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Spooky Halloween Poetry Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin 10/11/23

Streets are packed with ghouls and ghosts Their spooky costumes scare me the most I see skeletons, zombies and vampires too With pumpkin lanterns as they march through Knocking on doors shouting ”Trick or treat” And getting gifts of candies oh so sweet I pity the elderly folk at this time of year As no one should be made to live in fear I’ve heard of older kids acting really mean Though smashed eggs on doors are rarely seen But there’s one thing that I have to say Here it’s not Halloween it is ‘Hop Tu Naa’

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/6/2023 11:13:00 AM

Jan, congratulations on your win! You highlighted all the aspects of Halloween even to the ugly practical jokes by teens! A great bird's eye view! Blessings and hug to you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/3/2023 5:00:00 PM

Sweets for the kids and sweet treatment for the elderly. Congratulations, Jan!

Christina Bowring

Date: 11/2/2023 4:55:00 PM

Many congratulations dear Jan with your winning placement. Really enjoyed it! I was thinking of you today with regards to that awful storm we had as I know it charged across the islands. Hope it didn’t affect you too much. We were ok here in my neck of the woods. Hugs and smiles to you xx :):)

Terry Flood

Date: 11/2/2023 4:21:00 PM

Your right, Jan: we should pity the elderly on Halloween. Still, we make up for it a few days later… by letting off ‘Whizz Bang’ rockets and ‘bangers’ ;-) Enjoyed your winning write. Congratulations. Terry

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/2/2023 4:09:00 PM

Jan, a wonderful Halloween poem, there are many downsides to the holiday as well, congratulations on your winning placement, hugs.

Marikate Kingston

Date: 10/28/2023 7:27:00 PM

I would love to hear the song. What a wonderful, fun to pronounce name: "Hop Tu Naa" I wish children would do that, or something similiar here in the U.S. Halloween itself..BOO-HUM-BUG!

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/13/2023 9:48:00 AM

We have not seen a Trick or Treater at my house in 3 years. I think that this holiday custom is dying.

Eve Roper

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

Hop Tu Naa, I've learned a new word. In my neighborhood, children don't come around. They all met at a church, mall, or the schools for safety. Enjoyed reading.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/12/2023 8:40:00 AM

Hop Tu Naa celebrated on your beloved island. In Malta, we are still not enthusiastic about Halloween. Good thing, I have to do without sweets. Blessings.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2023 11:36:00 AM

I am not a fan either Victor:-) hugs jan xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/11/2023 7:26:00 PM

A scary ‘Hop Tu Naa’ Jan, all the best for Tania’s contest -:) Belle xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2023 11:36:00 AM

Thanks Belle:-) hugs Jan xx

James Peranteau

Date: 10/11/2023 7:16:00 PM

this could be your night(shough ta'n ole) dear poet; u just don't know how much i do like this write, i 'once' wuz a victim az the child by hOllertweeny bulliez...great write Jan ....much love, james

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2023 11:36:00 AM

I dont like Halloween/Hop Tu Naa, I don't celebrate it but i appreciate others do:-) hugs Jan xx

The Situation

Date: 10/11/2023 6:50:00 PM

Readthe explanation It makes sence now.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2023 11:35:00 AM

thanks TS:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/11/2023 3:30:00 PM

you definitely captured the spirit of Halloween, Jan. Nice to know that where you live it's called 'Hop Tu Naa.' Curious where do you live? Hawaii? Anyway, I sincerely enjoyed your creations. Hope you have a pleasant evening, Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2023 11:35:00 AM

Thanks sara, i live on a little Island in the middle of the Irish sea, it is called 'the Isle of Man:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/11/2023 12:31:00 PM

- Hope Halloween will be a fun day for the children ... and no naughty older kids who want to ruin this scary and exciting evening - A lovely poem, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2023 2:08:00 PM

We don't tend to get many kids doing the trick or treat not by us anyway - it is called Hop Tu Naa on the Island:-) there is a song the children are supposed to sing to earn their treats but more often its knock and wait for sweets lol:-) hugs Jan xx