“For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a white ghostly figure suspended
in the air over a crop of pumpkins. The trees in the background are lit by an eerie red
light.
Waiting for your responses.
Thanking you all for joining this prompt.” ~ Sadje
#Keepitalive
#Whatdoyousee
#WDYS
This post is written for Sadje’s WDYS prompt # 259- 21st October, 2024. I’ve turned scaredy cat in recent years, so forgive my lame attempt here. Things are scary enough
for children and grownups as they are. But I managed three short haiku to garnish the
fright story the image dragged out of me. I hope you enjoy it.
🎃👻🎃🧙♀️🧛🏾♀️🧙♂️😱 🎭🦉🧟♀️🧌👻🎃
crows on bare branches
flowers of the harvest moon
All Hallows Eve fright
Hanging onto her brother’s shirt tail, Lilly vowed not to let go until they arrived
at Grandma’s. But every time she asked how close they were, Linus mumbled they
were almost there.
“The stars, Linus–they’re out! Mama said we’d be there before nightfall.”
“Hush, we’re almost there!”
“Admit it. We’re lost, right?”
“Nuh-uh! We jus’ need to cross the melon field,” he said, walking to the gate, “the house
is jus’ ’round the grove.” But…
near the wooden gate
a pair of weathered sandals–
only the soles
“Fuggedaboutit,” Linus loud-whispered and dragged his sister by the hand in the other
direction where flashlights pointed towards them.
“It’s them, it’s them,” he consoled, and holding his little sister close, the two walked
breathless into Grandma’s arms.
moonlit pinata
warns vagabond trespassers
not Gramps’ melon patch!
© selmamartin
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aside: The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word Pepõn, which means
large melon.
Fun fact:
This was the hit song the year I was born.
“This is arguably the most successful novelty song of all time. Bobby Pickett
accomplished the rare feat of reaching the top 100 music chart three times with
the same song. On October 20, 1962, the original release hit #1 in the US.” Songfacts
Nine days before I was born. Wow! It’s still being played at Halloween today. *wow*
Thanks for visiting and for being so fabulous.
Have a safe Halloween and I wish you miracles.
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A White Ghostly Figure is horrible. Beautiful pumpkin around the tree. Indeed poem.
for being so fabulous.
Have a safe Halloween and I wish you miracles 🙏!
That figure is horrible indeed, Raj. Too scary. But the pumpkins are lovely. Happy you enjoyed the post. Thanks for being this fabulous. 🤗
Have a safe Halloween. 🎃 🐦⬛ 👻
Love it, Selma. Glad the ending was a positive one. I love the monster mash hehe
Happy it was pleasing dear Maria. I want everything to end in a positive note… 🤭 I know, I know—can’t. Bless you.
I lots of enjoyed that. Thanks 😊
good one!
Good is what I’m going for 🤭
Thanks my friend.
Lovely story, and of course he won’t admit to being lost. Happy Halloween on the 31st
Thanks Diana. Happy and safe Halloween to you too. Blessings
🙂🩷
A gorgeous write, cara mia! Simply lovely!
Aww. You’re too nice. Thanks. Wishing you a safe Halloween and beyond. Stay as you are. Hope all is good on your end. Wishing you miracles too. 🤗
A wonderful story, so glad it had a happy ending!
Happy ending. I hope our societies far and wide have happy endings and soon. Thanks for reading Heather. 🤗
Yes, I do too.
I’m glad that they were found. Loved your story. And yes, you’re right. Things are scary enough as it is. You’ve got me for company in that aspect.
Aww Shweta. Happy to be in your company. So much hurt and disfunction in the world today I cannot add more to it by “thinking up” scary scenarios. Not me. May goodness and freedom arrive for all. Bless you. 🤗
Indeed, Selma. I’m totally with you. Thank you. Hope you have a great day too! 🤗
You’ve done a marvelous job of mixing suspense with a wee bit humor. Love your poems and this song. Thanks for joining in Selma.
Aww, it’s my utmost pleasure dear Sadje. A good autumn prompt.
Bless you always. 🤗
🌺🩷💖
Well done, Selma, on this lovely poetic post. I am struggling to write anything Halloweeny this year.
Right?! I don’t want to add anything scary—even in my thoughts.
Bless you, Robbie.
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I really like that first haiku especially. And I remember that song well. (K)
The one with crows 🐦⬛ —I know why.
Well crows are people too 🤭 ! 👏🏽
Thanks for the comment dear K. Happy and safe Halloween and beyond