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A complete story in written as a poem.

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Comment from GWHARGIS
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Id say this spooky poem was definitely your cup of tea. It was great. The setting and the description of the animals that hid. There was a real sense of foreboding in this. Good luck in the contest. Gretchen

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2024
    Thank you for the great review on my Halloween poem. I avoid writing horror most of the time.
    Beth
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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I've got to say that horror is certainly not my genre of choice, but you've done a great job with that horrific creation, my lady! Great rhyme scheme to tell your tale... thanx for sharing and best of luck! ;) Yvette

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2024

Comment from Jim Wile
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It may not be your cup of tea, Beth, but I really enjoyed this terrific ghost story in iambic pentameter. You captured the horror of the original event very vividly, as well as what happened to the hapless couple who blundered into this cursed place.

This is the kind of story I used to thrill to at summer camp at night around a campfire. Great job!

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Jim. I appreciate you saying it is good poem. I really pleased that you found it worthy of six stars.
    Beth
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Jim. I appreciate you saying it is good poem. I really pleased that you found it worthy of six stars.
    Beth
Comment from Karen Cherry
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Lipton's or not, this was done very well. You have a dab hand for it,. I have no sixes left. I gave my last one yesterday. I would have liked to give you one. You deserve it. Karen

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Your the queen of horror. I'm not fond of writing it but I do what the contest calls for. I like you comments.
    Beth
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Your the queen of horror. I'm not fond of writing it but I do what the contest calls for. I like you comments.
    Beth
reply by Karen Cherry on 07-Dec-2024
    I do the occasion horror, but it does not come naturally. I prefer crime with humor. You are sweet. Karen
Comment from Charles D Ezell
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Reminds me of some of the stories told long ago by my mother-in law. She had our kids scared to go outside afraid of the Wampus Cat.Best to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you for reviewing my Halloween poem. I'm almost reluctant to write violent stuff like this. I appreciate the six stars.
    Beth
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you for reviewing my Halloween poem. I'm almost reluctant to write violent stuff like this. I appreciate the six stars.
    Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
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You can join in on any cup of tea that you won't too. It's always good to get outside our comfort zones, but there isn't anywhere you don't seem comfortable. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
    I usually never know where these things might go when I start writing them. I not comfortable until I know no one had given me two stars and told me to get a life. lol.
    Beth
Comment from zanya
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Ouch ! a shiver going down my spine !!! Horror it is on this night for horror and such like - powerful imagery here 'howling winds drown out the lonely owl.'

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024

Comment from Wendy G
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I don't like horror, but your poem is well written and very creatively told, with its story from the past included with the present situation, all within a poetic framework. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024

Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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That poor couple never knew what was coming, poor things. I guess you don't come back from something like that.

For someone who doesn't write horror, you sure did a good job with this, Beth. It had a backstory and was super-creepy.

Your story/poem is told well with just enough rhyming and alliteration. Well done!

Happy Halloween,
xo
Pam

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024

Comment from gansach
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For not being your cup of tea, you certainly provided an excellent and very scary entry for the Halloween Poetry competition. Great atmosphere with an easy-flowing, rhythmic recitation of this creepy tale. Very well done!

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024