This week it is poet’s choice for Colleen’s Tuesday Poetry Challenge 147 and since time is whizzing faster than I can keep up with… I thought I would remind you just what October is really all about…time to get prepared for the night of reckoning….
The Spell by Sally Cronin
Step
into
October.
The month when those
who live in shadows
stir in unholy crypts.
Plans are afoot for mischief.
The victims are those that breathe air,
can survive the bright glare of sunlight,
and are unaware of the doom to come.
But there is a spell to thwart the demons.
Potent when spoken by a young child,
more so when they are in costume
with fangs and a devil’s tail.
So remember humans
on that special night
always respond
not with trick
but with
treat.
©Sally Cronin 2019
If you would like to participate in this week’s challenge here is the link again: https://colleenchesebro.com/2019/10/01/colleens-2019-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-147-poetschoice/
Thank you for dropping in and I hope that you have enjoyed this week’s response.. thanks Sally
Wonderful poem Sally!
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Thank you Cindy.. a little ghoulish humour…hugsx
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Indeed, Sally! But a wonderful start into October, the month of Helloween.;-) Best wishes, MIchael
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Thanks Michael..hugs
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Always a great pleasure, Sally! Thank you for your efforts, and have a nice rest of the day. Michael
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Your work is appreciated by all the boos and ghouls! 😉
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Thank you Annette.. looking forward to my treats..hugsx
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A nice way to get in the Halloween spirit!
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Thanks Jim.
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A great Halloween poem, Sally.
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Thanks Robbie.. the only time I can legitimately go and buy bags of mini bags of maltesers without arousing suspicion! xxx
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This year, I am really looking forward to Halloween… And your poem is the perfect beginning…
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Thank you Jaye…how lovely of you..hugsx
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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thanks Jaye and Anita..hugsxx
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This is the time of the year again, Sally. Treat but not trick! Perfect poem to kick off the month.
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Thank you Miriam.. delighted you enjoyed.. hugsx
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You’re welcome, Sally. ❤
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Well done Sal! Yes, it’s always better to give treats than tricks. ❤
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Thanks Debby.. quite, no idea what the little devils might do otherwise..♥
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🙂 xx
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Awesome!
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I do love this Sally 💜
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Thank you very much Willow..hugsx♥
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A very clever way to celebration the tradition of trick or treating!
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Thank you Liz..I have usually eaten all the mini chocolates I have bought for the occasion before they get to me…c’est la vie. x
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Very atmospheric, Sally!
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Thank you Olga..xx
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