She only shows up on Halloween
Who was he speaking of? The Halloween queen?
A faerie? A brownie? A vixen? Ghoul? Gremlin or ghost?
He flew off on a broom, leaving her to worry the most.
She decided to sit in a velvet chair by the fire
the flames suddenly blew up, getting higher and higher
There was a blatant chill in the air, she covered her knees
out from a crack in the ceiling flew a ghost big as you please
She stayed where she was, but covered her head
Because this ghoul did not seem friendly, there was much to dread
there was a maniacal laugh that made her body turn cold.
She might have to stay hidden until she got very old.
May's first days of 2026 reminder of late autumn
The stare you give
At my look still,
The touch I get from
You, gives me a chill.
The glare I receive
For my nasty things,
Your actions at the eve
You, gives me a chill.
The look you give
At my endless talk,
The answer for them by
You, gives me a chill.
Leaves
Turn gold
Drift away
A soft descent
At the close of day
Sun shines with fading light
Air grows crisp, a gentle bite
Birds take flight, seeking warmer climes
Autumn has gently parted away
Winter chill begins to fill the space
The branches etch against the grey
Nights stretch long and shadows tall
Hidden seeds take some rest
We draw the shutters
Firm, close and tight
To welcome
Coming
Night
The sun popped out without the moon
just about half passed noon,
the late morning rise peaked
played it's game of hide and seek
push pulling clouds left and right
it was a clandestine escape delight
chasing the over laying dark of night.
A familiar haze creeped along the surfaces below
a blending of warm air and melted cold snow
waiting on spring's long arrival wait
beyond the barrier of the garden gate
the chill of February along the remote estate,
a storm waiting to be revealed
layered inches beyond appeal.
Trees shivered flexing against the chill
and once again, snow flakes spilled.
Take a chill pill, Alfie.
You're wired and need to calm down.
Take a long deep breath.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
albo has gone war past far..This lego-slation has a real low down bar, i reckon
It could be hurdled by a frillnecked lizard
And could be turned against anybody.'
There is just no limit.' I one nation becomes a targed.? I hold that wrong.' No
They are not my choice; but freedom is ouy greatest need.'
the frozen chill cold,
feels like nuclear explosion,
chosen to explore.
A chill breeze blows in the ghetto
radiators silent -- empty cupboards rattle
Raw hands wince from the sting of snow
a chill breeze blows in the ghetto
A mother huddles with her brood in a drafty room
no heat emanates from the ice-cold moon
Their cries die in the wind-swept snow
~ a chill breeze blows in the ghetto
I felt my brain go floating air
It wandered off without a care
It tried to fight a folding chair
Then claimed it saw a cosmic bear
It told my fridge to stay right there
And bowed before a houseplants glare
It swore my shoes could walk nowhere
Then lectured crumbs on proper fare
It yelled im fine to empty stair
It blamed the wall for sudden scare
It promised brilliance bold and rare
Then fell asleep mid thought I swear
Listen girl to what I say
You're the one I love and you're my bae
There is no reason that I should cheat
And I tell that to them girls I meet
They still gon try and do what they can
And all they want is to take yo man
So I tell them chill - there is no way
For with my lady is where I'll stay
So don't worry over things that you didn't see
And don't listen to lies, cause it wasn't me
So what at times I don't answer my phone
You know one thing, I'm coming home
You're the one who is always there
To love me and show me that you care
You are the one who rubs my feet
Now put some clothes on and let's go eat
As I sat and pondered my final draft,
I lifted my cup for another draft,
When the cracked window let in a cold draft,
And chilled me just like the '69 draft.
Bringing back faces of the men I led,
In '69 the air was filled with lead,
A sudden snap. I broke the pencil lead,
This note to a soldier's son outweighs lead.
I could not let the chance to write you pass,
And tell you how he fought in that damned pass,
Your father never let a challenge pass,
Never a test so hard he could not pass.
Of all my men he was the best in line,
So I'm writing you...the last of his line,
And hoping you don't find me out of line,
Bringing back the past with such a poor line.
It sings with a voice that stings two skies,
That fades the summer yet can’t evade autumn.
September holds both the warmth and the cold,
Of summer’s truthfulness and autumn’s youthfulness.
As northern breezes chill, leaves whisper red on each hill,
A thousand wonders still thunder one name—
S~e~p~t~e~m~b~e~r.
On the wind, leaves from oaks bless away
prayers, though silent, leave a gentle grace
like cinnamon, pumpkin spice and gray
blessing so quietly it feels like loves here to stay
soon winter will visit with its chilly embrace
and I’ll hear the joy of Christmas as I pray
Problems when park in,
To some they show a stop sign,
To some a guideline
From a well-wisher genuine--
To follow and feel so fine.
A beautiful girl,
To boy, a beauty to meet,
To wolf, meat to eat,
To sage, one with the same soul,
All three their fond flags unfurl.
World is a garden
Where whiling time’s no evil,
And God, no warden,
Has bestowed man a free will
To wield, exert or just chill.
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Tanka | 17.08.2025 | problem, garden, girl
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