Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Verse

- The Living and the Dead -

Halloween is a time to let the imagination run wild 
Halloween is a holiday shrouded in darkness 
linked to the supernatural and known for inspiring fear 
Dress like your favorite fantasy creature 
or tell ghost stories in a dark room 
But Halloween is not just about 
to dress up in costumes and ask for candy 
A favorable time for predictions about marriage, 
happiness, health and death 
An evening of spiritualism, ghosts, vampires and goblins 
From old time it was a holiday steeped in folklore and customs 
Poisoned candies to vampires and goblins 
Carving pumpkins to trick or treating at your door 
Masks and costumes to scare away ghosts 
or to be recognized by them
Happy Halloween and good luck







31.10.2014
A-L Andresen :)
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Freddie Robinson Jr. November 14, 2016 at 3:27 PM Ty for the interesting historical perspective of Halloween, Anne-Lise. See, I learn so much from you learned poets/poetesses. A delightful write. Love you, lady. Anne-Lise Andresen November 15, 2016 at 2:48 AM - Thank you for friendly visits and lovely comments, Freddie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Poor January 5, 2015 at 12:48 PM its my fave time...and your write too... Anne-Lise Andresen January 5, 2015 at 12:53 PM - Thanks for visiting and comments from you Richard - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock November 17, 2014 at 12:29 PM Never did see why we have Halloween but the kids love it for candy. I guess i am like Peter in my thinking. Nice write. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen November 17, 2014 at 12:33 PM - I am like Peter, me too .... - Thanks for visiting and comments from you dear Phyllis - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dorian Petersen Potter November 3, 2014 at 3:42 AM This is an excellent Halloween poem my sweet dear friend Anne Lise! Such a pity I missed reading it for you on Halloween day, didn't see it that day for some reason in the soup when I visited the site for reading. Anyway, I really hope you had a great time where you live now. Take care! ;) xxxxoxxoxxxxoxxx D. Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2014 at 8:45 AM - Thanks for visiting and comments from you Dorian - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May November 2, 2014 at 10:04 PM Very nicely penned Anne...hugs Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2014 at 2:37 AM - Thanks for visiting and comments from you Joseph - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ken Carroll November 2, 2014 at 7:28 PM Awesome write Anne for Halloween! Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2014 at 2:36 AM - Thanks for visiting and comments from you Ken :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis November 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM A very informative analysis wrapped in fine writing! Beautiful! Next year again, dear Anne-Lise! We have survived! Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 2:52 PM - Yes, we have survived :))) - Thanks for visiting and comments from you my friend Demetrios - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid November 1, 2014 at 11:19 AM smiling anne lise just in what garry said i see the pumpkin changed again was it after midnight happy halloween dear pal Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 12:28 PM - I am happy Halloween night is over ..... my two dogs was terrified of all the creepy people who knocked on my door :)) - Thanks for visiting and comments from you my friend Liam - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman November 1, 2014 at 10:25 AM Hello Anne-Lise, I'm reading this one on 1 November right after Halloween. I can never get enough Halloween writes!! Your image and expression of Halloween is quite a tribute indeed. BTW, I noticed the new Pumpkin Avatar for your picture. It is quite pretty with the smiley face and all. Best Wishes Always!! Gary Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 12:27 PM - A very happy pumpkin :))) - Thanks for visiting and comments from you my friend Gary - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath November 1, 2014 at 8:53 AM My favorite too. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 12:22 PM - Thank you !

Bl Devnath November 1, 2014 at 8:50 AM Beautiful expression of Halloween of mental manifestation. Halloween is a matter of depiction in accordance with own choices of the shower's acceptance and non acceptance of the colors he or she puts in. Excellently done here, my lovely lovely friend. Loved always,bl Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 12:25 PM - We often forget how things started in our history - Thank you for visiting and comments from you my friend Bl - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty November 1, 2014 at 5:21 AM Dear Anne-Lise your new avatar a Halloween pumpkin is excellent. It is a beautiful poem . Halloween is symbolic. It is a commitment against evils.It is a fantasy festival almost lyrical in effect. So happy Halloween and love to all kids.LOVE.....rajat Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 12:21 PM - I am happy Halloween night is over ..... my two dogs was terrified of all the creepy people who knocked on my door :)) - Thanks for visiting and comments from you my friend Rajat - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Cherl Dunn October 31, 2014 at 5:45 PM Happy Halloween, dearest Anne Lise, what a great tribute to Halloween my dear girl love it to the max! Your so right Halloween is a hoilday that means more then candy and costumes, it's about family getting together and celebrating this most creepest of Hoildays. Again have a great night. Thanks for the congrads comment, glad you liked my ghost train so much. cheri Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 12:18 PM - Hope your Halloween was full of candies, witches and demons - Thanks for visiting and comments from you my friend Cherl - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso October 31, 2014 at 5:37 PM Happy Halloween Anne-Lise, loved this poem, but I am in a bit of a rush now!! I have to go knock on Maurice's door, there is rumors he has lots of Candy!!!!!! Maurice Yvonne November 1, 2014 at 9:57 AM HAHAHAHA!!!! Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 9:22 AM - Thank you for visiting, Arthur - I hope it was not too much candies - There is luckily a year for the next time .... trolls and witches come to your door - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Maurice Yvonne October 31, 2014 at 5:13 PM HAPPY HALLOWEEN ANNE-LISE! Still waiting for my first knock at the door it is 6:10 P.M. here. Great informative and fun write. Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2014 at 9:19 AM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting :) - Hope you get creepy visit, Maurice :)) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus October 31, 2014 at 4:35 PM Happy Halloween to you too, Anne Lise!! This makes for a good, informative and pleasant read. I'm still waiting for a knock on the door!! /x/ paul Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 4:55 PM - Hope you get creepy visit :))- Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Paul :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Debra Squyres October 31, 2014 at 1:43 PM Delightfully frightful and informative poetry !!! Happy Halloween !! Glad you enjoyed mine too !!! Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 1:46 PM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Debra :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison October 31, 2014 at 11:41 AM Happy Halloween Anne lise and I love the cute avatary:-) hugs Jan xxx Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 12:59 PM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Jan :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer October 31, 2014 at 10:33 AM happy halloween to you, too, anne-lise! Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 12:59 PM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Ilene :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dan Helppi October 31, 2014 at 8:48 AM informative rattle! and good luck to you too. Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 12:59 PM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Dan :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Casarah Nance October 31, 2014 at 7:04 AM Happy Halloween sweetie :) Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 12:58 PM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Casarah :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jasmine Cruz October 31, 2014 at 5:54 AM Great verses Anne. Halloween so fun and time of year to get fat :) ty for the poem Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 12:58 PM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Jasmine :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sandip Goswami October 31, 2014 at 5:36 AM We have been celebrating the day as DIWALI or Dipaboli for thousand years. In the year the day was 23rd October. I kindled the candles in memory of my relatives. Very nice. Best wishes to you. Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 1:02 PM - A lovely opportunity to celebrate, Sandip ! - Thank you for visiting, my Halloween poem :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith October 31, 2014 at 5:29 AM Happy Halloween sweetie... Hugs Tim Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2014 at 12:57 PM - Happy Halloween! - Thank you for visiting, Tim :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)