo prompts. I hope to be an active member here soon. Thanks again.