October

O-ctober flames of pumpkin eyes, stoked. C-reepy coldness at our backs. Tales T-old with ale — the headless horseman. O-ff he rides in the wind. B-rr, wind wool scarf ‘round neck. E-ars shudder as the narrator says, “R-est your heads for awhile, friends.” 10/7/2019 October Contest 45 or Less Words Poetry Contest Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/9/2019 7:11:00 AM

- Unique ... love the "T" line, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/9/2019 7:19:00 AM

Yay! Thanks, Anne-Lise!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/9/2019 6:31:00 AM

This is definitely a winner... God bless you always with many great winners. Love, Gina

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/9/2019 7:20:00 AM

Thank you, Regina!

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/8/2019 8:32:00 PM

Excellent entry Kimmy...An October acrostic...Caren will love it...I do...^WW^ :o)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/9/2019 6:12:00 AM

Thank you, my friend! :)

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 10/8/2019 4:12:00 PM

Cool. Both literally and figuratively)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/8/2019 5:02:00 PM

Thank you, Kurt!

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/8/2019 10:34:00 AM

Kim, I love the headless horseman reference and story. Good memories of October TV. Thanks for bringing it back to me. -Richard

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/8/2019 5:02:00 PM

Thank you, Richard!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/7/2019 8:24:00 PM

This is a wonderful poem for the contest. I do love this month. Great entry and I wish you the best, sweet Kim... God bless you always, Gina

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/7/2019 9:38:00 PM

Thank you, sweet lady! God bless you! <3 Kim

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/7/2019 5:55:00 PM

You've got a winner here Kim! I enjoyed it so much since I reckon October is my favorite month (in fact the fall season in itself) is my favorite time of the year. Glad you enjoyed a bit of my nonsense describing the pitiful sot Clyde O'Toole. Best on you - Bob

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/7/2019 9:39:00 PM

Thanks, Bob! It’s my birthday today so I’m definitely an October gal :) Kim

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/7/2019 5:46:00 PM

this is GREAT work, so imaginative, Kim. I am pretty sure this one is a winner.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/7/2019 9:40:00 PM

We will see! Thanks for the confidence, dear friend! <3 Kim

Jan Allison

Date: 10/7/2019 4:58:00 PM

A superb October acrostic Kim, the superb imagery gave me chills:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/7/2019 9:40:00 PM

Thank you, Jan! :) Kim