Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Love it! I'm all for the wicked witch image. Got kind of sick of how Hollywood and the sexual allure took over. Witches were scary because they were mean and ugly. Liked the warning in this. No one is safe. All children are fair game. Good pacing. Great rhythm. Good luck in the contest. Gretchen

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from Cybertron1986

Excellent

Original and refreshing piece for the season. Very much welcomed piece that livens up the Halloween mood. I liked the start, which presented a different angle about witches. You explained how they're not after candy. They're after children. Very creepy and original.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

I am impressed at your ability to create a poem that meets the standards you mention. It can take a great deal of effort to get the lines to have the right number of syllables and get the rhyme scheme correct. I don't know about all witches being evil though. Remember Glenda the good witch.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

It is reported that Witches have a nose for children and can smell one a mile off! He he he, well we are approaching the witching hour, so your poem is on trend! Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Another form I am not familiar with but according to the notes, it is done very well and it makes a great form to use for the contest with the repeating line being the strongest

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Patty,

OoooOOooo... I'm not quite sure what to think of your witches.... They LOOK so sweet (..and sultry...?) But you describe them as so conniving and sinful! We must definitely be on the lookout for these crafty beings. *smile* Cool poem, chick!

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

Is this why parents go trick-r-treating with their kids? To protect them from the witches? Seems legit to me. I can't wait til we get a house and I can hand out candy to all the kids. How fun that would be

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from marybell1

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your Halloween poem "They come tonight" You followed all the rules for this contest and I liked your choice of picture. (I was married on Halloween).
All the best.
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

reply by marybell1 on 07-Oct-2017

You are most welcome. The world has changed and not all for the better.
Marybell1.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Patty, this is nicely done. I had not heard of this format before. Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a wonder filled weekend. Many blessings. Keep writing, Patricia

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

"They Come Tonight", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there;

Halloween is one of my favorite 'holidays.' When I was young, we were still able to go Trick or Treating from house to house, and all we had to worry about was the fear of 'witches who flew through the night,' but in today's world, there are real dangers out there. So many kids have never gone 'Trick or Treating,' and I don't blame parents for protecting their children.

This was just a fun salute to days gone by,

~patty~

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 07-Oct-2017

Hi there ~patty~, Haloween isn't celebrated as much in Australia as it is over there.

Best wishes, the Duchess