Comment from MTF1955

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You nailed it, my friend. And companies make tons of money. We forget that all those toys we acquire we can't take with us when we go. God Bless. Mary

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2017

Thanks Mary, I have a feeling the rewards have run out. I am sorry I am not really into Fantasy which I think your current work up for review is about.

Comment from Ulla

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Hi Sankey, I couldn't agree more. Although, there is a legend behind the Halloween, it's been turned into a money spinner. And that is a shame. I liked your poem a lot. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2017

Thanks Ulla. Not sure any reward was left on this sorry. This was an old poem I felt like needed airing again.

Comment from Bob Stanton

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I agree. Much ado about nothing. I see you are developing into a "Scrouge" , and well on the way to achieving that :).
Personally I prefer being a Grumpy Old Man or GOM as I am called by the family.
It has the advantage of not being a seasonal so you can exercise it all year around.
Have a great day further.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2017

Thanks Bob I think we finally got All Time Best on this. I put up another oldie inspired by my US friend who lives in Mexico about Fresh Fish at Christmas."Our Wish No Fish" have a look.

Comment from Joan E.

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I'm not big on Halloween and reject the commercialization of all the holidays. I admired your rhymes and repeats for emphasis. Rant anytime you choose--I agree with your observations- Joan

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2017

Thanks Joan. I did expect some disagreement. Actually Grandparents even of fellow believers as we are, are the worst on it too encouraging the little ones to get right in it. It has pagan connections.

Comment from Walu Feral

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G'day mate.

So true is this well written little piece.

Halloween is huge here, in the Philippines and it nearly drives me nutso. So too, is caroling. Every beggar in the place buys a 20 peso guitar and comes to our house, which is never closed and strums for money. Last year one bloke came, the next night he came with a woman, the following night he came with the woman and ten kids. I wanted to tell him to knick off, but that's not the way it works here lol.

Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017

Yeah mate. I had a guy I wrote about briefly in my book who was trying to marry me off to a Filipina and you should know by now most Filipina's expect their husbands to send heaps of money back to the family at home but I guess living there is different for you. Thanks for a great review.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

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Hi, Geoff

= I'm with you. Don't get Halloween, other than a bunch of nonsense.
= However, as a kid I participated, but over the years I have found it quite boring.
= Thanksgiving is much better.

Cheers, J
Have a great day/evening.
(*<*) A Smile Is Just A Frown Turned Upside-down. (*<*)

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017

Thanks Sis. Glad you enjoyed this.

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

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Halloween is a fun time of the year for kids and big kids. lol. It's a day the kids and parents get excited and get to do something fun. You're not forced to buy candy, you're not forced to go trick or treating. If you don't like it then don't do it. That's what I've always thought. When I worked at the daycare, that was the best Halloween ever. The lunch there was all weird Halloween stuff and there was so much excitement in the kids' eyes. It was fun to see. It's fun to see excitement and happiness when there is so much around us. And as far as Christmas goes you don't have to buy Christmas presents, only if you want to. Again the Santa thing is just something fun. I think it's all exciting.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017

OK thanks for your review and comments.

Comment from MelB

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Hi Geoff, I don't celebrate Halloween. I've researched where it comes from and how it started. It's the most celebrated holiday for satanists. No thanks!

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017

I agree sis thanks we are on the same track. I responded to this before and it came up blank ha.

Comment from apky

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Sankey, I'm glad to find a kindred soul in this one. That's what I always say it is - Cocacola and Haribo and whoever else makes crazy costumes and teaches people from the cradle that scares are great fun.

It's a marketing ploy
For each girl and boy
Some candy or toy
Their temporary joy.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017

Thanks mate appreciate the great review.

Comment from Sasha

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Thanks for reposting this one, I missed it the first time around. I agree that everything has become far too commercial and the meaning behind the holidays are lost on most people.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017

Thanks old friend. Glad you caught it this time been a while since I first wrote it felt like appropriate time.