The Story Tellers Tale of Horror

The old haunted mansion was open for guests now.
I talked my man into it. “It will be a wow!”
He was not convinced but agreed if he could bring a TV.
Of course, you can, I said. Whoop Dee Dee Dee Dee.

We were met by a butler with a long hard face.
He said, “Welcome to this annoyingly haunted place.”
His attitude had much to be desired.
But his participation was not truly required.

The ambiance was scary and strange.
There was a touch of hostility, a bit of derange.
I was getting ready to fold myself into my excited Halloween head.
Until I noted the insanity of our Dracula’s bed.

Oh, heck no, I immediately told my man.
I ran away as fast as a mother of six can fill a garbage can.
He stayed there, in that crushed velvet bed.
But never came home, the frightened storyteller said.
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Date: 10/4/2022 10:34:00 PM
I believe we have a mystery. Thanks for sharing, Caren. You tell a story so well through your poetry, my friend. Hugs, Bill
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Date: 10/3/2022 7:16:00 PM
Another scary one. Caren, you are truly in your element at Halloween!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/4/2022 8:57:00 AM
I just cannot get Halloween out of my mind.
Date: 10/3/2022 5:55:00 PM
The ambiance was scary and strange. There was a touch of hostility, a bit of derange. You talked him into it. You left and he was never seen again. Great story!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/4/2022 8:57:00 AM
Thank you Kim. I am going to publish a poetry book of only Halloween stories some day when I retire.
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