With bitter regret, mine heart’s been laden
Since Hallowmas when thou our bed-vow broke
And now perjured be roam I loath-burdened
Waiting for the day this prank I do choke
Post hoc thine eyes see I as woeful shame
The smartest joke thine evils fortified
Now my dreamy languor’s found a new aim
To maim and deflate thou who art still my bride
Careful thou walked as thou stole through dark woods
Armed with a knife and shovel I waited
Careful was I of my tools to make good
As my only dearest dear was fated
My true rights sordid, my rue doth abate
I know where thou bedst now, my Hallowmate
© selma
This post first appeared in Experiments in Fiction on Halloween 2021.
Friends, you might want to mosey on over to Experiments in Fiction to
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#WDYS What do you see #210 for October 30th, 2023
THE GHOSTLINGS Ghostling! Ghostlings! A frightful sight Poised to pounce on sassy kids this night Be sure to wear your diapers tonight-- You'll be the ones running home in fright © selma
Thanks for reading and have a safe Halloween, please. xoxo
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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Wowzers, Selma! This is excellent!
~David
Hehe. Wowser indeedy. Thanks, David. Be safe.
Well done Selma! Thank you for the advisory.
The advisory. Yes. Xoxo thanks, Suzette. Blessings.
And to you as well, dear D. Thanks for
Love them both. Happy Halloween, Selma xo
And to you as well, dear D. Thanks for reading and commenting.
I really enjoyed this, Selma! Happy Halloween, my friend.🎃 👻🧡
Glad you enjoyed, dear Jennifer. Hope your scary night was safe. Xoxo
Happy Halloween Selma! (K)
And to you as well, K. And now, Merry November
to you 🍂 🦅 🌴 🌬️
frightfully fun and laughable Selma.. Happy Halloween🎃
A little of both. 😂 Thanks, Cindy. Xo
Happy Halloween 🎃
Very both of.
Same to you, Raj. I hope you had a safe fun night. Blessings.