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Spirit Catcher

Come to me by moonlight on All Hallow's Eve
rise up from the grave and let your spirit raise
coat me with frost breath, sing to me your boos
I am hungry for the past days of scariness and fools.

Come to me at the graveyard, soar above the marble
whisper to me of your life and loves, don't wait
for your proper turn, don't lie lonesome beneath dirt.
There's an ear for every sorrow and a promise of corn

if on All Hallow's Eve you find your way to my side.
There we'll drink spiced wine and toast past days
when bodies were a hindrance and our emotions raged
we'll wonder about starlight and planet scapes

and talk to three a.m, if you come to me at midnight
and touch my spirit to yours. The clock will tick as count
the oaks will zither a tune, the lowing cows and rats
rustle will speak of night's safety and an alternate way.

Tell me of your curtains, the end of your way of life,
tell me of your children, the last of your family line,
tell me of your lover's kiss, the last treasure you held
before you wandered free of the earth's reach
every all Hallow's Eve, every chance you were freed
and if you are lonesome or traveling a new domain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Delightful, this is the least scary poem about dead people I have ever read. I think I will go down to the cemetery and find myself a buddy to share some spicy win with.
A   Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 4:37 PM
serie, congratulations with your featured poem of the week.. hope you are enjoying yours~Always ;-) PD
K. Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 12:17 AM
Even if halloween is over-- I still super enjoyed reading this Sheri-- love the imagery you put in here & really liked how this flowed as well-- thanks for all your wonderful comments in my poems :) -- nikko :)
Kendrick Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Third stanza and third line got my attention..Won't it be wonderful when these bodies won't be a hinderance..Enjoyed your work..I was honored that you visited my work..Sara
Falotico Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Don't know how I missed this one!! wow poetry with more then one meaning,,,a poet after my own heart,,,,Always Michael
Devonshire Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 8:50 PM
I know there is a "spooky" element to this, Sheri, but I saw much more. A lost loved one whose spirit might reunite with you on just this one special night. One of the best "Halloween" poems I've ever read. Love, Carolyn
Rhinem Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Smile ~ "Yes," this is definitely a sweet Halloween treat of a spooky tale; I can feel the shivers running through many a melting spine ~ Smile ~ "Hello, 'Dear Gifted & Precious, Sheri Fresonke Harper!" ~ Visiting the ghost of all hallows past; "An Excellent Poe My Dear" &, "Thank You" for the kind com ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You & Yours,' Always," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Tomorrow Dear Sheri;" Bye!:) ~
Loving Iii Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 4:21 PM
and a happy holloween to you too. john
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
November 1, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Hey Girl friend thanx for the comments I will cherish them. I love your spirit catcher
Brown Avatar
November 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM
It was my pleasure to read your excellent writing today Sheri. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
October 31, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Enjoyed reading today... well written!
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