The Year of the Halloween Killer

A lone wolf howling to the moon
A vicious killer's on the loose
An invisible enemy no one can see
A viral infection known as Covid-19

Better be afraid, cause you will die
Dying for a treat, put your mask aside
If you think you're Superman
You're going to breathe pure Kryptonite

Do you prefer a trick or a treat?

Coffins fill the Cemetary
Silence screams beyond eternity
Algorithms of a dark age
The transition to another phase
Horrors of uncertainties
Masqueraders throwing Corona parties

The plagues of change
The reprogramming of minds
A trail of blood... 
Left crying behind
In this 2020 extermination crime
Don't be afraid and kill us all

A lone wolf crying out for a lost love...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Shaw Avatar
February 7, 2021 at 12:23 PM
An excelling piece of work, Arturo, there's no masking the truth here . . . : /
Kendrick Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 7:19 AM
This has been a very scary year for sure. My father lived at the time of the 1918-1919 Pandemic(influenza). He told me about it a number of times. I am sure that the death toll has gone beyond the number who died then. I hope that the vaccine reaches us all soon so that we can feel better about going about our daily lives. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 6:05 PM
wow, true halloween horror in this one. I hope you got a win for this!! (or maybe it was not in the halloween contest?) I see you got POTD , so big congrats on that.
Michael Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 10:15 AM
A bit of art and drama...Thanks, Andrea...
Callus Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 11:03 AM
Yours is a striking and meaningful poem, Arturo. How many more have to die before some people realize that covid-19 is no joke!! Somebody told me that we all have to live with it...I said but we're not....we're dying with it!! Regards // paul
Michael Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Yes, it's a serious one...Thanks, Paul...
Crabtree Avatar
November 8, 2020 at 4:11 PM
This is an excellent poem and video for the times, Arturo. We all need to be cautious.
Michael Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 6:44 AM
Thanks Angela
Proxenos Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 7:47 AM
Hi Arturo, this is the first Halloween that has a killer on the prowl - how scary - hope that people take the precautions they have been warned to take, America cannot afford any more deaths - I feel so sad and listen to CNN every night and I feel awful and terribly sad. Congratulations on your POTD dear Arturo. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Michael Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 6:59 AM
It's real...sometimes I want to wish it away...but I'm being dominated by fear of death...I can guess that's how the dark ages manifest...in the year 2020. Thanks for stopping by...
Y. Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 2:18 AM
WoW! Michael, When I saw the title , I thought it was going to be the usual “ Halloween” write. This virus is so scary and some folk aren’t taking it serious. Your well written write reminds us all of how serious it. COVID-19 ain’t no joke. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved.PS, You put you poem to together very well on YouTube. Well done-Alexis
Michael Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 2:44 AM
Thank you Alexis...if you can avoid it...by all means take care...we have enough problems living day to day...than to deal with this virus...During the lockdown...I spent a few months just writing...and decided to have my own channel on YouTube...thanks again
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 10:01 AM
Hello Michael Arturo, this virus is not getting better. In a nursing home where my Goddaughter works, are 3 cases. Lucky for her she is not there right now. Because she is moving not a new home with her family. This makes me feel better. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 3:33 PM
Hello Michael, yes the situation is complicated. Yes i do keep my body safe. You do the same. Now is not the time to be around our friends. A big Hug back. Micheal.
Michael Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 2:14 AM
The situation is complicated...Keep your body safe from this unnecessary virus...who knows when it will end...but for now it's obviously not our friend...A big hug Darlene
Mcintosh Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 3:01 PM
Excellent choice for a POTD. God bless you and congrats to you, dear friend and fellow writer.
Michael Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 2:12 AM
Thanks Regina...All the best to you and yours...
Kitchin Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 2:53 PM
An excellent powerful poem, congratulations on POTD!
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 6:06 PM
Thank you Tania...All the best to you and yours...
Canna Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 2:27 PM
I love that even with the very serious issue of people not taking Covid-19 seriously, this poem is both dark and spooky, but also fun in a halloweenish way. Great poem. Kudos on getting POTD!
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 6:05 PM
