Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Orange and Round….
Pumpkin, pumpkin, orange and round
From twisted vines upon the ground
Keep them safe and out of sight
Or have them smashed; All Hallows Night
A single flame that’s tucked inside
Ghastly light from the mouth and eyes
Carefully carving the different faces
Darkness coming from many places
Sharpened teeth and merciless grins
Hollowed eyes that speak of sins
Silent laughing and silent sight
A double-take that screams of fright
On the night when the full moon shines
When the fear slips between the lines
Imaginations running at breakneck speed
Something’s lurking; it’s guaranteed
Every sound a beast or demon
Running scared and lots of screaming
Zombies lurking, witches flying
Screech owls hooting, black cats crying
Children shaken right to their core
Shattered windows and creaking doors
Hidden haunts and bumps in the night
Protect your neck from things that bite
Flying bats that cloud the skies
Ice cold blood that seems to crystallize
On this night, the dead will rise
Negative energy from the screams and cries
The pumpkins wait as the hours pass
Mist is forming like some poison gas
The moors return to share the streets
Devouring sounds, but still no peace
The witching hour will soon be here
Things and people will just disappear
Never again will they be seen afoot
Just a mark; one as black as soot
No fire nor flame, but a well-worn spell
Bodies dragged right down to hell
Bolted doors and windows wedged
Prayers spoken and virtues pledged
Families gathered in places secure
Whispered words that reassure
A single flame from a single candle
While darkness slips across an ankle
Wispy webs from creatures crawling
Outside the stormy winds start howling
A lightning bolt without the rain
Shuddering noises; guttural and inhumane
Terrified and unable to speak
All Hallows Night is at its peak
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Delightful poem with great rhyme and phrasing – a pleasure to read. Well done, Ralph.
Awesome piece on Halloween Ralph.. much enjoyed.
Nice Halloween poem, with great rhyming. Good work, Ralph.
Pulling out the decorations today and setting things up. I think the family will go pumpkin hunting next weekend. Great poem for great memories. Jamie
Loved your poem and had images of the most gruesome carved pumpkin faces