why do others pick on me

little ghost moved to a cozy shed in Ireland one fine October day
He was tired of being bullied and teased, to him this was not play
why do others pick on me? He asked his jack-o-lanterns with a stare.
But they did not and could not reply, for their voices were not there.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Lane Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Little ghost needs to find his voice and say BOO! Not, boo hoo.
Krutsinger Avatar
February 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
true enough
Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 9:04 AM
So cute, Caren
Krutsinger Avatar
February 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
thank you Andrea
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