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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Date: 1/6/2018 10:31:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this very awesome write.
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/7/2018 6:52:00 AM
Thank you, Rhoda.
Date: 11/1/2017 8:29:00 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!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/2/2017 7:37:00 AM
Susan, thanks for your comments and visit. I always appreciate your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my Halloween poem. John
Date: 10/12/2017 7:06:00 AM
John, I love your October poem, CONGRATULATIONS!
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John Gondolf
Date: 10/12/2017 7:26:00 AM
Thanks, Broken Wings; I'm glad you liked it. When I saw the required words it just spoke Halloween to me... :)
Date: 10/10/2017 11:10:00 PM
Sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, John - blessings and keep up the great work! :-)
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John Gondolf
Date: 10/12/2017 7:24:00 AM
Thanks so much, Gregory; I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 10/10/2017 5:40:00 PM
A vivid descriptive seasonal poem John congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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John Gondolf
Date: 10/10/2017 5:55:00 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 :)
Date: 10/10/2017 6:06:00 AM
perfect for October John! congrats and thank you :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 10/10/2017 6:32:00 AM
Laura, thank you for the placement; I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.
Date: 9/27/2017 5:20:00 AM
- A scary night for both humans and animals :) - A pleasure to read, really great written John - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/27/2017 6:13:00 AM
Thank you again my friend! Hugs to you!
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