~MoNsTeR MaSh~

who ya gonna call?

Bone-chillin’ squealin’ echoing through the night

creepy, crawly feelin’ somethin’ ain’t right

hear the pitter-patter of little feet

tiny toddlers hidden under white sheets.

 

Spiderman, Cinderella

some small scary fella

Spongebob, Minnie Mouse

all come running to your house.

 

Gangs doin thangs you never would

boys-in-tha-hood up to no good

stealin candy knockin’ at your door

hoarding the goods comin’ back for more.

 

Sneaky spooks lookin’ to scare

booby traps set everywhere

boyfriend’s friends actin’ school age

mischievous looks written on their face.

 

Party time strobe lights flashin’

older folks monster mashin’

hay rides and backwood fires

tipsy teens tempting desires.

 

 

If you’re ever in the south

you know who to call

just drive on down

Cuz we’re havin’ a ball.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Stonz P.]

The scariest thing about this is that it is not scary at all. Hehe... liked how it has a cheerful, childish touch to it.

We never have had Halloween in our country but know the gist of it and of course have seen the movie series and countless shows that have their 'scary' episodes.

[AprilRN1210]

Hey stranger!!... yea.. I dunno if I could ever be scary.. ha.. so don't even try!.. cheerful and fun I can do :P

I am glad you enjoyed this little glimpse into my festivities, thank you!..

[MoriartyMesa]

I aint afraid of no Ghost

[AprilRN1210]

exactly!!!.. welcome to the party:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wasn't able to bring up the entire poem, darn it...

halloween is my favorite holiday...

[AprilRN1210]

oh no!.. maybe should do it normal without the image.. dang... will redo... sorry Jacob.. I love the playful spirit of it all.. me and my brother always played pranks on each other.. tried to recreate some of that here.. will edit words without image.. sorry again :( sucks!..

[AprilRN1210]

maybe this works better.. sorry again..

[Tate Morgan]

I thought it was great You are getting good at this

[AprilRN1210]

thank you Tate.. was just trying to have a little fun with this one:)

[icelandicblue]

You've captured all the levels of fun and and cavorting of the season. It's a holiday that sets its mood early in the month and explodes in candy, costumes and mischief by the end. You've got all the little goblins and ghoulies included in this delightful poem.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much.. tried to share all of the fun of the holiday.. makes me giggle every time I come to the page and hear that song!.. I am glad you enjoyed it :)
means a lot coming from someone who writes as well as you.. Thank you again, I appreciate it..

[Bright Ocean Star]

Love this! So good. It made me laugh out loud. My favorite is the last line, but there were so many great ones...too many to pick just one. Great job, Casper!

[AprilRN1210]

haha!.. hey girl!!! Casper huh?... I am so white, I do glow in the dark.. lol

thank you ma'am... was laughing when I wrote it, so glad I could make you do the same!! have to come party with me sometime, for sure!... you always "brighten" the page my sweet friend... ((hugs)) to ya!..

[Bright Ocean Star]

hugs to you, too! The picture of Casper on the bottom of the page, looking up at the poem, almost like he wrote it and he has this smile on his face, like he's wondering if we like it as much as he obviously does...it was too cute not to think that maybe Casper is your alter ego...
Don't party too hard, now. No drinkin' and drivin'. The nursing boards don't look kindly on that sort of behavior. Take care, my friend....:)

[AprilRN1210]

oh heck no, you lose your nursing license for that down here!!.. no way!!... that is why the party is at our house, no driving!.. and let you in on a secret, when was little-- casper was a nickname.. have always been bright white with black hair.. lol
and yes, wanted his mischievous tail at the bottom.. so glad you enjoyed that detail... :)

[Bright Ocean Star]

LOL! .......... :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I love Halloween for many reasons… seeing the joy on kids faces, the spooky fun and most of all, the one day it is okay to be something you are not. With that said I really enjoyed your walk down Halloween Lane.

[AprilRN1210]

Love the new pic Dale!!... make him look kinda hot there.. lol
I love the fun with the tricks and treats.. tickled you enjoyed the ride... always a joy to see you sir!.. thank you:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you, that was taken of me yesterday :)
You are most welcome, always a pleasure to read you.

[AprilRN1210]

well, I LIKE it!... fits you well mr bad boy with a soft squishy center :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is me and proud to be.

[AprilRN1210]

heck yea!... wahooo!!.. now come on and dance with me!... just don't step on my little feet!.. :)

[Jack Wolfe]

A real-true South Boo-ha-ha! I love it, though I still say it’s unfair to use such memorial characters in your art, I can’t help but smile from past memories, between Peanuts, Casper, and the likes, now we need Felix the cat, and a host of other family favorites. Your artistic skill is growing and I for one am happy to be able to witness it. For some reason, every time I hear the words/song Monster-Mash, I crave a Big Mac, damn commercial advertising.

