Paul Callus Poet Quatrain

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

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 16, 2020 at 10:43 AM - Boo ... evil spirits dance for this contest, Paul :) - Congratulations on your great Halloween poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus November 29, 2020 at 11:25 PM Thank you dear Anne-Lise :) Hope you're keeping well. Enjoy the week ahead :) Hugs // paul

Laura Leiser October 15, 2020 at 12:33 PM Such a chilling story that flows so easily off the tongue, Paul. Great scary stuff here! Congrats on your win! :) Paul Callus November 29, 2020 at 11:14 PM Thank you, Laura; it's lovely to have you stopping by:) Have a lovely day! Regards // paul

Linda Alice Fowler October 15, 2020 at 11:26 AM Spooky Paul. Very nicely written! Linda Paul Callus October 15, 2020 at 11:39 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Linda. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 10:17 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 Paul Callus October 15, 2020 at 11:14 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

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 3, 2016 at 6:36 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 Paul Callus November 5, 2016 at 6:19 PM Thank you Freddie; your insightful comments are, as usual, much appreciated. Regards & goodnight // paul

Carolyn Devonshire October 22, 2016 at 7:17 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 Paul Callus October 23, 2016 at 6:25 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

Maurice Yvonne October 18, 2016 at 12:00 PM Oooo super spooky, flawlessly written. Paul Callus October 19, 2016 at 2:39 PM Thank you, Armand!

Joseph May October 16, 2016 at 8:54 AM You increased the chill factor at the end!..Very nicely penned Paul.. Paul Callus October 16, 2016 at 11:04 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

Ravi Sathasivam October 16, 2016 at 2:54 AM An excellent Halloween poem with dramatic end. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Good luck for the contest. Paul Callus October 16, 2016 at 11:02 AM Thank you for reading and for the lovely feedback, Ravi. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong October 15, 2016 at 9:03 PM Chills from your ending Paul...but I loved every masterful line! 7 ; ) Paul Callus October 16, 2016 at 8:42 AM I appreciate your encouraging visits, Connie; thank you! Regards:) // paul

Eve Roper October 15, 2016 at 4:35 PM Aw..... :0 this is different and shocking... That's how my grandma passed :( Hugs Paul good luck in the contest.... Eve Roper October 16, 2016 at 11:13 AM You didn't,but I miss her Paul Callus October 16, 2016 at 8:40 AM Sorry I brought back such a sad memory, Eve:( Thank you for reading and commenting. Have a nice Sunday:) Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso October 15, 2016 at 12:38 PM Oh my, wasn't expecting that ending! Loved the poem! Paul Callus October 15, 2016 at 2:46 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

Constance La France October 14, 2016 at 8:35 PM Paul, oh so creepy , great Halloween write Paul Callus October 15, 2016 at 2:42 PM Glad you enjoyed it Constance. The ending wrote itself...I had not meant to have it that way. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen October 14, 2016 at 12:53 PM - A dramatic end, Paul - Bravo an excellent Halloween poem - Good luck in the contest ... and happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen October 15, 2016 at 6:24 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 :) Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 4:52 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise; I enjoyed your Halloween sijo, too. May you also have a most lovely weekend:) Hugs // paul

Paloma P October 14, 2016 at 9:29 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. Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 4:55 PM Thank you, Paloma. Initially I had another ending in mind, but somehow my muse changed course! Wishing you a pleasant weekend:) Regards // paul

Alexis Y. October 14, 2016 at 7:54 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 Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 8:25 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