Can You Tell Halloween Is Near?

ripened apples fall from the tree
cider mist fills the air
pumpkins sit on every porch
ghosts are haunting everywhere

leaves crunch under every step
bats fly low to catch the hair
witches silhouettes on the moon
this fallen time comes every year

little goblins getting ready
to stir their mischief among the living
houses loaded with wrapped candy
dad stands by for the giving

all the children dress in costume
innocently collecting their sugary stash
danger lurking in the background
apples ready to cut a gash

beware my little ones this day
when all the nasties are out to play

Anonymous2011-10-09T06:27:45Z

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I love Halloween!!

The hair line although fine is the only weak link in an otherwise charming poem.

Bats flying grabbing you by the hair
Bats landing down in your hair
Bats hanging by a single hair

I can't improve on it.

5 ft 7 Texas Heaven2011-10-08T23:47:07Z

As it happens this is a question and is asked in the subject line as such, using the correct puncyuation, "?"

As to the poem Shiley, it is a wonderful trip though some fond memories, and thank you for postin.

It was warm that year, for halloween
we dressed in our best, so as to be well seen
Early out as darkness fell
early home, when sacks did swell.
Mistake it was to hand out ice cream bars,
and as my bag filled, after goin far
on a porch, in a spooky light
my sack broke, to some ghosts delight,
melted the pop did, too soon then for dessert
my candy spilled all over, Oh that so hurt.
Consoled I was by candy from the people at the door
They gave me a new sack, as I asked for just one more.

It wasn't the best year, but one I can smile about now.

PANDORA Πανδώρα2011-10-09T00:17:55Z

A vivid poem which I enjoyed reading,
and a reminder that I must stock up
for the Trick or Treat knock on the door...

The last two lines are my favourite

Socrates2011-10-08T23:42:27Z

I guess it must be a good poem because
while reading it I got a flash of Clement Moore's
"The Night Before Christmas"
...only in a holloweeny way

?2011-10-08T23:20:28Z

This is really a great poem...having the colorful
descriptions of the holiday time, yet also the
reminders of being safe as there are dangers
to be remembered~ excellent job!

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