The Night When the Skeletons Woke
a poem of horror in anapestic meter138 total reviews
Comment from Gert sherwood
Thank you Brooke or a scary read about the bones of the dead roaming around and been disappointed when- they were-
Insulted by those who did nothing but flee,
Gert
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Thank you Brooke or a scary read about the bones of the dead roaming around and been disappointed when- they were-
Insulted by those who did nothing but flee,
Gert
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Gert, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Zue65
This poem truly lives up to theme of horror or the macabre and I have to admit, you are great in whatever theme your hands can get. The rhythm no doubt, is so smooth, a fitting Halloween treat both for the young and the old alike. Thanks for sharing this one and God bless.
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This poem truly lives up to theme of horror or the macabre and I have to admit, you are great in whatever theme your hands can get. The rhythm no doubt, is so smooth, a fitting Halloween treat both for the young and the old alike. Thanks for sharing this one and God bless.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Thank you, nassus, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from donnadiann
Now I have to read the ones I've missed, sorry. And you are the best Halloween poem writer around, and I see and read quite a bit, as I am a sub in the elementary schools(sometimes middle school). Love this one, for all ages and the rhyming is good as well as the synonymous words for loud sounds in the verses with....din. I'm adding this word to my vocab.
Happy Halloween to you and little Sawyer and family:)
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Now I have to read the ones I've missed, sorry. And you are the best Halloween poem writer around, and I see and read quite a bit, as I am a sub in the elementary schools(sometimes middle school). Love this one, for all ages and the rhyming is good as well as the synonymous words for loud sounds in the verses with....din. I'm adding this word to my vocab.
Happy Halloween to you and little Sawyer and family:)
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Happy Halloween to you, too, donna - thanks so much for your thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from LIJ Red
Ever read Houseman's The Immortal Part? I like the anapest
meter, and spooky stuff, so you know I'll say excellent and
bid you good afternoon.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2014
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Ever read Houseman's The Immortal Part? I like the anapest
meter, and spooky stuff, so you know I'll say excellent and
bid you good afternoon.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2014
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LIJ, thank you so much :-) Either I have not read it or it is one of those things I read back in school and have forgotten. I will have to Google it :-) Brooke
Comment from robina1978
The artwork is indeed gruesome and complements your poem very well. You seem to make them longer. Happy Halloween to you too with this really scary poem.
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The artwork is indeed gruesome and complements your poem very well. You seem to make them longer. Happy Halloween to you too with this really scary poem.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Thank you so much, Ine :-) Brooke
Comment from DSMalott
Although 'Halloween' horror poems are not my favorite read, this poem of horror in anapestic meter, with its strong rhymes and consistent meter presentation, along with its strong visual qualities was an exceptional piece of work in my opinion.
Six it is, in spite of it dark theme! :o)
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Although 'Halloween' horror poems are not my favorite read, this poem of horror in anapestic meter, with its strong rhymes and consistent meter presentation, along with its strong visual qualities was an exceptional piece of work in my opinion.
Six it is, in spite of it dark theme! :o)
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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DS, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from drivenbackward
Perfect poem for Halloween, Brooke. A truly creepy tale, which was very well written as well. I really enjoyed this one, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
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Perfect poem for Halloween, Brooke. A truly creepy tale, which was very well written as well. I really enjoyed this one, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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drivenbackward, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from nancy_e_davis
You do weave a great Halloween Tale Brooke. I liked the following stanza for freaking out!
The vultures were circling, awaiting the death
of one who'd expelled his last remnants of breath,
but no one was dying, like time had stood still
and creatures with cravings could not have their fill.
Now that is scary. LOL Great job. Now we move on. I am with you on that! :<) Nancy
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You do weave a great Halloween Tale Brooke. I liked the following stanza for freaking out!
The vultures were circling, awaiting the death
of one who'd expelled his last remnants of breath,
but no one was dying, like time had stood still
and creatures with cravings could not have their fill.
Now that is scary. LOL Great job. Now we move on. I am with you on that! :<) Nancy
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Thank you so much, Nancy :-) Brooke
Comment from Adri7enne
Halloween - a day when fear is king. Brrr! I'm glad I'm not a kid anymore. Kids just internalize everything. I think adults should always be sure that children realize none of the scary stuff is real. Nothing is threatening. I have adult friends who still fear Halloween. Well done, Brooke. I, for one, am staying home and locking the doors. Brrr!
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Halloween - a day when fear is king. Brrr! I'm glad I'm not a kid anymore. Kids just internalize everything. I think adults should always be sure that children realize none of the scary stuff is real. Nothing is threatening. I have adult friends who still fear Halloween. Well done, Brooke. I, for one, am staying home and locking the doors. Brrr!
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014
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Adrienne, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from lancellot
Spooky, and very entertaining. This is a throwback to win Halloween was about the dead and evil things ruling the night. When the holiday was about scary things and having fun with it. Not the new nice Disney things. Well done. I can se this poem told over a campfire with marshmallows.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2014
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Spooky, and very entertaining. This is a throwback to win Halloween was about the dead and evil things ruling the night. When the holiday was about scary things and having fun with it. Not the new nice Disney things. Well done. I can se this poem told over a campfire with marshmallows.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2014
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lancellot, thanks so much for your thoughtful reading of this poem :-) Brooke
