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The Cemetery

Moans come from the cemetery On Halloween night I am told Other kids, not me, are so bold They tell me I am contrary, That place is awfully scary I’m telling you, when dark and cold, Moans come. It’s worse than a mortuary Even if it’s plush with fine gold I want my daddy’s hand to hold Unlike the others, I’m not sold! Moans come. FIFTH PLACE WINNER Written October 13, 2022 [a Rondine - 8 syllable lines checked by PS Counter - R/abbaabR abbaR Submitted to "Scary Halloween Poem" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

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Terry Flood

Date: 10/31/2022 8:30:00 AM

The ones that act all nonchalant are probably the scarediest of all. Congrats on your win, Milt. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/31/2022 9:47:00 AM

You're probably right about that, Terry.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/31/2022 7:18:00 AM

Cemeteries are creepy anytime of year. Something about walking among the spirits (and moans). Love the form Milt. Congratulations on your win! :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/31/2022 9:48:00 AM

Thanks so much, Linda.

Terry Miller

Date: 10/31/2022 2:18:00 AM

I agree with Shirley; congratulations Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/31/2022 9:48:00 AM

Thanks, Terry.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/30/2022 4:43:00 PM

Milt, congratulations on your winning placement with your creepy poem!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/31/2022 9:49:00 AM

I must admit it was creepy, Tania. Now, I'm trying to figure out what would make you laugh!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/14/2022 9:55:00 PM

We always want our parents when we get this scared. Good luck in the contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2022 7:59:00 AM

Thanks so much, Caren. Which reminds me to remind you...you have a contest on Soup to judge.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/13/2022 5:48:00 PM

It is our imagination that makes us scared of cemeteries. I have become more suspicious of the living than the dead, sadly.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/13/2022 7:59:00 PM

Me, too, Shirley. Me, too!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/13/2022 9:45:00 AM

I always find them quite peaceful that said I wouldn't go to one at night especially on halloween night. Lol Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/13/2022 10:22:00 AM

Me neither, Tom. But, I will often drive through one during the afternoon. I like to look at the stones and the decorations.

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/13/2022 8:59:00 AM

Cemetaries creep me out on any day or night. Have you entered this in either of the two contests it would fit?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/13/2022 9:24:00 AM

I have not, but if I fail to come up with anything better, I may. Thanks for the suggestion.