Such Naughty Trickery

three wicked moons ago, we flew to a halloween get-away 
on the beach island frilled with dangling bouquets.” no
costumes , please”,  the invitation loudly read.. so off i went, 
the brood still washing their heads… in simple sundress, my eyes
kept singing la-la-la. the hall was empty, freaky lights went off. in a flick,

witches were brewing black, fangy cats... a lady gaga
spiking screams, then came a judas hanging on a centipede tree,
by the false door,  tattooed skeletons dancing squeaky reggae.
suffocating in a terrorized room, i hollered,” where’s my family!!”
what a viciously naughty night! they were all dressed in
ghostly ghoul and goblin witchery, tickling my almost bare body
just behind me… oh well, it’s october’s time  to slay the night
and i was the pawn, the surprised victim, crackling with nervous delight


( for paula swanson's halloween of years past)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Exceptional writing Nette, you have captured Halloween splendidly >> James....:)
Mehta Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win , nette
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November 20, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Congratulations on your win, Nette! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Super congrats Nette on your winning poem in Paula's contest with this exceptional entry luv.. a perfect piece to express the theme my friend.. a Happy Thanksgiving to u and yours with luv..
Austin Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 3:49 PM
A winner as far as I am concerned.... all the surprise and joyful terror of a Halloween night. Love, it. Dave
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November 15, 2010 at 9:28 PM
lol i love the holloween feel to the beginning,enjoyed ,..P.D.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Cool one Nette.. good luck my friend in Paula's great contest luv... also ..my example poem for my new contest "Holiday Home" is now posted for u to view if u decide to enter...thankxx luv..
Devonshire Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Just think how frightening this would have been if they DID allow costumes! Just yanking your chain, Paula. Enjoyed this spooky but witty poem. Love, Carolyn
Haick Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Wow! Another great poem I've read today, Nette. Your style is so familiar, but totally enjoyable! Thanks for leaving comments for me and to me, you've written a winner here! Love, Audrey
Mehta Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 5:49 AM
Nice expression, three wicked moons ago, that is poetry, instead of saying three months or whatever. Good luck in the contest, nette
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