Halloween Night

All day long the clouds lay hanging
thick and gloomy in the sky.
Night approached. The wind was restless;
it gave out a ghostly cry. 

Eerie lights blinked in the darkness,
shadows dancing in between.
It was chilly, thunder drawling.
What a night for Halloween!

Costume clad, excited children
knocked on granny’s welcome door,
but the lady did not answer.
She lay lifeless on the floor!

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A Halloween Fright Contest 
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire
          Placed 1st

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 10/16/2020 10:43:00 AM
- Boo ... evil spirits dance for this contest, Paul :) - Congratulations on your great Halloween poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2020 11:25:00 PM
Thank you dear Anne-Lise :) Hope you're keeping well. Enjoy the week ahead :) Hugs // paul
Date: 10/15/2020 12:33:00 PM
Such a chilling story that flows so easily off the tongue, Paul. Great scary stuff here! Congrats on your win! :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2020 11:14:00 PM
Thank you, Laura; it's lovely to have you stopping by:) Have a lovely day! Regards // paul
Date: 10/15/2020 11:26:00 AM
Spooky Paul. Very nicely written! Linda
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2020 11:39:00 AM
Thank you for reading and liking, Linda. Regards // paul
Date: 10/15/2020 10:17:00 AM
You certainly set the stage well for horror in the first couple verses. I wasn't expecting that final line! Great work, Paul. Congratulations on a first-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2020 11:14:00 AM
Thank you so much Carolyn; had not realized the results were out. I missed your last contest, and this time I was determined to take part, thus entered an 'old' poem of mine which was waiting for the right moment to compete:) Hugs // paul
Date: 11/3/2016 6:36:00 PM
Wow, what a creepy poem, Paul. I mean that in the most respectful way. You set it up well, the cheery happy beginning, then you put the hammer down at the end. Great poetic timing. Excellent Halloween poem, my friend. Love you always. RW
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2016 6:19:00 PM
Thank you Freddie; your insightful comments are, as usual, much appreciated. Regards & goodnight // paul
Date: 10/22/2016 7:17:00 PM
Oooh, I wasn't expecting that ending, Paul. You set the stage for Halloween night so well and the imagery is quite vivid. Wishing you success in the contest, my friend. I'm wondering if children dress up for Halloween in Malta. When I was a child, it was my favorite holiday. I could do "Cousin It" simply by brushing my hair over my face and donning glasses. Thanks for your comments. Love, carolyn
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/23/2016 6:25:00 AM
I too wasn't expecting that ending, Carolyn!! My muse must have got caught in a twist. In Malta Halloween caught on these last few years, and now children dress up and gave fun...Valentina does:) Love & Hugs // paul
Date: 10/18/2016 12:00:00 PM
Oooo super spooky, flawlessly written.
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/19/2016 2:39:00 PM
Thank you, Armand!
Date: 10/16/2016 8:54:00 AM
You increased the chill factor at the end!..Very nicely penned Paul..
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/16/2016 11:04:00 AM
Thank you Joseph. I rarely write about Halloween, but once in a while I try and rise to the challenge of a contest! Regards // paul
Date: 10/16/2016 2:54:00 AM
An excellent Halloween poem with dramatic end. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Good luck for the contest.
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Date: 10/16/2016 11:02:00 AM
Thank you for reading and for the lovely feedback, Ravi. Regards // paul
Date: 10/15/2016 9:03:00 PM
Chills from your ending Paul...but I loved every masterful line! 7 ; )
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/16/2016 8:42:00 AM
I appreciate your encouraging visits, Connie; thank you! Regards:) // paul
Date: 10/15/2016 4:35:00 PM
Aw..... :0 this is different and shocking... That's how my grandma passed :( Hugs Paul good luck in the contest....
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Eve Roper
Date: 10/16/2016 11:13:00 AM
You didn't,but I miss her
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/16/2016 8:40:00 AM
Sorry I brought back such a sad memory, Eve:( Thank you for reading and commenting. Have a nice Sunday:) Hugs // paul
Date: 10/15/2016 12:38:00 PM
Oh my, wasn't expecting that ending! Loved the poem!
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2016 2:46:00 PM
Hi Arthur! dark poetry is not my speciality ... you are much better at it! At this time of year Cherl Dunn would have been presenting her Halloween compilation; she'll be missed. Regards // paul
Date: 10/14/2016 8:35:00 PM
Paul, oh so creepy , great Halloween write
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2016 2:42:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Constance. The ending wrote itself...I had not meant to have it that way. Regards // paul
Date: 10/14/2016 12:53:00 PM
- A dramatic end, Paul - Bravo an excellent Halloween poem - Good luck in the contest ... and happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/15/2016 6:24:00 AM
- How strange that you mention her (Cherl Dunn) - I thought the same thing yesterday -I visited many of her Halloween poem yesterday :) - Amazing Halloween poems !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/14/2016 4:52:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise; I enjoyed your Halloween sijo, too. May you also have a most lovely weekend:) Hugs // paul
Date: 10/14/2016 9:29:00 AM
Oh wow, you got me with that last line! I love a curve ball especially when I don't see it coming. Good luck Paul, this is a winner.
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/14/2016 4:55:00 PM
Thank you, Paloma. Initially I had another ending in mind, but somehow my muse changed course! Wishing you a pleasant weekend:) Regards // paul
Date: 10/14/2016 7:54:00 AM
Hi Paul, This is a good entry for the contest. It's a good Halloween tale. The imagery is dark and a bit creepy as well.However, I must say the twist at the end is unexpected. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest: -) Alexis
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/14/2016 8:25:00 AM
Thank you for the insightful feedback, Alexis....and for being first to comment:) I don't often write about Halloween, but this time temptation got the better of me:) Regards // paul
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