Sweetest Treat

~

Beneath a dark
and sinister 
sky where 
stars 
hide behind 
pumpkin patch wishes
and ghostly 
dreams

Ghouls and goblins
cavort on this 
final October eve
seeking candy
and other 
sugary goodies,
lest a trick 
be played
amidst giggles
and grins

As I watch from 
eerie front porch 
shadows
draped in
faux spider webs,
while my 
mind  
conjures
images of a
mystical
faraway beauty

Hypnotic eyes,
peering ‘pon 
springtime
enchantments in
blue hydrangea
potions of 
satin petals
and chiffon 
shimmered
driftings

Moon glow
skin, porcelain
touches
in angelic images, 
haunting desires
and affectionate
midnight
yearnings  

Kisses of northern 
destinations,
floating to
waiting lips, 
whispering 
long distance 
promises
and warming 
chilly smiles

And I realize
on this night
of mischief and
mayhem,
Styrofoam 
headstones
and dry ice fog, 
black cats
and skeletons
in doorways…

the sweetest treat
for me
will always 
be you


Happy Halloween Soupers 

~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Rodrigues Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:32 AM
A fave! What a lovely concoction of eeriness mixed with romance. Love the “styrofoam headstones and dry ice fog”
Green Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:01 AM
Thanks so much Kim. I know a lot about styrofoam headstones and dry ice fog, maybe a little too much. : )
There Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 11:31 PM
Delightful, my friend! So much lovely imagery to paint these earthly and heavenly scenes ~ Unexpected combo, but absolutely lovely <3
Green Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Thanks so much HT, I am thrilled you liked this one so much.
Foster Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 8:19 PM
This was a fun read. Excellently written. Ann
Green Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Thank you Ann. I am glad you liked this one.
Michael Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 7:00 PM
What a lovely treat...I prefer that more than Candy...
Green Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:00 AM
That makes two of us. : ) Thanks so much Arturo.
Adams Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 6:18 PM
Wow! what a beautiful poem to end the month, the night...this is wonderfully crafted and sigh worthy... love all the halloween images weaved with the softer romantic tones throughout this piece... Goodnight my friend...Happy Halloween... :) hugs
Green Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:59 AM
Thank you my friend. Your sweet words are always a wonderful treat for me. I appreciate you Sandy and all of the kindness you show me.
Sands Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 5:46 PM
Another amazing poem Chris. So well written. I enjoyed this. I love the line pumpkin patch wishes and hope they will come about for you. Happy Halloween. :)
Green Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Happy you liked this one my friend. Thank you so much Heidi
Bauer Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 5:41 PM
this is wonderful, chris! just gorgeous and so very sweet! perfect for this halloween night...
Green Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Thank you Ilene for your wonderful thoughts
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