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Nightmare

deserted area of the town… 
lonely Owl hoots tu-whooo! tu-whit…
premonition of a sinister sight!!!!
   
Eerie midnight …walking through the field,
find three witches asking me to yield, 
around a cauldron abominable they look, 
wonder what they're brewing following their book! 

Are they concocting lizard's leg, toe of a frog 
Fillet of a snake, tongue of a dog! 
A frightful castle on top of the hill, 
does Macbeth live there …I shiver with chill! 

An uncanny mysterious moon shines so bright, 
silhouettes of ghosts and goblins wander in sight. 
Hear deadly werewolves howling and gnashing teeth, 
I dread this menacing night, I hardly can breathe. 

I scream in terror, the witches signal to me, 
I stumble in sheer panic, they wouldn't let me free. 

Ohhh…gosh..what a nightmare! what a terrifying night! 
Ghoulish things disappeared with bright morning light!


                              March 22, 2023
       Writing Challenge - "N" words Poetry Contest
                           Theme: Nightmare
                     Sponsor: Constance La France
                             SECOND PLACE

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Constance La France Date: 3/27/2023 8:36:00 AM Mala, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - 'N' Words. Your poem is wonderful, so sorry about the delay in commenting, blessings Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/24/2023 1:33:00 PM Great job and big congrats on your win. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/24/2023 4:04:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. Truly appreciate your beautiful comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/24/2023 11:47:00 AM - Back with a congratulations, Mala :) hugs and happy weekend :) - Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/24/2023 4:03:00 PM Thank you, Dear Anne-Lise. Appreciate your lovely comments. Happy weekend to you too!

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/22/2023 4:09:00 PM Hello Mala, did you eat something before going to bed? I only remember having a nightmare once. I have not had one since. Love& Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/23/2023 10:44:00 AM Hello Mala, once is enough to have this nightmare. Love & Friendship /Darlene\ Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/22/2023 4:35:00 PM Yes, Darlene, I never miss dinner - I had this nightmare only once! Thanks for visiting.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/22/2023 1:11:00 PM Your "Nightmare" is a wonderful write/story. I want to put in for some sweet dreams. Please!!! Good Luck.   Have a great/blessed day as you write away.............. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/22/2023 1:18:00 PM Hi Paula, you are right! Who wants to read about a scary night! Thank God, it’s only a nightmare - not real!!!!

Ann Peck Date: 3/22/2023 11:35:00 AM Now that's a nightmare I don't want to have! Very scary, Mala. I'm so glad you woke up! :) Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/22/2023 1:16:00 PM Ha ha ha Dear Ann! I really wanted to write a scary one! Sounds like I succeeded!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/22/2023 6:14:00 AM - It was a terrible nightmare, Mala ... fantasy at its best :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/22/2023 9:30:00 AM Thank you, Dear Anne-Lise! I feel so inspired with your comments, Sweet Friend, and Brilliant Poetess! Each of your poems is a gem!