Of Black Cats and Pumpkins
A Halloween Poem: Inspired by a vintage Halloween postcard40 total reviews
Comment from Jamison Brown
I love this time of year. There is a lot going on in that vintage card and your interpretation is unique and very creative.
My favorite lines: "And the sun rides the sky", "Or perhaps yawn a sigh", "Who are sprightly but shy"
The twist at the end was perfect: "And this witch doesn't lie..."
I suspect you had a lot of fun writing this, Diane. It came through in your words. I loved it!
Best wishes in the contest. Happy Halloween! - Jamison
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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I love this time of year. There is a lot going on in that vintage card and your interpretation is unique and very creative.
My favorite lines: "And the sun rides the sky", "Or perhaps yawn a sigh", "Who are sprightly but shy"
The twist at the end was perfect: "And this witch doesn't lie..."
I suspect you had a lot of fun writing this, Diane. It came through in your words. I loved it!
Best wishes in the contest. Happy Halloween! - Jamison
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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Hello, Jamison!
I am so pleased you stopped by and enjoyed your visit!
I am additionally honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
And, yes, I had a glorious time composing this offering. And I couldn't believe my luck when I found that glowing artwork of a black cat and pumpkins! (It's the little things... :) )
Again, thank you!
Happy Halloween!
diane
Comment from Sugarray77
So cute and well written. Your imagination was in full swing Diane. The zaniness and light-hearted wit was superb. I know that someday your grandsons will enjoy reading this whimsical piece. Good Luck!!
Melissa
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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So cute and well written. Your imagination was in full swing Diane. The zaniness and light-hearted wit was superb. I know that someday your grandsons will enjoy reading this whimsical piece. Good Luck!!
Melissa
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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Hello, Melissa!
I had so much fun creating this offering! So pleased you enjoyed it!
Also had a huge amount of fun of planting 4 Michigan holly bushes = 3 female Winter Reds and 1 male Southern Gentleman. Now... I must say, one male to service three females doesn't sound very gentlemanly, but we'll see if he does his job! :) :) :)
Thank you again!
diane
Comment from Michele Harber
This found a nice balance between fear and fun, striking the perfect Halloween mood. There's just enough tension and anticipation to make the hairs on the back of the neck prickle, yet not enough to cause real fear, making it right for older children, as you suggest. Excellent use of sustained rhymes in the second and fourth lines of each verse. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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This found a nice balance between fear and fun, striking the perfect Halloween mood. There's just enough tension and anticipation to make the hairs on the back of the neck prickle, yet not enough to cause real fear, making it right for older children, as you suggest. Excellent use of sustained rhymes in the second and fourth lines of each verse. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Good morning, Michele!
I so enjoyed penning this piece...been far too somber lately!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you!
diane
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That's one of the things I love about this site. It gives grown-ups the chance to play. It's one of the things I enjoy about writing children's poems.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Your poem has all the ingredients for Halloween here Diane and I enjoyed all the bewitching terror and the fun included here, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
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Your poem has all the ingredients for Halloween here Diane and I enjoyed all the bewitching terror and the fun included here, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Good morning, Dolly!
I love vintage postcards, and the one I found for Halloween surely inspired a lot of fun for me! So many of the other vintage Halloween cards also showed witches with cats and pumpkins on their broomsticks!
The glowing photograph was a real find! :)
Thank you!
diane
So pleased you enjoyed!
Comment from GWHARGIS
I love the feel of this. It's fun and has that magical yet not too spooky feel of Halloween. The rhyme was fun and upbeat. I loved the picture. It did have that vintage feel to it. Thoroughly enjoyed. Gretchen
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I love the feel of this. It's fun and has that magical yet not too spooky feel of Halloween. The rhyme was fun and upbeat. I loved the picture. It did have that vintage feel to it. Thoroughly enjoyed. Gretchen
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Good morning, Gretchen!
I am thrilled you enjoyed my Halloween poem!
Thank you for your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
I've been writing so many somber poems lately, this was a fun departure!
Happy Halloween!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I will never look at a black cat or a pumpkin the same again. LOL I enjoyed reading and wish you luck with this contest. This poem is really good.
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I will never look at a black cat or a pumpkin the same again. LOL I enjoyed reading and wish you luck with this contest. This poem is really good.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Thank you, barbara!
Not like my usual somber offerings...
I so enjoyed penning this piece, and I am very pleased you enjoyed it!
thank you!
diane
Comment from BethShelby
This is a really cute poem Diane. It postcard is different and I can see why it inspired the poem. I'm sure children would love reading this. They prohably would love the idea of riding on a broom stifk.
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This is a really cute poem Diane. It postcard is different and I can see why it inspired the poem. I'm sure children would love reading this. They prohably would love the idea of riding on a broom stifk.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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I so appreciate your thoughtful and complimentary review, Beth!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Ulla
Oh Diane, I love it, I love it! It's an absolutely fabulous Halloween poem for the season and for the contest. The pictures are wonderful and go so well with your words. I'm still smiling. Yeah, better take care when passing, lest they cast you in their spell. All the best of luck. Hugs. Ulla xx
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Oh Diane, I love it, I love it! It's an absolutely fabulous Halloween poem for the season and for the contest. The pictures are wonderful and go so well with your words. I'm still smiling. Yeah, better take care when passing, lest they cast you in their spell. All the best of luck. Hugs. Ulla xx
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Hello, Ulla!
I am thrilled that my Halloween poem resonated positively with you!
Thank you for your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
Such a fun poem to attempt and create.
Hoping you are on the mend! Take care of yourself!!!!
Fondly,
diane
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I'm so much better now. I'm back to normal, fortunately. Thanks for thinking of me. It was a bad week. I don't want to go there again. Ulla xx
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a charming Halloween poem, diane. With it's rollicking amphibrach meter and excellent rhyming, it was a pleasure to read. You took great inspiration from the postcard and added some excellent pictures throughout to help reinforce the words. It was beautifully presented and just a complete joy to read. - Jim
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This was a charming Halloween poem, diane. With it's rollicking amphibrach meter and excellent rhyming, it was a pleasure to read. You took great inspiration from the postcard and added some excellent pictures throughout to help reinforce the words. It was beautifully presented and just a complete joy to read. - Jim
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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So very pleased you enjoyed my Halloween offering, Jim!
I truly had so much fun penning this piece. Hoping my grandsons will enjoy it as well...someday. They are a bit too young for it at the moment!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from oliver818
This is a very nice Halloween poem, filled with atmospheric images that I'm sure everyone will love as it captures the fun and spirit of the event. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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This is a very nice Halloween poem, filled with atmospheric images that I'm sure everyone will love as it captures the fun and spirit of the event. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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So very pleased you enjoyed, Oliver!
Thank you!
diane