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Ode to Halloween

the morning and green lights
a world full of hope
like barefeet and flowers
like bubbles and soap
the sky is so often
such a clear shade of blue
removing all distance
between love's gift and you
but sometimes the world
brings black fear with it, too

scary serpents and shadows
that glide in the night
bulging bee stings and bullies
who start unwanted fights
pillaging pirates
who take what they want
discouraging devils
who tease and who taunt

so at least once a year
on all hallow's eve
all the kids hit the streets
with a trick up their sleeve:
they don't hide in their houses
letting demons oppress
they fight fire with fire
in their fanciest dress

"you think that you're scary!"
they shout to the sky
"well I can be scarier
by five hundred times!!"
or "I won't be held down
by your heckles and boos!
I'm the prettiest princess
in my bright princess shoes!"

they don their sweet costumes
someone special has made
yucky monsters, cute cowboys
it's an awesome parade
each child walking 'round
with their heart on their sleeve
holding hands with their friends
till it's high time to leave

(and the parents who know
that their child's timid feet
won't be challenged by courage
draw them out with a treat!)

for all of the mischief
such a weird night can cause
smashing pumpkins, turned ankles
a bit of selfish applause,
this colorful circus
for one festive night
is a much deserved "llllppbbbttt!!!"
in the foul face of fright

because all of us long
to be something we're not
but maybe don't try
for fear we'll be caught
but a child in a costume
knows just who they are:
a model, a hero,
a rock n roll star

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I wrote this back in 2010 and bring it back out on some Halloweens to share with friends. I thought I'd share it with my Neopoet friends and fellow poets. Happy Halloween 2018!!
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the mood and imagery of Halloween nicely crafted by you with good use of literary devices...Happy Halloween!
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raj (sublime_ocean)

thanks raj! happy halloween!!

author comment

the morning and green lights

a world full of hope
like barefeet…….bare feet
and flowers
like bubbles and soap

the sky is so often
such a clear shade of blue
removing all distance
between love's gift and you
…...

It may be subjective but I like it as a 4 line verse with breaks
Easier on the eyes and holds together better

just a thought if its helpful
I enjoy the Halloween spirt of your write

Best Z

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