Halloween Fun

HALLOWEEN FUN

Carving the pumpkin, oh such fun
How they danced when dad was done

Twisted mouth with large, black eyes
To scare the kids, then pumpkin pies

Hear those darlings on the street
Tiny fingers, tiny feet

Soon they’ll ring the bell and shout
“Trick or treat.      Hand outs!”

But see old moon, he’s hanging high
A big gold searchlight in the sky

Just peeping o’er, the sun has set
With rosy, glorious hue, and yet,

A solar quake now rumbles forth
Spewing flame toward the earth

Those fiery rays have stirred the dead
The night is bright, the moon is red

Check the time – it’s nine o five
Jack O Lanterns come alive

Oh, how they cry, each frightened child
Belegged pumpkins running wild

I’ll tell you how kids went to bed
Twas in the ground without a head

Those empty gourds were hearty fed
The night was cursed, the moon was red

Moo haha!    haha!   haha!   hah OH
Haha!     haha!     haha!    HAH!

Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Hey glad to see you back, you Halloweenie you!!!!
Devonshire Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 4:46 PM
:D Dear Daver, you had me smiling throughout the poem. Many of us have memories of our fathers cutting out the pumpkins and taking us for "hand outs" from neighbors. The solar quake that spewed the fiery rays to wake the dead is a chilling description and so appropriate for Halloween night. Hope I didn't interrupt your fun when I called. Love this poem - a fave for me! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM
just coming by to say hi, Daver. Hope you get a new poem up soon!!
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2014 at 11:45 PM
Hey, Daver, just stopping by to thank you for seeing my poem. I am REALLY behind on comments. Hope I can get through them tonight!!
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October 28, 2014 at 9:13 PM
Awesome Halloween poem Dave. You've got some really cool lines in here. Everything lends to the fear side of it. Ya didn't waste a line. each frightened child... belegged pumpkins running wild ... Love it... every line. A big gold search light in the sky.... empty gourds were hearty fed... such a fine job Dave. Really enjoyed it right down to the "moo haha!.... your porodigal poetry friend, Bob Dufresne
Kiser Avatar
October 28, 2014 at 2:45 PM
That's the setting!
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October 27, 2014 at 9:23 PM
Oh, this isn't a poem I'd like to hear outside at a campfire, Daver. I'd be looking over my shoulder, for sure. Great write...fun, funny but that laugh would have everyone running for cover. Keep well...best wishes. Love, Mikki
Yvonne Avatar
October 27, 2014 at 7:55 PM
A great story from begining to end, hanging on every word. Flowed beautifuly, loved it adding to my favs
Horne Avatar
October 26, 2014 at 10:17 AM
love this, Daver, especially the last two, ha ha. Have a wonderful week
Anish Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 3:09 PM
Liked the last two lines a lot. Let me know what you think of my latest. Best Matthew Anish
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 7:43 PM
wanted to say what makes it better. you were very original, saying stuff not usually said in typical halloween fun poems.
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Daver, rarely do i see people doing really great Halloween poems. But this one takes the CAKE!!! I am faving this super Halloween poem!!
Kiser Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 5:27 PM
Now that is cute!
Deschler Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 1:25 PM
I loved this tale of innocent Halloween fun that turned into a real horror story. A fantastic poem for this time of the year. Wonderful work, Daver!
Gasun Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 11:47 PM
This is an awesome Halloween poem and a very delightful one to read my dear friend, Daver. I loved it and so enjoyed the read. Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you so much as well for your precious time reading and commenting on one of my latest poems. Have a great day! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
Allison Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 7:43 AM
wonderful imagery DaverI Ireally enjoyed this write:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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