Samuin-Calan Gaeaf-Halloween Hustle
Fog rolling spirits astir
Halloween on way?
Thrills or chills?
The day when border of our world and the otherworld
Getting thin to let allow spirits to pass through
Maybe Satan, witch or the ghouls among us
Ward off harmful spirits by wearing costumes
To disguise as harmful spirit to avoid the harm.
Welcome to the Fifth Halloween Hustle of North Carolina
Get some treats, witch, Satan from above is watching you
Enjoy the race and a variety of other festive activities
With trail shoes, long sleeves, unless weather is warm.
10 miles marked route on tracks and footpaths
Some steep hills and some tough sandy sections
2 water stops en route, water and bananas
Spectators welcome with fancy dress for Halloween.
And then, loudly passes the procession of the town
Crowds drawn when politics and religion go aflame
Burgers filled with tender meat, colorful people
Drinking, laughing, singing, watching drifting by.
Ghoul’s hour past, mortals revert to their places
The moon returned normal sight smog lifted.
Goodbye my friends for another year for cheers,
And thank you for a night of love and passion.
+++
August 30, 2014
Form:Free verse
Copyright © Dr.Ram Mehta | Year Posted 2014
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment