Ghoulies Grumble
Halloween Poem in trochaic meter132 total reviews
Comment from gypsycaravan
Sounds like this should be read in the dark with the accompanying noises, i.e.. chains, creaky stairs, etc. Read in a low, spooky voice in the haunted houses. It is scary but cute at the same time with the ghoulies grumble and ghosties groan.
It would also be a fun one to read to children. I also love the sound which seems to be the reason I choose certain poetry to read. Nice work, Brooke.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Sounds like this should be read in the dark with the accompanying noises, i.e.. chains, creaky stairs, etc. Read in a low, spooky voice in the haunted houses. It is scary but cute at the same time with the ghoulies grumble and ghosties groan.
It would also be a fun one to read to children. I also love the sound which seems to be the reason I choose certain poetry to read. Nice work, Brooke.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Thanks, gypsy - that is just what I was aiming for, scary enough to be scary but not scary enough to be inappropriate for children. Before Sawyer I wrote some truly gruesome poems for Halloween, but now I have to consider him :-) Brooke
Comment from GeraldS
This is great and very appropriate for this time of year. Nice presentation too. I can't believe that it's almost that time of year again. Time goes by way too fast to suit me.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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This is great and very appropriate for this time of year. Nice presentation too. I can't believe that it's almost that time of year again. Time goes by way too fast to suit me.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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Thanks so much, Gerald, for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from l.raven
HI Brooke, lets not show this one to Sawyer...he won't go back in his room alone...a great Halloween poem...you should have contested it...very well expressed you...very well written...Luff Linda xxoo
Brooke, can I ask you something ???have you ever heard of not being able to send out but so many private messages but of spam???....
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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HI Brooke, lets not show this one to Sawyer...he won't go back in his room alone...a great Halloween poem...you should have contested it...very well expressed you...very well written...Luff Linda xxoo
Brooke, can I ask you something ???have you ever heard of not being able to send out but so many private messages but of spam???....
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Linda, thank you so much. I have heard of that rule, which has never been announced. You just find it out when it happens to you. I learned about it when I was running a class with quite a few people in it and we were communicating back and forth about finding a convenient meeting time that everyone could agree on. All of a sudden I got a message that I had hit my quota. I hate that the site has "secret" rules that nobody knows about until they're blindsided. Brooke :-)
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I know what you are saying...I was trying to thank everyone for cent pumps for Maureen...and sixes...but it stopped me...I asked Michael (reconciled) and he said he didn't know....it does blindside you...they should let you know...thank you so very much Brooke...at least I know...they finally did come and tell me...sigh
Comment from Aussie
Sorry, don't have a sixer for you. A well written - almost funny poem for Sawyer. I liked all the descriptions of Halloween (we don't celebrate it) must be loads of trick and treat going on that night. Do you still give lollies to the children? Thanks for sharing. ****** six virtual stars. Mrs Monster.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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Sorry, don't have a sixer for you. A well written - almost funny poem for Sawyer. I liked all the descriptions of Halloween (we don't celebrate it) must be loads of trick and treat going on that night. Do you still give lollies to the children? Thanks for sharing. ****** six virtual stars. Mrs Monster.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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Thanks so much, Kay - I live in an apartment complex that has children in it, but most of the tenants with children are Indian, and I don't think they do Halloween either, so nobody comes to my door. Sawyer, on the other hand, does LOTS of Halloween stuff with his parents :-) Brooke
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I know you live in an apartment but I never for one moment thought you were surrounded by Indians - better keep that shotgun loaded. Chief Sitting Bull may come to dinner. LOL :-) not those Indians, you fool! Talking to myself again.
Comment from royowen
A Dean Kuch specialty you've dished up here Brooke, wonderful alliteration in Goulies grumble, ghosties groan, goblins growl, monsters moan, rouse/ rulers, great rhythm/meter, excellent rhyme, a great example of R and R. You are the master! Well done, Brooke, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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A Dean Kuch specialty you've dished up here Brooke, wonderful alliteration in Goulies grumble, ghosties groan, goblins growl, monsters moan, rouse/ rulers, great rhythm/meter, excellent rhyme, a great example of R and R. You are the master! Well done, Brooke, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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Thanks so much, Roy - I was posting Halloween poems on fan story long before Dean arrived :-) Brooke
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Psst, You do it more evenly metered! Roy.
Comment from lynglyng
Very well written with good imagery and word usage that clearly presented your story. I liked the dark feel that your words provided. It was a good eerie read.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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Very well written with good imagery and word usage that clearly presented your story. I liked the dark feel that your words provided. It was a good eerie read.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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lynglyng, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi Brooke,
How can it be Halloween already? Geeze, the time does fly. The was a fun poem.
I've never been a big holiday person, and especially after the boys left home. Having said that, I will have to get in gear for the twins.
Granny has to put up a tree this years since they are coming here for Christmas. Hmmmm, wonder if I remember how? LOL
Hope you get to see Sawyer over the holidays.
Loved your poem and artwork. Nicely done.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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Hi Brooke,
How can it be Halloween already? Geeze, the time does fly. The was a fun poem.
I've never been a big holiday person, and especially after the boys left home. Having said that, I will have to get in gear for the twins.
Granny has to put up a tree this years since they are coming here for Christmas. Hmmmm, wonder if I remember how? LOL
Hope you get to see Sawyer over the holidays.
Loved your poem and artwork. Nicely done.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2014
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Jax, thanks so much :-) Yep, having kids around changes the whole game, doesn't it? :-) Brooke
Comment from Ben Colder
Getting things ready for the kids to ring those door bells . I hope your little ones do fine and Sawyer get his treat bucket full. Another good one Grandmother. Enjoyed, Brooke.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Getting things ready for the kids to ring those door bells . I hope your little ones do fine and Sawyer get his treat bucket full. Another good one Grandmother. Enjoyed, Brooke.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Sawyer is a terrible eater but loves his treats - good thing his mom is one not afraid to dole sweets out in dribs and drabs. When she was potty training him she rewarded him with three measly M&M's for every poop on the potty. LOL Thanks so much, Ben :-) Brooke
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Sheer Bribery, it is.
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Yep, and bribery worked. The kid was fully trained in record time, especially for a boy. He's still the only kid in his class who is trained :-)
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i must remember this and pass it on to my grandchildren
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:-)
Comment from donaldww
Excellent choice of meter for this ghoulish poem, with a rhythmic opening like Blake's Tyger, Tyger.
This rhythm give the poem a march-like beat that conjures visions of halloween gremlins striding down the street, trolling for candy.
Cheers,
DW
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Excellent choice of meter for this ghoulish poem, with a rhythmic opening like Blake's Tyger, Tyger.
This rhythm give the poem a march-like beat that conjures visions of halloween gremlins striding down the street, trolling for candy.
Cheers,
DW
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Thank you so much, DW - your observations are always spot on :-) Brooke
Comment from GWHARGIS
Our kids are grown to where they don't care about Halloween much, but my husband and I can't wait. Next week we're going to start decorating. Loved the sounds of the creaking, moaning, clanking and groaning. Wonderful and fun. Gretchen
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Our kids are grown to where they don't care about Halloween much, but my husband and I can't wait. Next week we're going to start decorating. Loved the sounds of the creaking, moaning, clanking and groaning. Wonderful and fun. Gretchen
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Thanks so much, Gretchen. Sawyer's mom is the world's biggest Halloween fan and I'm her biggest fan, so I always love to write her Halloween poems :-) Brooke