(the New Game) the Haunted Poets

last night i tried to sleep
but each time i went i failed
i heard the wailings of dead poets
who begged me tell their tales
their tales were very scary
i tried not to listen
but their pleas were very strong
i said, i'd listen on one condition
who could tell their story short 
but make it very strong
who could rhyme with skillfulness
and not be very long
so i asked the poets 
Please; just one at a time
and when you've finished your story
tell us who's next in line.
starting with you ms. carolyn devonshire


(tell us your tale and pass it along to some one who will answer within 24 hours. if they
don't answer; it's your responsibility to choose someone else. ) happy birthday carolyn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Babcock Avatar
August 13, 2009 at 8:37 PM
God bless Phyl
Scoville Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Thank you so much John!!! And my psychiatrist helped me write this poem
De La Keur Avatar
July 23, 2009 at 6:15 PM
This was an interesting and fun concept, thanks for inspiring us all.....Aleera
Chircop Avatar
July 20, 2009 at 4:14 PM
recomment--Thanks for being kind,i write about laurel and hardy,charlie chaplin or Jerry Loius anytime:),but ghosts--difficult--anyway did my best for your game;)dont know better--thanks again--charma
Chircop Avatar
July 20, 2009 at 10:32 AM
PLS JOHN I WAS PASSED YOUR HAUNTING GAME-CAN YOU SEND ME THE RULES IN SOUP MAIL--THANKS
Chircop Avatar
July 20, 2009 at 10:32 AM
PLS JOHN I WAS PASSED YOUR HAUNTING GAME-CAN YOU SEND ME THE RULES IN SOUP MAIL--THANKS
Buys Avatar
July 18, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Very novel idea and lots of fun. Well done. Regards Heidie
Fraser Avatar
July 16, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Excellent poem John>>Soup Mail>>James
Strand Avatar
July 16, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Thank you for your welcome comments on my menu John.Rgds Brian
Devonshire Avatar
July 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM
John, I just submitted my poem and am challenging James Fraser to write a ghostly tale from Scotland. Thanks for coming up with this original idea. It was fun! Love, Carolyn
Higgins Avatar
July 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Digging this ..The game is cool but your poem had me thinking old school writers..loved it.
Chircop Avatar
July 15, 2009 at 4:30 PM
I LOVE YOUR NEW GAME JOHN,I LOVE THE CHILD IN US---GREAT POEM,COMe on Carolyn---;-)
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