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Stroke of Twelve

At the stroke of twelve Midnight comes and the wind blows The full moon shines down Opens eyes of the pumpkin Sharing its wondrous powers Laying on the ground Is the old skeleton, strong Twinkling with the moon Where magic casts its shadows All throughout Halloween night
Russell Sivey

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 9/9/2012 6:12:00 PM
nice one! you've really captured the Halloween mood in this one.
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Date: 9/9/2012 4:54:00 PM
a stunning decoration in words of this trick or treat holiday Russell luv .. much movement in lines of imagery like a painting on a canvas waiting for the witching hour to come alive .. awesome Tanka my friend ..
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Date: 9/9/2012 2:07:00 PM
Excellent description... reminds me of my youth... Terry
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Date: 9/9/2012 1:55:00 PM
Nice fall feel to this scary write. Well done my poet friend. Michael
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