October Frolic
by
Jean George
copyright 10-14-2005
Age Rating: 10 to 127
A misty fog descends and wraps
The trees in fitful gloom.
A phantom shadow shifts and seeks
Around a spectral tomb
Where dwell the creatures of the night
And hungry spirits loom.
The October moon hides its face
Behind a fan of cloud,
A ghostly figure moves below
Wrapped in a wraith-gray shroud,
The slurred sounds of the night abate
Then suddenly grow loud.
The pagan hour of dead of night
Has slowly crept upon,
Freeing powers of dark and dread
And all the devil’s spawn,
To rule nocturnal rites and deeds
Until the break of dawn..
A baleful howl in triumph screams;
The werewolf leaves his lair,
And with the vampire seeks his prey
With vile unholy care,
Defiling with eternal curse,
The foolish unaware.
The denizens of myth and lore
Roam free throughout the night,
Exulting in their evil ways,
Malevolence and spite.
Tis the way of All Hallow’s Eve
Until the morning light.
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This is so good, I love and hate October. I love it because my birthday is on the 28th. YAY! I'm finally going to be 15! I cant believe it. Last night I went out and it was cold and a bit breezy a typical fall night. The moon was full and there were a few stray clouds and it really did feel like fall. It kind of depressed me. Then my dad said "it's a real harvest moon". I cherished the cold moment. It was so relaxing and calm. if only you were there to witness it.
Great Job!
Shannon
Brings out the little boy in me again.
The great imagery tugs at me and draws me into th poem.. As always, excellent rhyme and rhythm.
The way you write puts you in Brian's and David's league. I am NVus lol.
This was absolutely well written. Your very descriptive words and how you applied them really brought this whole piece out and shine to the viewers. It caught my attention and interest from start to finish. Your great use of rhythm and rhyme throughout added the extra spices needed in making this a great read. Just fantastic work all around. Keep it up, Ernie.
A thrill and a wink, a mischeivious grin! I feel a part of this 'frolic' in my very soul as I read this poem. Very exciting. Very much what I think and feel this time of year... my favorite!
No, I don't consider myself gothic, just a little carefree and odd..
Great writing. I see them welcoming you back; I'm new here, but I'll be looking for more of your work.
Debbie Thomas
I love it, too. Rich, wonderfully flowing, and a joy to read. I love the title, too, which doesn't come right out and give away the subject of the poem.
I am stunned! I felt a cold chill invade my skeleton, as I read this poem to myself. Incredible visualization and great usage of words. Awesome fluidity and great piece to read. Halloween poems are a dime a dozen, but these two are among the top, if not the best I've read! I love your writing style and the savvy instinct you employ in your poems. Welcome back, Jean!
WOW. Welcome back, we have missed you.
What a way to arrive. This is a wonderful poem, it's something to read on all hallows night for sure.
It will have the kids, and some adults scared of the shadows.
The hair on my neck is just going down.
Keep them coming, they are a joy to read.
Brian
Welcome !
