Blood-Curdling To See!

My Most Scary Halloween!

 

 

 

 

 

An orange moon, a pitch black sky

a child of only four was I,

and as the bad witch of the west

for trick-or-treating I was dressed.

 

A gruesome mask, a pointed hat

a flowing robe, a screeching cat,

I was ready and excited.

Halloween, I was delighted!

 

My Dad and I walked down the street

and, happy, I saw friends to greet.

Nothing rattling, nothing macabre,

kids in creepy get-ups I saw.

 

On a corner ghosts were eating,

on slimy worms they were feasting.

With drooling mouths they laughed out loud

and of their antics they were proud.

 

Suddenly, so horrifying!

I felt abandoned, I was crying.

Standing nearby, dressed just like me,

a wicked witch, blood-curdling to see!

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

This story is a true one. Poor little me!

Graphic credit: VTG USA Halloween 18" Witch Trick or Treat Die Cut Cardboard Decoration Cut Out for sale on E-Bay as seen on Bing Images.

Reviews

[Eddie Phillips]

LOL I lived the way this poem reminiscences and paints a picture of the neighborhood kids out having fun. It still rings true to the Halloween spirit by showing how a child can still get scared even in all the happy frivolity.

[Gleb Zavlanov]

This is such a great and innocent poem, bringing a flush of warmth, mystery and childhood fantasy along with it. Marvelous job!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Gleb. What a wonderful review! I really appreciate your thoughts.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

You had me laughing, Joyce! All the while you had me wondering what the "blood-curdling sight" might be. And oh, excellent lines and good narrative! Also, you effectly portrayed a child's innocence, or whatever. :D
Happy halloween! :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Blue. I do enjoy reading your reviews very much. The mask that both the other witch and I was wearing that night was truly hideous. Scared me half to death! Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts behind.

[Angi]

That is so funny, Joyce! Poor little you! I wonder what you would have done seeing yourself in a mirror that night. I remember being scared to death of a boy dressed as an alien. I couldn't sleep with my curtains cracked at all. The night sky was not allowed to peek into my room. Angi~

[Joyce S. Greene]

Hi Angi, thanks for the wonderful review. My sister was scared to death for a long time of flushing the toilet after seeing the witch of the west in the Wizard of Oz. LOL I couldn't sleep for a while after seeing a hand coming out of the wall on the Suzie the Secretary TV show (probably before your time.) Kids are so impressionable and horrific things really wreck havoc on their little brains. Thanks again for letting me know your thoughts on my poem.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Yes, lovely poem, Who knows who is a real witch in disguise? Personally I have a soft spot for witches. I don't think they brought on their condition themselves. I think it was thrust upon them by the wicked world!

[Joyce S. Greene]

I agree, Astri. How many old ladies living lonely, sad lives are labeled "witches" by the neighborhood kids? Everyone ages and someday those kids will be old and lonely, too. So I guess what goes around comes around . . .

[NeiL ArandA]

Its about this time of year again . Very nicely done Joyce. I like the flow of your narration . Thanks for sharing and posting .

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Neil. I appreciate your stopping by to leave your thoughts on several of my poems. That means a whole lot to me.

[PANTHER811]

Oh Joyce, as a girl of four this is a fright night delight and ever so enchanting. Ever to quickly my mind went to the present and my reflection in the mirror. Thoroughly enjoyed your Halloween night, Thank you.Tom

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Tom. Your review makes me smile. :)

[Mark Heathcote]

This is a good seasonal poem I enjoyed this read

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Mark, for letting me know your encouraging thoughts.

[Latifa]

i enjoyed reading it the rythm is awesome

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Latifa, I appreciate your review very much.

[Clara]

Such an adorable write!

I could picture how happy and excited you were to be dressed up -- until you saw that scary witch. Don't worry, I would have bawled my eyes out too.

It's funny that things from our childhood can still creep us out. Great write, as always. :D

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you for your very encouraging words, Lola. They make getting up to go to work a much more pleasant experience. Have a great day!

[Clara]

Thanks Joyce, you're an incredibly talented writer.
Can't wait to read more -- your poems always put a big smile on my face.

Have a great day too! :)