An Abecedarian Halloween Party

'tis the night when ghosts and goblins frolic at the ball . . .

 

 

 

 

 

a terrifying night

believe me, you will see

cats and ugly witches

dance wickedly with glee

 

every ghost and goblin

frolicking at the ball

gets into big trouble

hightails it to the hall

 

inky clouds of bats screech

joust with one another

kept outside, the banshees

looking mad, just hover

 

monsters dressed in tuxes

needling their victims, wink

open up blood vessels

pour each other a drink

 

querulous fat demons

responding to rude jives

salute their closest friend

toss Satan some high fives

 

unhappy dragons hiss

viciously spread their wings

when our Harry Potter

xylophone pinging, sings:

 

you denizens of hell

zoom off to where you dwell

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Graphic Credit: "Hazy Jean nice notes for nice people" found on Google Images

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

All this is missing is the candy...in my bag! A most delightful treat you give us, Joyce...impressive rhyme!

My best,
Kelly

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Kellly. I appreciate your very nice comment. Don't think you'd like the candy the folks at that Halloween ball were giving out!

[Jack...]

Very much fun to read, kind of makes me wish October were here already. Your poem Joyce moves very smooth and is wonderfully written. Love this.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Jack, for stopping by and leaving me your very nice thoughts. Writing poetry is really a lot of fun - and part of the pleasure is hearing from wonderful poets like yourself. Thanks!

[ShelleyA]

Hi Joyce. A delightful write about this halloween extravaganza. Imaginative. I like the humor. A skillfully crafted Abecedarian. Perfect form. Good imagery, flow and tone. Line to line transition and breaks are done well. Very nice rhythm and enjambment. Nicely executed trimeter. Rhyme is good as is the rhyme scheme. Every second/fourth line of each stanza is a mix of perfect feminine and masculine end line rhyme that is executed beautifully in this piece. Good depth of feeling. Very good closing couplet. Well penned and a much enjoyed read. Write on!

[Joyce S. Greene]

You write a terrific critiqe, Shelley, and it is very much appreciated by me! I haven't been doing much form poetry of late (tanka is really free verse restricted to five lines), so I was tearing my hair out writing this one but I really did enjoy it. I will be reading poetry this weekend - no time now. Thank you for taking the time this morning to read and leave me such a wonderful comment!

[ShelleyA]

You're very welcome Joyce. I've been busy at work. Getting ready to leave on vacation next Wednesday and have lots to do before I leave. Haven't had much time to review, but I'm trying to get some done this morning before I leave for work. Have a great day!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Hope you have a very good vacation, Shelley. Mine is over a month away and I can't wait!

[richom]

Your wonderful descriptive phrasing makes the poem come alive. I especially admire "needling their victims, wink" and "querulous fat demons" and "xylophone pinging, sing." Very well written and entertaining.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you so much for such kind words! This was a lot of fun even though sometimes the form can make you want to scream like a banshee!

[ba_mcfarlane]

What a fun write, which comes off seamlessly...great stuff!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Brian. I had a lot of fun doing it - I'm burning the midnight oil writing lately, and that's good though I'm going to have to catch up on my sleep this weekend. lol

[MsJewel]

A cute and adorable tale told in perfect rhyme. I love it! :) Julie

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks Julie! You have made my morning bright. I really appreciate your very nice words.

[wordman]

hell I got all dressed up and went out to trick or treat it was pouring down rain
the cops got me and I got dog bit just because I read this poem but I loved it

ron

[Joyce S. Greene]

Gee, sounds like a very rough night but glad you at least enjoyed the poem! Thanks for reading and commenting, it means a lot to me.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is outstanding, Joyce! ABC form and perfect rhyme, and telling a fun and charming tale, too. I am impressed!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks so much, Rita. It was much harder than I thought it would be but a lot of fun. I really appreciate your very nice comment!