Thank you Lyric Canna...I dread it at times myself...it's more than spooky...almost talking to the reader...I wish I can get that effect on other writes...Thanks my friend...All the best
Kauffman Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 2:13 PM
This is quite powerful Arturo. Flowing rhyme scheme all seat in a Halloween scene. Congratulations on your POTD.
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 5:57 PM
You can tell I see the whole year so far as a horror movie... filled with tricks and killer treats ... Yes, I like the idea of a rhyming intro, a body of prose, then back to the intro...for short writes that go well with a video... Thanks Sam
Lawless Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 10:14 AM
CANCEL LIFE......
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 5:50 PM
Never John...like the contest of Silent One...the will to survive...the poem is just an observation mirroring some of my fears... far from an answer or any conclusion... Activate Life... I would say...
Sands Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 10:11 AM
Congratulations for POTD Arturo :)
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 5:45 PM
I hope it was not too frightening for you...it is still a little uncomfortable for me...how I did it I'm not sure... it more like a documentary of these times...All the best Heidi
Roper Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 9:43 AM
Yes, an extermination crime, Arturo, congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 5:41 PM
Thank you Eve...All the best...
Doll Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Arturo, timely and great write. Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved. Best Wishes, Warren
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 5:41 PM
Called it fate...I couldn't figure out what to write... and I noticed the horror poems on my F/B page were getting attention ...and Halloween happen to be around the corner... so I tried to be entertaining...for the kid at heart...All the best Warren
Goldsmith Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 8:26 AM
Congratulations for your POTD win. What a great write. "Great Job" Enjoy your win...........
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 5:35 PM
Thank you Paula...from the bottom of my heart
Buhagiar Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 8:14 AM
My congratulations for your POTD. ~~
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 5:34 PM
Thank you Victor...All the best...Good to know you...
One Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 6:37 AM
Congrats on POTD my friend..
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 7:26 AM
Gracias Silent One...
Pandit Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 4:19 AM
Back with congrats on poem of the day, Arturo.
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 7:29 AM
Thanks Vijay...Thanks for the support...
Koplin Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 3:58 AM
Congratulations Arturo! A very well written document my friend! This is going to be an extra spooky Halloween that's for sure. Great Poem!!
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 7:32 AM
Thanks Mark... It's like living a horror movie...Who would of thought this would happen to us...On the cusp of change...
Jayasankar Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 3:32 AM
A timely poem. Let's all stay safe as the number of people infected steadily increasing... Congrats on your POTD. ~ Ani
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 7:34 AM
Thank you Anitha...Keep writing... in it there's a powerful blessing..."YOU"
Williams Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 3:17 AM
A very cleverly crafted poem/video Arturo, congratulation on POTD. So wonderful to see you here. Wow, hasn't it been a year of change? The reprograming of minds, sorrow, devastation and trails of blood. No body saw it coming. The sneaky killer, who needs Halloween? ....Maria Hugs
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 7:40 AM
It has been crazy...up to now...I don't know where the year went...I can tell you that I spent from March to June locked in a room writing...I explored me...I tried everything that came to mind... Thanks Maria..All the best
Logan Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 3:09 AM
Congratulations on your potd, Arturo. A pandemic is a disease that is prevalent over the world. I have to disagree with Andrea saying it's not worthy of being called by that name. 215 thousand deaths so far. I'd called that serious and thank goodness the media tells us what's going on because our government certainly doesn't.
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 7:43 AM
A lot of people died, a lot of businesses crashed, it's been hard...All the best Jenna
Allison Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 2:58 AM
a very timely piece Arturo many congrats on POTD, unfortunately the potus is setting such a bad example by his behaviour - no masking my comment on that topic !:-( hugs Jan xx
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 7:44 AM
Thank you Jan...I hope the new year will be bright,,,
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