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Oct 12, 2022
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This poem is part of the challenge:
Neopoet October 2022 Random Challenge Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
Scary skeletons satisfy their sweet tooths,
With the plings and plongs of hard candy
Playing on ribs like xylophones.
Wicked witches wander wide
With spells to find the
Tricks and treats the night may hide.
Vicious vampires vibrantly gallivant
From one door to another collecting
Sweet treats in lieu of tricks.
Wild werewolves whiff wonderous
Scents of cinnamon, candy and confections
Amidst the dim, dark orange lights.
Ghastly ghosts gather in groups
To tell tall tales of the living
Who haunts their old haunts.
Mischievous mummies moan of mold
With outstretched arms stiff and wrapped
Counting their candies in wrappers of gold.
The dawning light lightens the night
And the jack-o-lanterns bright smiles
Cease to flicker, ending the fright.
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Not actively editing
Comments
Rosewood Apothecary
2 years 9 months ago
Nice alliteration
Really tight organized poem. Can’t really suggest any changes. Definitely a fun read.
Tim
Jackweb
2 years 9 months ago
Welcome aboard !
Wow! This is masterfully penned piece! Alliteration always gives a piece of writing a lulling, lyrical and or emotive effect.
Beautiful!
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Geezer
2 years 9 months ago
Alliteration...
is always fun. I like your little tale of Trick or Treat. If this is meant to be one of the Random Challenges, you should go to the drop-down and enter it as being in the Random Challenges, otherwise, you will not be awarded a certificate at the end of the month, for completing a challenge. ~ Geezer.
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Lavender
2 years 9 months ago
Trick or Treat
Hello, Gavin!
I agree with the others - a fun read! Your alliteration is great, but is also logical and makes sense. Your first stanza is a perfect opening - lending the rest of the poem to follow in theme and humor.
Welcome!
Lavender