[AprilRN1210]

not unfair Doc!... makes it fun and easier to relate... come on, makes you smile!!.... that mixed with that song its impossible not to have a blast!!.. I am glad you enjoyed the poem and the art.. was fun playing with those images and words--trying to give you a glimpse into our celebrations... Thank you!!... will have to youtube the commercial.. I admit, I haven't ever seen a big mac monster mash... lol

so nice to see you stranger!.. how are ya?...

[Jack Wolfe]

Not bad, been busy, I could be wrong about the commercial, I just remember always hearing it in the car when young, I believe it was associated with the Big Mac, at least in my mind, could be wrong.

[AprilRN1210]

glad you are well, have missed your grumpy tail!... could tell you some stories of what I thought songs said and would sing very loud and badly along with the music and when got older realized what they were really saying.. makes me giggle now just thinking about it.. haha!..

[Jack Wolfe]

I don’t know why, but this song, Monster Mash has always been associated with food in my mind, and McDonald’s Big Mac is what conjures, a commercial from the 80’s, but I may be completely off.

[Jack Wolfe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqrxW-pEq3Q

[AprilRN1210]

nope makes me giggle though... not getting images of big macs... just you... lol

[MomzillaNC]

Very fun Halloween poem! It's got a great dancing beat driving it.

NOTES: All the '-ing' words where you've dropped the 'g' should have an apostrophe in place of the dropped letter.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you!!... I was giggling and dancin' along with the beat when I wrote this, so glad it came across that way!.. dance with me girl!!.. and yes.. it felt a little "too much" with ALL those apostrophe's so cut a few out, figured was covered with poetic license and all, but always love your notes.. very sincere and helpful... haven't had much time to sit and read, but promise to be by your page soon, always love reading your art:)

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. I look forward to more of your insightful reviews.

[BL]

You have packed so much in to this and you are provin' you don't need no collab.

It's nearly that time of year again too, we always get too many chocolates to give away, Shane there's so many left over really.

[AprilRN1210]

Hey stranger!! how are you sir?.. oh yes!.. I am excited, my sister and I usually have a HUGE party!... I am glad you enjoyed this little glimpse into the fun.. so nice to see you.. can't wait to see what new treasures you have posted:)

[BL]

Hi April,

I am well, hope you are too, you are excited about halloween? And the party? Sounds great, wish I was going. I will be posting something new very soon ;-) xx

[AprilRN1210]

heck yea, I am excited... always a blast!.. maybe will write a day after poem and make graphic with few pictures of the party with experiences to "share" the fun times with everyone... that way you can be there with us!! make sure send me RR please, so don't miss em:)

[BL]

Yes do, I will look forward to that, make sure you have a good time, but be careful OK? I don't want you getting into trouble. I expect you'll be dressing up and I can imagine you as a gothic princess. Shame I cant be there, let me know how it goes xx ;-)

[AprilRN1210]

was wonderwoman last year.. haven't decided this year.. was thinking irony and going as an angel.. gothic princess eh?.. will think about it.. who knows, maybe this quirky girl can pull it off. and yes, always careful :)
thanks again Blue... will do!

[BL]

If I came, I would be The Devil himself then I could be as naughty as I liked.

[AprilRN1210]

I believe you would be anyway, but fitting costume for sure :)

[BL]

I would try and behave, but you know me it might not last too long. You'd look pretty as an angel, but how about Lady Godiva? All you'd need is a horse 🐎

[AprilRN1210]

only godiva I know is edible and richly delicious.. besides I am from the south, save a horse, ride a cowboy.. lol :)

[BL]

What a party it's turning out to be! You have painted a beautiful erotic image, I guess I'd better look for a cowgirl.

[AprilRN1210]

good luck with that.. not just any old cowgirl will work :P

[BL]

Maybe I'll put in some Spurs and lasso me a cowgirl

[AprilRN1210]

don't trip over those spurs and hang yourself on that rope like a noose.. not as easy as it looks.. haha.. ummmm think you might do better with different tools.. try charm and wit :P

[BL]

OK Ma'am at your party I will have to do as you instruct, like a true rodeo dude xxxx

[R Smith]

haha love it April, your sense of humour as usual is cosmic baby!! Halloween i was forgetting, think i might have one to post if your interested in reading it, don't quite think i can match you, mine's probably creepy as opposed to funny, great writing for a southern wench haha

[AprilRN1210]

what an honor Richie!... cosmic humor from the spaceman himself.. wahoooo!!... I will TAKE it! thank you... I will definitely be by your page to check out all the latest.. I have missed you, my sweet silly friend.. you always make me laugh!

[R Smith]

thanks will be good to get your views, think you have some work to do on my stuff, you been slacking lately :P

[AprilRN1210]

haha!.. that I have... real life gets in the way of fun sometimes... but have a few days off soon and will spend them getting lost in all my friends awesome writing... and you are definitely on that list!!!

[R Smith]

thanks April, i'll look forward to that, lots of silly jokes and witty asides coming then.......and that's just you hahaha

[AprilRN1210]

lol... heck yea!!!.. can't wait!... you are always a blast:D