In a Lighter Vein

My brother, too big for his britches,
Said he wasn't scared of witches;
Of ghosts and goblins had no fear
And dared a demon to come near.

The morning after Halloween,
He was just nowhere to be seen.
We looked for him in woods and ditches,
In cubbyholes and hidden niches.

My mama couldn't find her broom.
We looked for it in every room.
I shouldn't laugh 'til I'm in stitches
At Brother carried off by witches.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 3:13 AM
I forgot you've got mail. Sara
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August 30, 2009 at 3:12 AM
I love this rhyme. Brother and sister thing. Keep writing. Sara
Brown Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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