Until the Sun Rises

No trick or treaters on the street
     they're all in bed now, getting sleep,
Candies piled high upon the floor
     collected from each neighbor's door,
Smoke rises from the pumpkin's grin
     the day's magic still burns within,
Restless spirits are set free to roam
     and find their way back to home,
An earthly reunion until the sun rises
     with those who've met their demises,
It's time for October's farewell scene
     on the final night of Halloween,
The harvest moon is setting low
     opposite the rising sun's gentle glow,
Wandering souls leave us for another year
     and say goodbye and shed a tear,
Because, they surely miss us, too
     their tears become the morning dew,
To stain the leaves a shining gold
     and welcome in wet November's cold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Roper Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Awe.. somebody is ready for Halloween ... Very beautiful write and congratulations on your win, Kelly :) Hugs Eve
Deschler Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:46 PM
Thank you so much, Eve... I'm sorry for not replying to your comment sooner. I haven't been on Poetry Soup very much lately. Just can't seem to find the time anymore :)
Nayak Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 2:49 AM
congrats on the win Dear Kelly, this one is wonderful...there is pain, there is a picture of what happens until sun rises, there is hope in the shining gold of the Sun!! i loved it! :)//love, Anu:)
Deschler Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:47 PM
Thank you so much, Anu. I really appreciate your kind congrats and comments :)
A   Avatar
October 8, 2016 at 4:34 PM
Kelly, Congratulations on your win. Stop by my latest blog "No Words" if you'd like. LINDA
Deschler Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:43 PM
Thanks so much, Linda :)
Bankson Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Don't know how I haven't read you..Great write on this and the others.Take care,Jai
Deschler Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Thank you for reading, Jai. I really do appreciate your kind comments... Please forgive me for not replying sooner. I haven't been around much lately. I just needed to take a break from writing for awhile :)
Salehi Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 1:26 AM
Nicely done... I like your Rhyme.
Deschler Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 9:29 PM
Thank you very much :)
Salehi Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 12:34 AM
Nicely done... I like you Rhyme.
Tagore Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 1:10 PM
Their tears become the morning dew ... how beautifully expressed ... loved it. Hugs, Bobby
Deschler Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 12:55 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poems. I appreciate that so much, Bobby... Hugs :)
Makama Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Wisdom and arts hug as twins in between your lines. A wonderful 7
Deschler Avatar
February 4, 2016 at 8:05 PM
I really appreciate this lovely comment, Funom. Thank you :)
Cervenka Avatar
November 2, 2015 at 8:42 AM
I love this after the party scene where the spirits make a slow, reluctant exit. Of course, I'm sympathetic to the specters hanging around. ~Jan
Deschler Avatar
November 10, 2015 at 7:12 PM
Thank you so much, Jaycee. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem! ...I wanted to write something different for Halloween this year. Sometimes people forget the holiday is also about remembering those who have passed away.
Lindley Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Great Halloween poem with uplifting verses. Great closing verses! A7
Deschler Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Thank you so much, Robert... I think sometimes people forget about the lighter side of Halloween and remembering our loved ones who are gone.
Devnath  Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Beautiful poem read from you my lovely friend. Loved always,bl
Deschler Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 10:41 PM
I am so glad you enjoyed it, BL. Thank you for your kind comments!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 22, 2015 at 8:32 AM
I love the mood of this piece! Bravo.
Deschler Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 10:23 PM
Thank you so much for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rick!
Sathasivam Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 3:12 AM
Excellent poem. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Deschler Avatar
November 3, 2015 at 5:48 PM
I appreciate your nice comments, Ravi. Thank you!
Guzzi Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 8:12 PM
So nice to read your writing this evening, thank you. Light & Love
Deschler Avatar
November 3, 2015 at 5:29 PM
Thank you, Debbie. I am so glad you enjoyed it :)
Muideen Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 5:58 PM
A well and a beautiful penned. I enjoyed reading this, think for shared..............A.M.
Deschler Avatar
November 3, 2015 at 4:54 PM
Thank you very much, A.M. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem :)
Wigley Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 1:41 PM
Terrific, Kelly, and definitely in the spirit of things. Boo ! Viv x
Deschler Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Thank you so much, Viv... It's been a fun Halloween weekend!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 3:16 AM
This is golden Kelly! I love Halloween. It gives us all the opportunity to become children again, though that is not the way it was intended. But Americans have changed it a lot. Made it into a fun holiday. #7
Deschler Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 9:37 PM
Thank you so much, Connie... I love Halloween, too. Though we grow up so quickly, there are still many ways to enjoy and celebrate the holiday. It does make us all feel like kids again :)
Fleming Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 2:08 PM
Nicely done, Kelly. Love those fantastic last three lines - Always save the best for last! My very best regards, Kelly! :) john
Deschler Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 8:18 PM
I always appreciate your nice comments, John. I am so glad you enjoyed my poem! :)
Bullock Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 10:56 PM
Lovely write.. I sometimes wish that I could go back to days like this. I miss being a kid sometimes. Lol.
Deschler Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 8:07 PM
I miss being a kid sometimes, too, especially around the holidays... Thank you for your kind comments, Sharaun. I really appreciate it!
Dunn Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Dear Kelly You wrote about my poem taking you back to those easier days of your childhood, well this poem of yours did the same for me tonight, love this journey backwards my friend and yes I'd love to go back and trick or treat write besides you my friend, and I'd give all the toosie rolls two, just don't ask me for the sweet tarts ok, lol I love them to much ok maybe one or two for you after reading this sweet treat of write from you, lol cheri
Deschler Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 7:55 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Cheri. It would be fun if we could go trick or treating just once more!... I hope you had a Happy Halloween, my friend :)
Ringeman Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Nice Flow...well Done
Deschler Avatar
October 22, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Thank you for your kind comments, Jared!
Callus Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 5:06 PM
Excellent imagery that adorns a lovely Halloween poem, Kelly. #7 ~ Congratulations on POTD!! Hugs // paul
Deschler Avatar
October 22, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Thank you so much, Paul. I was honored to see that my poem had been chosen as the Poem of the Day!
Onclaud Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 3:23 PM
congrats on your POtD citation, kelly.. i was rooting for this.. huggs
Deschler Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 11:53 PM
Thank you so much for your support of me and this poem, Nette. I am honored that it was chosen to be the Poem of the Day!
Boddie Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 2:03 PM
I am simply amazed....your words take me through a phase....pure inspiration and nothing more....each write is better than the one before....;)
Deschler Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 11:16 PM
Thank you so much, Eric. Your kind comments are very encouraging to me :)
Scars Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Wonderful!! Congrats!! :) -LU
Deschler Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 8:10 PM
Thank you so much, Laura!
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