The End of October

On such a dreary and dismal night;
no moon in the sky to give them light.
  The black cat and the raven, out for a stroll
through the neighborhood to take in the sight,
  saw a bloodstained image that chilled to the soul.

In the distance was heard a piteous scream;
like a scream only heard in a hideous dream.
  The cat to the raven, “What do you make of this;
are these sights and sounds really as they seem?
  Are we walking through hell, or is something amiss?”

The raven did say, “My friend cat you’re not so versed;
neither is this a dream, nor are we cursed.
  On the threshold of November, a conception is seen;
the date today is October thirty-first,
  the eve of All Saints, known as Halloween.”


September 25, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Tripp Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations on your win with this very awesome write.
Gondolf Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 6:52 AM
Thank you, Rhoda.
Ashley Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:29 PM
Your poem is brilliant John. so well written with a smooth satiny flow, such a joy to read. I love the theme and your poetic expression, so creative... A belated congratulations on your fantastic and imaginative write!
Gondolf Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 7:37 AM
Susan, thanks for your comments and visit. I always appreciate your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my Halloween poem. John
La France Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 7:06 AM
John, I love your October poem, CONGRATULATIONS!
Gondolf Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 7:26 AM
Thanks, Broken Wings; I'm glad you liked it. When I saw the required words it just spoke Halloween to me... :)
Barden Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, John - blessings and keep up the great work! :-)
Gondolf Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 7:24 AM
Thanks so much, Gregory; I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Allison Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 5:40 PM
A vivid descriptive seasonal poem John congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Gondolf Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Thank you so much Jan. And same to you...I'm very impressed how you were able to fit all five words into one stanza, very efficient my friend :)
Scars Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 6:06 AM
perfect for October John! congrats and thank you :)
Gondolf Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 6:32 AM
Laura, thank you for the placement; I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 5:20 AM
- A scary night for both humans and animals :) - A pleasure to read, really great written John - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gondolf Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 6:13 AM
Thank you again my friend! Hugs to you!
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