Halloween Tale

Halloween Tale

Hear my “cautionary” “Halloween” “tale”!
Beware of tricks by costumed “vampires,"
“Feasting” on boo berry tarts or goblin treats;
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Take heed of “alien” threats for treat “abduction”
Cautious when pumpkin faces freeze –“paralyzed” -
Possessed by “blood” curdling screams.
		(:o
Be wary of “diabolical” plans behind smiling masks,
Ghostly toilet paper ghosts cascading 
From creepy branches like claws bewitched.
 		(:o
Think twice of triumphant “trickery”
Turned upside down like little houses
With crescents carved out from their doors.
		(:o
Look out when legends ride in silhouette on a magic moon!
Be careful apple bobbing in spellbound cauldrons - haunted houses -
When mischief scampers through Halloween parades.
		(:o
Watch out!  “Noches de los muertos” lives again! (:o (:o (:o

Sixteen lines
10-20-20
Contest: Halloween Challenge
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Agustin Avatar
November 8, 2020 at 11:28 PM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... poetically expressed warning midst wisdom. God bless you.
Kauffman Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Hi Beata! Always love your visits and your upbeat messages! :) Many thanks for your congrats! Had fun with this one - took a little different tack! Hope you are well. November blessings to you - Christmas is coming - yahoo :)
Fowler Avatar
November 8, 2020 at 5:44 AM
Creative and very cute Sam. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda
Kauffman Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 4:45 PM
This was such a fun challenge! I got to include most all of my favorite Halloween elements - spooky not horrific! Thank you for your congratulations and your always uplifting messages! All the best in this magnificent season!
Watt Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Sam, well done on the Halloween poem and congrats on your podium win! You captured so many of the elements that make the day fun for so many. Blessings, John P.S. Loved your little fright symbol (:o
Kauffman Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 4:41 PM
Halloween has so many delightful "spooky" elements. I love the spooky but am turned off by the horrific! It was so much fun to weave Emile's words into a playful scenario rather than a horror movie. Many thanks for your congrats! Glad you like my little ghostie! November blessings my friend!
Balasubramanian Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Congratulations Sam on your win. It was a tough contest.Enjoy your win and day ahead. Rama
Kauffman Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 10:06 AM
Morning Rama! Thank you for your congratulations! So appreciated! It was a tough contest - so many really wonderful entries. Sending you Thanksgiving blessings! Have a great weekend!
Pinet Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 7:14 AM
Congratulations Sam! Your poem has placed "Second" in my contest. This was a bit of Halloween fun and your poem was a joy to read and apropos for this night of fright, well done my friend, Emile.
Kauffman Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 9:33 AM
Thank you so much Emile for your congratulations and your placement. This was a really fun challenge. I had a great time with the words and the theme! You do so much here on the soup. Thank you my friend!
Cunningham Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 10:23 AM
Very creative verse Sam, perfect for Halloween, hope your week going well. Over Fork Over Tom
Kauffman Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 9:27 AM
Thank you Tom! Somehow I just could go the "horror" but wanted a little twist on the words. This was fun to create. Hope you are well. Have a great weekend! Over Fork Over!
Mcintosh Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 4:31 AM
A amazing Halloween write... God bless your words and grace you with a win, my friend. Happy writing
Kauffman Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 9:25 AM
Hi Gina! Am way behind in responding. I am so sorry! Thank you for your message. You always lift my "spirits" with your lovely feedback. Sending you Thanksgiving blessings dear friend!
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