Halloween Headlines

Streets awash with mewling cats
and surly swashbuckling pirates.
Somber skies with swirling bats,
and ghastly goblins chasing rats.
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Kiser Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 9:29 PM
"and ghastly goblins chasing rats." This does sound like something goblins would enjoy. Good luck in the contest.
Fowler Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 5:57 AM
Thanks ML! Linda
Fenn Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 6:48 PM
This is funny and a true picture of trick or treating!
Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 6:57 PM
Many thanks for the visit Jennifer, and for taking time to comment! :) Linda
Leiser Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 7:24 AM
Your descriptive alliteration And rhyme make this stanza really shine, Linda. This is a great picture of Halloween! Good luck in the contest! :)
Fowler Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 7:31 AM
Many thanks for the visit and supportive words Laura. :) Linda
Krutsinger Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 1:20 PM
This poem dances onto a page and brings Halloween to life!
Fowler Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Many thanks Caren. Lively headlines, indeed. :) Thanks for stopping by, Linda
Callus Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM
This is definitely a Halloween haunting offering, Linda! Should make the headlines :) Regards // paul
Fowler Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 4:16 PM
Thank you Paul. I appreciate your comments :) Linda
Dietrich Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 1:08 PM
cute halloween headlines. clever!
Fowler Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 4:15 PM
Hi Andrea. Thanks! hugs {} Linda
Wolf Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 6:16 PM
Love the flow to this Halloween-special, Linda. Ghost, goblins, and ghouls, Gershon
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 6:24 PM
Hi Gershon. Good to have you visit and leave a nice comment. Thank you! :) Linda
Rose  Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 8:35 AM
now that sounds really scary very creative work dear Linda, Have a great day
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 8:37 AM
Teehee. :D Thanks PD. Always a pleasure to have you visit. Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 7:55 AM
Mewling cats... ghastly goblins chasing rats/Nicely done!
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 7:57 AM
Hi Kim. Thanks! {} Linda
Canerdy Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 6:51 AM
Vividly descriptive, Linda!
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 7:34 AM
Thank you Janice. {} Linda
Pandit Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 5:28 AM
Well captured sights and sounds of Halloween. All the best, Linda.
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 7:33 AM
Thank you Vijay. Thanks for stopping by :) Linda
Buhagiar Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 1:45 AM
Your choice show earn you a great placement. ~~
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 7:33 AM
Thanks for the visit Victor, and for the kind words. Linda
Faulkner Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 3:46 PM
I like the dark chaotic energy here, best wishes for the contest, Linda~
Fowler Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 3:47 PM
Hi Michelle. Thanks for stopping by and for the nice comments. Linda
Sands Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 2:03 PM
Good one Linda! :)
Fowler Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 3:20 PM
Many thanks Heidi! Linda
Koplin Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 1:35 PM
Great choice! Good luck in the contest!
Fowler Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 1:37 PM
Thanks Mark! Linda
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