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Weird Wood

Some people don’t hike through the wood,
especially on All Hallows Eve.
Ghosts of boys and girls of good
float at the campfire, if you believe.

Elves and pixies dance through the trees, 
with taunting, mocking, and leering.
They swing and sway in the brash breeze,
their faces frighteningly jeering.

What was that? The crack in the wind
unleashes demons and banshees!
Their hideous yowling will send
even the bravest to their knees.

Ghosts and goblins arise from their graves,
harmonize in a cacophonous chant. 
Don’t try to hide in the darkened caves.
They’ll find you in their raucous rant.

They’ll steal your bones with giggling glee
and make toothpicks with your ribs. 
Quickly now, turn. Run, and flee
before they find you and call out “Dibs!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kauffman Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 5:01 PM
Very spooky and spin chilling, Linda. Nice write! Enjoyed. Blessings!
Fowler Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 7:24 AM
Many thanks for your visit Sam. Your words are encouraging. I thought it a nice little story for kids. :) hugs! :)
Buhagiar Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 9:56 AM
You include all the fantasies of Halloween. Loved your poem. It puts us in the spirit of Trick or Treat. Blessings.
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 10:03 AM
Hi dear Victor. Yes, it does. I enjoy Halloween. :)
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