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The Haunted House

The Haunted House Ravaged by the winters passed Heart ripped out, left to cold Peeling paint, windows smashed What secrets does the old house hold On many nights can be seen Behind the curtains rotting lace Spirits of those caught between This world and their resting place Is said that many years ago A maniac went mad in there And in the mayhem he let flow The family now haunt in despair Soon the building will be gone A new home on the site we’ll see The ghosts will not be moving on Forever locked in tragedy.

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thriveni c mysore

Date: 10/27/2024 9:23:00 PM

good read. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/27/2024 8:28:00 AM

Richard, a great spooky tale, congratulations on your winning placement.

Richard D Seal
Date: 11/8/2024 8:27:00 AM

Thanks Tania, enjoyed your contest

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/18/2024 10:10:00 AM

Embracing this Halloween season. The imagery of the old house, is amazing Richard. A sinner in his pregatory, profound! Much prayer is needed. Halloween-spirited!

Richard D Seal
Date: 11/8/2024 8:27:00 AM

Thank you Anaya, lovely comment

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/17/2024 11:20:00 PM

Yes, is sad when we lose even a small piece of the past for me!

Richard D Seal
Date: 11/8/2024 8:25:00 AM

The past can be haunting lol

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/17/2024 7:43:00 AM

Great opening line. Setting: peeling paint, rotting lace and more. Tragic that in the replacement of the building the spirits are still caught in limbo. Loved it, Richard!

Richard D Seal
Date: 11/8/2024 8:16:00 AM

Thanks Kim, Odd how we associate ghosts with tragic endings and unfinished earthly business