Halloween Haiku

The devil trembles
Feeling the autumn wind's rage
Children eat candy


Red mask covers eyes
Blind to first fall carnival
Her pockets picked clean


Nevermore  lovers
Halloween murders-blood found
Quote the black raven
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 5, 2016 at 8:33 PM
Shirley, I like these haiku. LINDA
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September 19, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Enjoyed stopping by to say hi while reading your poetry, have yourself a wonderful day full of love & joy. Keep them smiles coming*luv ~SKAT
Stella Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 4:03 AM
wow liked this one and congrats on placement in contest really like the last one for I just love ravens also thanks for your kind comments on my poem too keep up the great writing blessings to you and family
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September 12, 2010 at 6:04 AM
nice Poe touch poetry win. congratulations on a fine win Shirley
Roberts Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 10:13 AM
congrats on your win with this spooky entry
Freeman Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 12:21 AM
Congratulations Shirley on your big in the contest. Agape, Moses
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 10:56 PM
This is really nicely done, Shirley Congratulations to you! Luv, Andrea
Henderson Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 8:52 PM
Congratulations on your big win in the contest. Charles
Mehta Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Congratultions on this win in the contest, Shirley
K. Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 6:21 PM
ooh chilly haiku over here Shirley-- congrats on your win -- nikko :)
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Congratulations on your win in Linda-Marie's contest Shirley. Love Carol
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September 10, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Very cool writing, Shirley Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Congrats Shirley on your success in my Halloween Haiku contest.. an awesome entry full of spooky lines ..luv the last.. of Halloween flavor... thankxxx for your constant support luv..
Muzzey Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Very Shakespearish, I enjoyed reading this wonderful Haiku. Good luck in the contest. Caryl
Sweetheart Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Fine Shirley..unique and original..leave it alone ..its a competition.. and unusual is always good.. thankxxx for supporting this contest...luv.it ..
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 3:42 PM
OOOOOOooooOOOOOOoo. I never go out during halloween when I hear them knocking. You never know if one is a real gremlin
Wilson Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 3:27 PM
Quite scary and spooky!Best of luck in the contest..Take care~Deb
A  Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Nice and well done, enjoyed your Haiku, GooDluck in the cOntest*luv~SKAT
Roberts Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 2:18 PM
spooky, good one, good luck in the contest
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