Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

it was more fun to read than scary even though it is about ghosts and other creepies:) great halloween poem brooke.
teresa

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Teresa - I wrote some really grisly ones in past years, but now I have a toddler to think about, so this year's poems will be more kid friendly :-) Brooke

Comment from Dean Kuch

Exceptional

I believe that's twice today you and your wonderful poetry has ripped a six star rating from my grasping claws, Brooke. But, how could I not rate this anything but a six? I'm very stingy with those, since we get so few (as are you!), but this one clearly deserved it as well in my book.

Hell, take 'em all, for all I care, LOL!

Wonderful alliteration abounds in this write. Excellent rhyming in trochaic meter (yes, I know now what it means...I've been doing my research!), and a fun but spooky message for all ages to enjoy this Halloween.

Spectacular! :}

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Dean - it's not grisly like some I wrote in past years, but this year I have Sawyer to consider, so I'm trying to make them a tad scary without being too scary. I hate super cutesy Halloween poems, so I am avoiding that route. :-) Brooke

reply by Dean Kuch on 28-Sep-2014

Yep, if there are little ones about, you have to be careful, for sure.

You are very welcome. :)

reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Sawyer is very empathetic. He watches movies like Despicable Me and Toy Story and calls out warnings to the good guys. He reassures them, also, that everything will be all right. So my Halloween poems have to end well, or his mother will kill me. LOL

reply by Dean Kuch on 28-Sep-2014

Heh-heh, Oh, so it's Momma Bear whose hackles we're worried about raising here, then. Well, that makes even more sense. :D

reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Momma Bear's brother and I both agree - she is one scary person! LOL

Comment from Gladness

Excellent

Well done Halloween poem. I think you named every scary type of thing and then even found a rhyme for Halloween. How can it be ghostly, gloomy and also very good? Somehow it is :)
Anita

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Anita - it's like scary amusement park rides - it's so much fun to be scared when you know the danger ain't really going to kill you :-) Brooke

reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Anita - it's like scary amusement park rides - it's so much fun to be scared when you know the danger ain't really going to kill you :-) Brooke

Comment from amahra

Excellent

I like that MonnWillow art but it doesn't say the name of it. I love you Halloween poem. It ghoulish but not enough to scare a child. Nice innocent ghostly fun poem. Great job.

I can't wait to see what Sawyer will be this year.

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, amahra :-) If you ever want to know more about the art, just click on it and the site will take you to the art along with its title and other information if the art was posted on fan art, that is :-) Brooke

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

This is really cute for kids to recite, the words sound so slick and alliterative. Great Halloween imagery, appealing to kids. Great rhyming and super picture. Most enjoyable. Faye

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Thank you so much, Faye :-) Brooke

Comment from jackpeg

Excellent

I'll never read this one with the lights out. Terrific alliteration, Brooke. Nifty rhymes, too. I won't even haunt you about the "growl/now" pairing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Thank you, John. Why not? I fully expected someone would LOL :-) Brooke

Comment from JudyS

Excellent

Brooke, Very good Halloween poem. I enjoyed the read a lot. Super nice artwork to go along with it. Have a great evening, Judy

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Judy, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Bobby Jo

Excellent

This is a really catchy poem that follows a pattern all the way through. It does put a cill up your back and goosebumps down your arm.

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Bobby Jo, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from humpwhistle

Exceptional

I'd forgotten how much I loved Halloween and the odd
characters that accompany it. How was it that I hated and loved being scared at the same time?
Nightmares terrified me, but I'd court them Saturday matinees with titles like, Bucket of Blood.
Vincent Price. Boris Karloff. Phyllis Diller--oops, scary in a different way.

I love your October evil, Brooke. Jumping the gun, eh?

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Lee, thank you so very much, my generous friend. I just love it when your reviews make me laugh :-) Jumping the gun by three days - you really going to be that picky? LOL :-) Brooke

reply by humpwhistle on 28-Sep-2014

Yup! I'm a prickly sonofabitch. Oh, you said picky. My mistake.

reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

:-) Some of my favorite people have been cantankerous and prickly :-)

reply by humpwhistle on 28-Sep-2014

Well, at least I'm not cantankerous.

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

You have ushered us into Halloween with rhyme, yours is the first I've read of this holiday. This one time of the year when we can face our fears in a celebration atmosphere is a healthy outlet.

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014

Seaglass, thank you so much. I love writing Halloween poems every year :-) Brooke