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Joseph May's Rhymes in Nine 2 Contest    October 23,2024

Taunted and Haunted

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I was frightened in the dark; my panic heightened tonight
by eerie carved faces that left me teary eyed in the park
I froze when I heard evil caws from a murder of crows in flight

I was taunted by friends to go in this haunted place of gloom
My skin bristled; the wind whistled. I was a ghost's mark.
Tried to scream to wake myself from this horrid dream of doom

I was chided so decided to be brave and opened the door
There was a grave bearing my name. Was this a game, a lark?
I'd find new friends. These can never make amends. Nevermore

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Joseph May October 27, 2024 at 11:54 AM Scary write Lin, Very nicely penned, Congrats on your win Lin Lane October 27, 2024 at 10:56 PM Hi Joseph, and thanks for liking this one well enough for a placement in your contest. I'm honored.

Ink Empress October 24, 2024 at 9:47 AM Dear Lin, you do rhymes so well and this surely is a challenging form but youv written one with very unique rhymes in such a creative storytelling manner for the picture prompt! I love the way youv ended it shows the character of one that would rise above any that would prank in such a manner, friends or otherwise! Fits the halloween vibe too right now: i love the most “ I froze when I heard evil caws from a murder of crows in flight“ the darkness and imagery youv painted here is brilliant! Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always Lin Lane October 24, 2024 at 10:22 AM Ink, I commend you for always offering me detailed remarks. They are never just a few simple words that leave me wondering, 'hmmm, did she really read my poem?" Every comment you've ever given me shows that you've understood exactly what I meant and felt. I appreciate the time you take to point out what you enjoyed the most. You're always supportive and encouraging, a trait that I value.

Tom Cunningham October 23, 2024 at 1:09 PM You rose well to the challenge with this spooky tale Lin and you've fulfilled all the contest requirements with ease. Tom Lin Lane October 23, 2024 at 1:31 PM I'll have to get you some pom poms to shake, Tom for being one of my cheerleaders. Easy? Not by a long shot. I posted it earlier and then realized I'd NOT fulfilled one of the requirements, so it was back to the brain trust, hoping this time I got it right. Thanks, my friend.

Chris Green October 23, 2024 at 1:04 PM Very cool my friend. Dark and eerie. I assume this is for a contest (the bold font words a giveaway) If so, best wishes, this looks like a winner to me. Lin Lane October 23, 2024 at 1:08 PM Hi, Chris and thanks so very much for your visit. They are much too few and far between. How are things in Texas? Chris Green October 23, 2024 at 1:05 PM Oops, just saw the reference to the contest at the top of the page. Good luck!!