Halloween Fright

Eerie Midnight …walking through a field, find three witches asking me to yield, around a cauldron abominable they look, Wonder what they're brewing following their book! Are there a lizard's leg, toe of a frog Fillet of a snake, tongue of a dog! A frightful castle on top of the hill, Who lives there, Dracula …I shiver with chill. An uncanny mysterious moon shines so bright, silhouettes of ghosts and goblins wander in sight. Hear deadly werewolves howling and gnashing teeth, I dread this menacing night, I hardly can breathe. I screamed in terror, the witches signalled to me, I stumbled in sheer panic, they wouldn't let me free. Ohhh…gosh..what a nightmare of Halloween night, Ghoulish things will disappear with morning light! October 26, 2022 Halloween Themed 12 -16 lines Rhyme Premier Poetry Contest Sponsor: Tania Kitchin Rhymes checked by rhymezone.com SECOND PLACE

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Valsa George

Date: 11/2/2022 8:39:00 AM

The three witches of Macbeth and their simmering cauldron are so alive in my memory ! Your poem has brought a number of memories of my college days. The poem is spot on Mala and congratulations on your win !

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/2/2022 9:30:00 AM

Valsa, I never wrote a scary poem before! When I thought of trying, the picture which came to mind, was the first scene of Macbeth! I studied Macbeth in my college days too…and I watched the play performed by some Shakespearean artists. The scene with the three witches, which was the centre-point of this famous drama, stays in mind for ever! Thank you for reading my poem.

Ann Peck

Date: 10/31/2022 5:35:00 PM

Scary, Mala! Anything about Dracula gives me chills. I enjoyed reading your poem. Congrats on your win!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/31/2022 5:38:00 PM

Thank you, Ann. My first attempt at writing a scary poem. Thanks for reading.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/31/2022 7:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Mala! :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/31/2022 7:32:00 AM

Thanks, Linda. Really appreciate your visit.

Terry Miller

Date: 10/31/2022 1:57:00 AM

You certainly cooked up a fine spooky poem here, congratulations

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/31/2022 5:27:00 AM

Thank you, Terry. I never attempted a scary poem before - somehow managed! Appreciate your encouraging comment.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/30/2022 8:45:00 PM

Mysterious, spooky brew indeed that you cooked up my friend! Your images are so Halloween and create an amazing creepy atmosphere! Nice work Mala! May the morning light chase away all these scary sights. Sending you blessings dear friend!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 11/10/2022 3:30:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Sam. This is my first attempt at a spooky poem - so glad to know you enjoyed it. This is a site where we learn from each other. Love ~ Mala