Dark is night, night is just right
As I set my broom aside
with a thought so candle bright
My glowing eyes I can’t hide.
On the date of this fall month
I’m allowed to be my self
even eating my best lunch –
can of worm warts on the shelf.
But maybe I’ll surprise them
My witch cousins and witch friend
I’ll knock on doors because I can
Pretend to be a small human.
I’ll forget my nightly haunts
For this one special fun time
Neglect my night’s sky-filled jaunts
Instead listen for door chimes.
I’ll dress up like a robot
Or maybe a movie star
Collect yummy candy – lots
Walking sidewalks near and far.
Tonight I am not a witch
I switch roles and use my feet
hoping for no surprise glitch
as trick or treaters I meet.
I hide my twelve toes with shoes
Third eye is under a hat
My high shrill voice yells Boo BOO
Kids scream and so does a cat.
My bun of black hair escapes
And my pointy ears pop out
WITCH! someone yells with fear, hate
Suddenly I’m full of doubt
Guess I can’t be who I’m not
Not tied to the ground like them
I laugh and sprint past the tot
Glad I can fly like a wren.
“Boomer!” I yell and she flies
To my hands, my pal, my broom
I screech and scream out “good bye!”
As we fly toward the full moon.
Pam, this is great … if I wasn’t afraid of going out at Halloween before I am now! 😀😀 Who knows what characters roam will with us humans! Lovely pace, rhythm and breathless ending … Happy Halloween, my friend! Hugs ❤️
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I’m going to keep my eye out Wednesday night for some witchy women. I sort of wish I had my own broom…. 😉🎃
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My broom has a leopard skin handle…
You can borrow it anytime Pam
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I might not ever return it, Joyce! 😉
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Haha! I love this, Pam. I’m definitely going to follow your advice and go as myself this Halloween, giving my broom a good workout.
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Maybe we’ll find each other out in the night sky, Molly! 🎃
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I was awesome, Pam! A “can of worm warts” eek! Suddenly my coffee is tasting a little funny. Great photo! Happy Halloween! ❤
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This, not I…grrr. I am not awesome…especially this early in the morning. 🙂
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I so well know the feeling, Jill… ♥
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But you ARE awesome, Jill! 🧡
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So are you! ❤
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Funny how worm warts came into mind when I needed to find a rhyme, Jill! 🤔🎃
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A great Halloween poem!! Yes, let’s be ourselves. I think I will go as um, let me think… oh yes, a writer. I’ll go as a writer.
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You’re going to be a writer also on Halloween!? What a coincidence- so am I. 🎃
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Hmmm. It says comments closed, but there is a place to comment, so Happy Halloween, Pam. I’m going to be myself.
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I am not technologically savvy enough to figure out how to close comments, though I tried.. I figured everyone would be busy eating Halloween candy, Merril! 🤓
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🙂
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Happy Halloween, Pam! I hope it’s lots of fun for you. You’ve given us quite a twist to think about–I think it makes Halloween more scary! Love the photos.
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Thanks, Amy. Many people like the idea of changing into a costume, and changing who they are. I think this witch figured out it doesn’t work that way. 🙂
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what a wonderful halloween poem, pam!
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Halloween has become such an exciting time for kids/adults – each year it seems to get bigger. I’m not quite sure why. Maybe if I ate more worm warts, I’d get it. 🙂
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There you go
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Great Halloween poem Pamela!! Hope it’s lots of fun with your kiddos!! 🧡👻💀🎃🌚😈👾🙀🧙♀️🧛♂️🖤
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I’m polishing up my broom right now, Courtney. Happy Halloween to you. xo
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Like you, I’d hide my 12 toes, but I’d put the 3rd eye on the back of my head, very useful and not just at Hallowe’en. This is a scream! Thanks, Pam oxo
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You are just brilliant, Marian (but of course I already knew that). Third eye in the back of the head is horribly Halloweeny fabulous.
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What a wonderful Halloween romp Pamela! Fly free my creative, wart-eating, high flying witch friend. 🙂
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Haha. I’ve been having fun practicing this past weekend, Brad. I think I’m all set and ready to go Wednesday. But somehow, those worm warts aren’t as good as I remember…. 🙂
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Happy Haunting! 🙂
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‘I’ve gotta be me! What else can I be but what I am’ – Beautiful song’ – beautiful Pam! ♥
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There you go, a perfect song theme for witches, for you, for me, for all. Happy Halloween, Billy Ray! (PS, I just spent four days with four of my best Lyco college buddies – lots of witching around on giggle gas and high-flyin’ memories). xo
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I’m smiling, working up to a cackle.
