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Some Things Are Just Better Left Alone.

It sits well back away from the road hidden by bushes and trees. Even the lane that leads from the gate seems colder than late Fall's breeze. The grounds are vast and overgrown, the house is weathered, bare. It used to be a grand estate, now no one seems to care. The wind blows 'round the house's eaves giving a mournful cry. Some say it sounds like a long lost soul who in this house did die. There is a rumor in the town of things that happened here. Most folks say the tales are true and shun the place in fear; So it's a good place to settle down if you wish to be left alone. Far enough out in the woods where we will feel at home. We can prowl and we can hunt to our heart's content, And we won't have to worry 'bout what they think of our intent. Date 10/121/2021 - For Something Spooky Contest By Tania Kitchin

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Date: 10/25/2021 11:41:00 AM
Very fun Judy! Rumors don't have a "ghost of a chance" in your new dwelling! Congrats and high fives on your win!
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/25/2021 2:15:00 PM
Thank you so much Sam. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/25/2021 12:16:00 AM
A great poem with beautiful images. Beautifully poetic. Congratulations!
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Date: 10/25/2021 2:09:00 PM
Thank you so much Christuraj. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2021 2:17:00 PM
Judy, congratulations on your winning placement with your spooky haunted house poem, great imagery!
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Date: 10/25/2021 2:06:00 PM
Thank you so much Tania. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2021 12:12:00 PM
what a creepy tale, many congrats on your win Judy:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/25/2021 2:02:00 PM
Thank you so much Jan. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2021 11:45:00 AM
A smashing creepy tale. My first impression was werewolves. Congrats on your spooky win. Terry
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Date: 10/25/2021 1:58:00 PM
Thank you so much Terry. You were right. Werewolves looking for a house. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2021 9:47:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on this win. What a HAUNTED HOUSE story. Have a blessed autumn day ..................
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Date: 10/25/2021 1:56:00 PM
Thank you so much Paula. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/17/2021 11:39:00 AM
What a story. Yes, leave this one alone. Have a blessed autumn day writing away...................
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Date: 10/18/2021 7:23:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/17/2021 9:17:00 AM
That is an excellent chilly poem for this time of year, Judy! I like to be on my own sometimes, but I think I'll pass any invite to go live there :) ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 10/18/2021 7:21:00 AM
Thank you so much Paul. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/15/2021 2:29:00 PM
- A great poem for this contest, Judy ... and I agree with the headline "Some Things Are Just Better Left Alone" ... best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend ... take care - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/18/2021 7:18:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/15/2021 11:29:00 AM
Enjoyed the spooky tale and good luck in the contest. love phyl
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Date: 10/18/2021 7:16:00 AM
Thanks bunches Phyl. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/13/2021 12:22:00 PM
So either a couple that haunts with bodies or not!
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Date: 10/13/2021 2:45:00 PM
I was thinking werewolves.lol Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/12/2021 1:54:00 PM
Loved this poem with a great ending.
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/12/2021 4:15:00 PM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/12/2021 1:00:00 PM
I so love this Scary poem. It's a haunting expression of delight - Love it. God bless you with a win, my friend. Love, Gina
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Date: 10/12/2021 4:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Gina. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/12/2021 12:29:00 PM
I like this scary Halloween inspired work. Maybe it can be brought to life again. I guess if a person wanted to live in a place without paying rent or buying it or paying taxes that would work out very well. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
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Date: 10/12/2021 12:34:00 PM
Thanks bunches Sara. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/12/2021 10:15:00 AM
Hi Judy, I know I wouldn't want to live in such a place. I agree it would be perfect for someone who didn't want to be bothered. Great job. Have a nice day;-) Alexis
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/12/2021 10:20:00 AM
Thanks so much Alexis. God Bless, JB

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