Comment from Kay Seed

Excellent

This is super cute and fun. I like the explanation at the beginning (I would have been lost without it so thank you!) These are the kinds of ghost stories I like, the ones that "expire" haha! Very clever!

-Kay

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Boo liked it too! He was howling with spooky laughter.! I am so glad you liked my tanka. This really was my first poem of any kind. I am strictly a writer. But I must say, I may do another! It was so much ragging on Boo, and I learned something new. I appreciate the excellent review and comments. They mean so much to me.
All my best,
Sal

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

Oh Boo you are out teasingg folks again making them do things out of their league. Shame on you you little goul, okay I am sorry ghost now I got it right.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Well, he did get get me to try something new! I have to thank Boo for that! And I thank you for the excellent review and for stopping by for my first ever tanka poetry!
All my best,
Sal

reply by country ranch writer on 13-Oct-2018

Boo is a great friend!

Comment from BOO ghost

Excellent

Cute dedication. Loved it! Yep, you been in BOO's booty chest. I did lose my head by guillotine blade in factory castle. Will not tell who slaughtered poor BOO ghost. I come to seek another head and hunt the culprit that took my head. Your Tanka is a Tanka. Meets all requirements and you posted the syllable count. This is also BOO's first Tanka. Loved the story of prose! Sorry I dont have six stars.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Ah, Boo...you came! Thank for the review and invite. I really had a good time with the prelude and tanka. For my head I plead!! It seems so...necessary! I hope you find the culprit who did this to you!
All my best,
Sal

reply by BOO ghost on 13-Oct-2018

Yep. Was executed in the Fanstory dungeon. He will not escape BOO. A head for a head. Loved your harming story. Lot of good spooky contests out there. Good luck in contest!

Comment from Ann Marie Anglin

Excellent

This is very intriguing. I do like the cute Tanka poem to Boo. This time of year brings on a plethora of dark and morbid pieces (and I generate my share, too). Nice to see someone keeping it light! All the best, Ann Marie

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Thank you Ann Marie for your kind review and comments. I appreciate it so much! This really was my first attempt at poetry! It was so much fun! I have Boo to thank for this, if one can be truly thankful for Boo! I am amazed at the response on this piece! Howling good fun!
All my best,
Sally

Comment from His Grayness

Excellent

I only have five stars but as far as I can tell, this looks like a six star work of wisdom needing due appreciation! I want to thank this author for a meaningful gift here and apologize for not having the sixth star this work truly deserves! HIS GRAYNESS. Vance

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Thank you so much for the well wished six. I gratefully receive you kind words and fiver! Your reviews mean so much! This really is my first attempt at any poetry thanks to Boo. I gotta give him that!
All my best,
Sally

reply by His Grayness on 14-Oct-2018

My joy indeed, thanks to you! Vance

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

So all of the top piece is e planation and the bottom five lines are the poem? I infer from that tanka is free verse poetry. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

This is my first attempt at any poetry. It is my minute understanding that the syllable count is all that matters. Thank you for the excellent review.
All my best,
Sally the tormented

Comment from rhonnie69

Excellent

HELLO POET: This work is good. You worked hard at this. And your diligent effort worked out in your behalf. You have a witty unique work here, poet. You and only you could've done this, this clever way. Keep writing, Poet. God bless you and yours. Cordially: rhonnie69.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Thank you Rhonnie dear. I appreciate your kind review. My first poem ever. Boo was the tempter! He will howl when he sees this!
All my best,
Sally

Comment from Cindy McIntyre

Excellent

What a fun post. I love the challenge you were given and then you rose up and took on bait and you've succeeded. I love your Halloween Tanka. A well crafted little poem. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Thank you. Me too. My husband proofed this just now and he couldn?t believe how fun it was! Wait till Boo sees it. He knows I?m on to him!
All my best,
Sally

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Well Boo, this has your mark on it my friend, but then, it may not be Boo. Now I'm confused! Beautifully written my friend, I'm not sure about the prose, but well done, very clever, humorous and witty. Well done, good luck, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Thank you Roy! I am glad you were kind to me on my first poetry attempt ever! I had fun!
All my best to you and yours,
Boo?s tormented fan, Sally

reply by royowen on 13-Oct-2018

Oh Sally, you did a good job, Tankas are are a little technical in content, but well done.

reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

You are the poetry master. Your ranking is safe! I sit at your feet.

reply by royowen on 13-Oct-2018

Thank you Sally, nothing so grandiose, but thank you dear girl.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Oooo what will you come up with after Halloween? Tankas-giving...
Did you know...hallow boo...by the way next time ask Boo Who?
Ghostly and ghastly...cool
God bless

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 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018

Thank you. Boo is haunting us all. I see he got to you too!
Thanks for your kind review!
All my best,
Sally (the tormented)