An Abecedarian Halloween Party

'tis the night when ghosts and goblins frolic at the ball . . .

 

 

 

 

 

a terrifying night

believe me, you will see

cats and ugly witches

dance wickedly with glee

 

every ghost and goblin

frolicking at the ball

gets into big trouble

hightails it to the hall

 

inky clouds of bats screech

joust with one another

kept outside, the banshees

looking mad, just hover

 

monsters dressed in tuxes

needling their victims, wink

open up blood vessels

pour each other a drink

 

querulous fat demons

responding to rude jives

salute their closest friend

toss Satan some high fives

 

unhappy dragons hiss

viciously spread their wings

when our Harry Potter

xylophone pinging, sings:

 

you denizens of hell

zoom off to where you dwell

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Graphic Credit: "Hazy Jean nice notes for nice people" found on Google Images

Reviews

[Angi]

Ha! Oh yes, Joyce! Halloween is coming. I love this time of year. Adding Harry to the mix gets high points from me! Angi~

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Angie. Halloween is a more popular holiday, at least here on WC, than I ever thought possible. Not too far off now, though I hate to think of it's being that soon. Each year is shorter and shorter.

[wordwarrior]

Oh this really made me smile believe it or not Joyce! Love the line....toss Satan some high fives!.... Never tried this form and it looks very interesting!.
Great imagery and flow in this. Good stuff! Love your writing!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, again. Your kind words have made getting up this early a pleasure - which it usually isn't! I will be stopping by to read more of your lovely poetry soon.

[Keith]

Great happy poem Joyce, I magined those kids in costume having a wondeful time.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks again, Keith. You're making me very happy with all your reads. I will sleep very well.

[Keith]

A Pleasure indeed Joyce.

[Baby Ricochet]

Halloween is my favorite holiday. It's fun to see excited kids in their costumes trick or treating. It's the one night I can be the biggest kid of all.

[Emerald Seas]

I thoroughly enjoy Halloween and this was a welcome fun read to get my mind thinking of decorations, parties, and ghoulish scary scenes. Loved it!

[Joyce S. Greene]

So happy to make you happy! I enjoyed this even though it made me tear out my hair at times .
Thank you so much for your support. You are a good friend..

[Frieda P]

This season brings out all kinds of creatures, a delightfully fun read!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Frieda. It was fun to do, though a bit of a challenge.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Halloween is probably one of my favorite times of year...I love the lore and the tales that surround it; also how so many of these historical accounts are taken out of context. You've got all the right imagery in this one, from the bats to the demons, this is Halloween on overdrive :) Nicely written...very fun.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Sarah. I'm glad this one gave you a smile. I enjoyed doing it even though it had me tearing out my hair at times.

[PANTHER811]

Sounds like my kind of party. From joining in on the fun to being ostracized to making the best of the situation. You have rounded them up and spread them about most charmingly. Excellent write Sharon, I'll put in a good word with Drac.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Sharon doesn't live here anymore, Tom, but Joyce says thank you and "you can crash my party anytime." I appreciate your dropping by to join the festivities and bringing your friend, Drac!

[PANTHER811]

So sorry Joyce, am now exspecting same from Sharon. Two cafes at once and thanks for the humor.

[Lydia Shutter]

My goodness, the calendar pages just ruffled by my psyche....is Halloween that close? :) Whimsy and eeriness walk hand in hand through your well written lines. The rhyming is spectacular, Joyce! I loved the imagery of monsters dressed in tuxedos. This is the sort of poetry I truly enjoy reading. Each line flows easily into the next and the vocabulary is well chosen. A great job, Joyce. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Lydi. it was really a challenge. I'd never tried the Abecedarian form before and it didn't sound nearly as hard as it turned out to be. But I ended up getting a real kick out of it.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you for the ...

Autumnal gloom and glee
Hee hee screeched the good witch
Well good? hoped she.
Either way
I'll be waiting
Come Halloween

Glad to find you Joyce. Great write.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks for your nice words and poem, Pryde. I'll be reading poetry this weekend and will stop by your page. It's very nice to see you on mine.