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The Little Ghost

There once was a sad little Ghost, teased for his fright-less boo -- unable to scare anyone, in fact, attracting many a bull (sounded like an amorous moo) Oh, that poor little ghost! -- his white sheet always blue; Maytag man suggested bleach: agitated back and forth~ Screech! Screech! Screech!… (The saga of the Sad Little Ghost. Add to the saga in your comment: for example, the boo to the owl sounded like hoo...so he showed up with his Plagiarism lawyer~ etc.... The Witch heard the call as brew, or stew, so she got off her broom to prepare more gloom....)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/21/2023 3:30:00 PM

Fun one, Joe. HOO HOO

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/22/2023 6:08:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea; blessings my friend.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/21/2023 12:30:00 PM

Pity the ghost! Fits the halloween theme very well, And you’ve woven words just in a very creative manner’ reminds me of something anaya might enjoy writing too, loved reading this especially “ so he showed up with his Plagiarism lawyer~ etc..“ lol fun one

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/21/2023 1:40:00 PM

No nonsense owl! Thank you my friend. Have a great weekend. Blessings.

Silent One

Date: 10/21/2023 10:12:00 AM

These are very clever.. unfortunately i do not have my humour head on today.. may look at it again tomorrow.. nice to see your funny side my friend..

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/21/2023 1:43:00 PM

Hi Si; one good thing about being old...I don't need to spend money on a costume to look scary:) Blessings my friend.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/20/2023 9:19:00 PM

That would be very bad luck to, not only die, but then to fail as a ghost. This was a light enjoysble poem.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/21/2023 6:49:00 AM

Hi Hilda; I think that with all the real horror going on in this world, my mind said: today, don't go there...so, something on the cute side. A subconscious way of coping I guess. Blessings my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/20/2023 3:12:00 PM

so clever and amusing and just right for this season. The poor little ghost felt like Casper, couldn't even scare a scarecrow in broad daylight.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/21/2023 6:51:00 AM

Loved Casper! Also, when growing up I would watch the Topper movies, with Cosmo, George and Marion Kerby -- they were delightful fun!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/20/2023 12:04:00 PM

- The little ghost had a sore throat, got some medicine from Doctor Scarecrow...after a week his boo was loud, clear and scary :))) - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/20/2023 12:56:00 PM

Caw! Caw! Caw! Dr. Crow's Caw Drops. Clears and Boo'sts your volume. Love it; thank you, Anne. Blessings.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/20/2023 11:44:00 AM

Here is my addition to the saga, Joe. 'The boo to the robin sounded like shoo, so, startled, away it flew.' This was fun! A great poem. :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/20/2023 12:58:00 PM

...so startled away he flew...is this true?:)) And I hear the Bird-brain so insulted, he is now threatening the Ghost to sue. Thank you, Evelyn. Blessings.

Timothy Ray

Date: 10/20/2023 10:06:00 AM

i have no idea what caught your fancy but it was enjoyable compared to the ghosts that shut down my urinary and bowel systems.....loved it Joe

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/20/2023 11:03:00 AM

LOL! Thank you, Tim; love it. Blessings.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/20/2023 7:40:00 AM

Awwn, that little ghost is adorable! Maybe too innocent for the eerie world and therefore mocked by the fellows.. A very interesting poem this is and I love the creativity that you've showcased here with captivating wordplay.. The story of a Sad Little Ghost.. You really played with the ambience of this season very well & this can become a micro tale, easily.. Amazing!

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/20/2023 7:53:00 AM

Thank you, Hiya . Play along if you feel inclined. What the heck -- all in harmless fun. Blessings.

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/20/2023 7:21:00 AM

(The saga of the Sad Little Ghost. Add to the saga in your comment: for example, the boo to the owl sounded like hoo...so he showed up with his Plagiarism lawyer~ etc.... The Witch heard the call as brew, or stew, so she got off her broom to prepare more gloom....)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/20/2023 7:16:00 AM

Poor little ghost! His elders must teach him. Blessings.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/20/2023 7:22:00 AM

This time of year, they're all busy scaring children:) Love it! Thank you, Victor. All in fun. Blessings my friends.