Comment from Cumbrianlass

Excellent

The little lad will really love it this year! I like how you've given the child something of a 'safety blanket' here, Brooke. So clever, turning the Jack-O'-Lantern into a protector and guardian on what can sometimes be a scary night for little kids. :)

Av

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Av, thanks so much :-) Yep, he's now old enough to really get into the spirit of it all. Brooke

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I just love the throwback photos of Sawyer. I sometimes feel like he is my grandchild. LOL. Great buddy poem. Made great fun to read and visualize. Gretchen

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Gretchen, thank you so much :-) He has picked up many honorary grandparents. I'm happy to share :-) Brooke

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

Your Halloween poem is a delight. I could use someone like Jack to have my back, too. I so enjoyed looking at Sawyer for his last three Halloweens, Brooke. How's he doing in school now?
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Karyn :-) Brooke

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

JUst look at how much he's grown! It's good for kids to know someone has their back, and on a scary night, why not a Jack to light the way? :)

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Phyllis. A few days ago his daddy said to him - I remember when you were just a baby, and now you're a little kid. Sawyer retorted - I'm not a little kid. I'm a big kid. LOL :-) Brooke

Comment from Leigh Ann

Excellent

You really do shine through the Halloween poetry, Brooke. Wonderful imagery, flow, and quatrains.
Excellent job as usual.
Leigh Ann

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

Leigh Ann, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

How quickly they grow up! The three pictures side by side tell a story! Those Halloween nightmares sure do melt away when you have a good friend like Jack to keep them at bay. Back-to-back buddies take some beating! A lovely poem that many a young man could relate to!

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thank you so much, Tony :-) Brooke

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

Your little guy should feel safe if he has his jack o'-lantern this year. Cute picture growing up and enjoying Halloween. Good use of imagery and rhyming to convey your message. Fun poem. Faye

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Faye :-) Brooke

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

That's one Jack no kid would ever tell to hit the road. Especially when his plastic cousins with handled are experts at filling themselves with candy. Great Halloween poem.

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

ravenblack, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from kristo81

Excellent

An excellent series of stanzas with perfect rhythm and cadences; the words fit neatly into the stated 7,6,7,6 parameters, building up to a chilling and prophetic final quatrain. Good effort

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

thanks so much, kristo :-) Brooke

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

You really are on a Halloween roll--and with good reason, with this sequence of photos to inspire you. I enjoyed your rhythmic, rhymed quatrains and the comfort of knowing your "back" is well protected! More hugs from Boston- Joan

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Joan - Miranda's doing it up big time with Sawyer has me in more of a holiday mood than ever. He has reached the age where he truly appreciates all that is going on. I'm sure he will carry on his Momma's huge appreciation for this day - and she is just loving it :-) Sawyer isn't the only love of Grandma's life LOL