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I bet you have a BEAUTIFUL cackle, Anneli. xo
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Heeheeeee. Not sure.
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Enjoyed your night flight!
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Happy flying to you tomorrow night, Nancy!
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This was a lovely poem. I loved it. By the way, what’s your favorite horror movie? I mean I’m not sure if you do like horror films, but in general, which movie gave you nightmares? My favorite Hollywood horror movies are The Omen (1976) and The Shining (1980).
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Nope, I can’t watch horror movies. They give me too many nightmares. I’ll stick with witches and their brooms. 🙂
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I am sure there is some space to share on that broom, wait for me dear friend! What fun! Happy Halloween. 🙂
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Ohhh, Balroop. We’d have such a great time riding that broom together! Smiling at the thought. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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We can’t be what we’re not! (Although we do like to try at times…)
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Such a wise witch, isn’t she? Here’s to being EXACTLY what we are. ❤
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I scare myself sometimes and so perfectly comfortable on Halloween. Nice one Pamela.
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You’re a funny one, John. Enjoy scaring yourself tomorrow night. 🙂 HAPPY HALLOWEEN.
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🙂
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You should have entered this in Susanna Leonards’ Halloweensie contest that starts tomorrow. It’s cute and I like it!
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Thank you for the compliment, Patricia. Maybe I can enter my witch’s poem next year! HAPPY HALLOWEEN to you.
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Great poem, Pam. No scaring the children this year! I hope you have a great time. 🙂
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My ‘costume’ is comprised of a long black sweater decorated with knitted candy corns, and a candy corn scarf. Sweet – not scary. 🙂 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Diana.
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Candy corn is my favorite candy, Pam. I’d definitely trick or treat at your house. ❤
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The bowl of candy corn is waiting for you! 😁
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🙂 I’m on a diet!
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Ah ha. So, it is that time of year again. Better stock up on candy. Love your poem- so clever. And your new header- well I love it. Seeing all the varied shapes and colors of the Fall gourds is one of my favorite things. I always wish I could purchase them all.
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Thanks for noticing my pumpkin/gourd banner, Yvonne. I found them at a local farm stand near my home. They have a sign that says, “GOOD GOURD!” I love Halloween humor. 🙂
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I need to remember that. “Good Gourd.” An original, I bet.
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This was such a fun read, Pam.
It totally put me in the Halloween spirit!!
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May you find many sweet and fun Halloween spirts tomorrow night. Thanks for enjoying my witchy tale. xo
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You do paint very distinct images! Love this..:)
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Aww, thanks for the compliment, George. I do try to “paint” my words. HAPPY HALLOWEEN to you!
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Thanks for the laugh, Pam. Happy Halloween! xx
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May you have a fun and funny Halloween, Jennifer. xo
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Apporpriate post and poem for this time of year! Thanks for making me smile.
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In my mind, Halloween is for fun spirits, not scary ones. Glad you enjoyed my witchy poem. xo
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Great fun Pam, I love the ending about being true to yourself!
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Yes, perhaps those who try on costumes tomorrow night will realize they should just go as themselves. Because, really, that’s the best role to play. ❤
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Such a fun post-Pam…and being from Salem, I know a good Witch when I see one. Have fun this Halloween…your broom will be waiting for you on November 1st…
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In my fantasy world, I would have a flying broom for a buddy, and then I could fly over and visit you easily. Enjoy your Salem Halloween, Cheryl. 🙂
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This is hilarious–love it. I can see that witch has a marvelous sense of humor. I’d never wondered before what would a witch dress up like on Halloween?
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This witch gave me “insight” into her world, full of third eyes and buddy brooms. I kind of like her world! 🙂
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I’ll be thinking of this poem tomorrow night and wondering which disguise is hiding a witch among my visitors 🙂👻
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If you find her, give her a high five! Oh, and maybe ask for a ride on her broom!
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Oooo – a ride! Definitely a ride!!
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Have fun on your broomstick Pamela. 😉 Happy Halloween. 🌼
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🎃
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Awesome poem, Pam.
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👻 Thanks!
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So clever and creative, and giving just the right message! Love this, Pam.
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So glad you’re yourself!
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This is great, Pam, and loved the ending! Hope you had a nice ride! 😉 xo
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A hair-raising ride! 🙂
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I skipped Halloween this year because I was in airplane. Does that count as as broom?
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Haha. Sure, your airplane was your broom on Halloween. It was my guy’s as well (returning from England). He saw some magical flying outside his plane window, as I’m sure you did also. 🙂
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I was in an aisle seat, but I did see some flashing lights.
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