Russell Sivey Poet Tanka

The Gaurding Pumpkins

There are some pumpkins
Some well-lit Jack-O-Lanterns
That guard the front gate
Of the dark haunted mansion 
Where ghosts and spirits fly free

The air permeates
With an aura of evil
When a mist arrives
Carries through the blackest night
Just the pumpkins give off light

Russell Sivey

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Jack Horne September 22, 2012 at 2:25 PM wonderful descriptions here, my friend - I'd love to visit this place on Halloween : )

Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2012 at 1:18 PM So where are all these interesting haunted spots you write about, Russell? Do you have ghost tales near your town? i like the imagery of this dark place with only pumpkins' light guiding.

Sara Kendrick September 21, 2012 at 4:12 PM Enjoyed reading this creative work..I can just see the haunted mansion..Maybe they need to get someone the do get rid of those ghosts..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Michelle Mac Donald September 21, 2012 at 2:22 PM Yeow...they sound like Halloween gargoyles, Russel! They must have the scariest looking faces.:( Maybe like a gargoyle the chase off the evil spirits. But a haunted mansion doesn't sound like they'd be handing out many treats. Fun Halloween write!! BOO!!!:)) Best wishes, Mikki