Haunted Woods

Haunted woods with massive trees
Beckoned at once, naughty three
Eleven, twelve and thirteen
An awesome aged all-boys team

Boy of thirteen was on the lead
Asked the youngest to gain quick speed
'To Nail three shirts to biggest tree'
Was the game of Halloween glee

As three boys rushed past large shrub
Wind whistled with fearsome drub
Three boys ran like floating ghosts
Their shirts got stuck in thorn posts

All three were painted red here and there
By thorns, thistles, stumbles of nice share
Lost in haunted woods for quite a while
Three boys returned home in classic style
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Richards Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 3:04 AM
An enjoyable take on the contest brief, and the ending put a smile on my face. :) Congratulations on your win, Thriveni
mysore Avatar
November 2, 2024 at 8:55 PM
I am grateful to you for your kind visit dear poet. Thank you for these happy words. Blessings & cheers.
Flood Avatar
October 30, 2024 at 4:39 PM
An enjoyable write, Thriveni…. I’m tempted to say, “Kids, huh?” Congrats on your win. Terry
mysore Avatar
October 30, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Thank you so much dear poet for this pleasant visit and kind words. Blessings & cheers.
Crandall Avatar
October 28, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Fun poem, Thriveni!
mysore Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 8:10 AM
your happy visit and words brings me joy dear poet. thank you. I am grateful. Blessings & cheers.
Canerdy Avatar
October 28, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Thriveni, your narrative poem is well-plotted and chilling. CONGRATS on your win. Janice
mysore Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 8:09 AM
you find it chilling? ah, thank you dear poet friend. I am grateful for your visit and words. Blessings & cheers.
Edmonds  Avatar
October 28, 2024 at 3:25 AM
I enjoyed the read thriveni, congratulations on your win in Tania’s contest… Beryl
mysore Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Thank you dear poet for your kind visit. I am glad you liked it. I am grateful for your words. Blessings & cheers.
George Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Hi Thriveni, back to your poem to congratulate you on your great win.
mysore Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 8:07 AM
So kind of you to return with these happy words dear poet friend, means so much to me. Thank you. am grateful for your time. Blessings & cheers.
Rose  Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 9:40 PM
congrats on your win dear Thriveni
mysore Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Thank you for these happy words and pleasant visit dear poet friend. thank you. blessings & cheers.
Jones Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Back to say congratulations on your winning placement dear poet!
mysore Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 8:19 PM
you bring me joy dear poet. thank you dear friend.
Kitchin Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Thriveni, a great Halloween poem, creative and well done, congratulations on your winning placement.
mysore Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 8:16 PM
I am so grateful for the contest and the placement dear poet. Thank you. Means so much to me.
Jones Avatar
October 18, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Very engaging write dear poet! I was on the edge of my seat and happy the boys returned home safe! Good luck in the contest! I also sent you soupmail hugs.
mysore Avatar
October 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM
we, as mothers can't harm children even in poetry dear poet. I am grateful for your cheerful words, glad you liked it dear friend. Cheers.
Rose  Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 3:15 AM
I can only imagine what they looked like upon their return, very well written piece Thriveni, gl in the contest,
mysore Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. I am grateful for your good wishes. Cheers.
Rodgers Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Dear Thrivini, This is a nice intro into the Halloween season. I very much enjoyed your journey with the boys. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
mysore Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Your visit brings me so much joy dear poet,it is an honor to know you liked it. I am grateful for your blessings Sir. My respects & cheers.
George Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 9:09 AM
This sounds scary and humorous at the same time. Boys of that age are so adventurous. Glad they came back home, though bruised but without being in danger.
mysore Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Dear poet friend, thank you for your visit and read! Yeah I made them go home safe haha. Thank you for your time. Blessings & cheers.
Lane Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 7:49 AM
People can be hurt and haunted by believing the wrong people. Food for thought.
mysore Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 7:58 PM
I am so grateful for your kind visit dear poet. There is so much wisdom in your say. Thank you for your time. Blessings & cheers.
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