Drawing of a single white dress shirt laid out on the floor paired with the design of an empty trick or treat bag turned upside down, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Treat bags empty, Costumes, too. October’s gone And left us blue…
October’s gone... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a spiral-bound day calendar turned to the number “1” paired with the design of a hollow jack o’ lantern sitting on top of a metal trash can, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Of all the days I call the worst, Hard to beat… November 1st!
The first... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a sad little ghost waving goodbye paired with the design of tears springing from a young child’s eyes, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Not a single Child is keen, To see the last Of Halloween!
Unhappy tears... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a sad little witch flying her broom paired with the design of a jack o’ lantern with its light blown out, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: One last witch Races by, Wipes October From the sky…
One last witch... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a trio of yellow, orange and white candy corn paired with the design of a single bare foot, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: It smells like sugar And wet feet; Who left candy corn Under the seat?!?
Leftovers... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
A little Halloween fun. Here’s my poem, “Ode to the Horror Film.” Stay spooky 👻
#Halloween
#Halloweenpoem
#Horrorpoetry
Jack-o’-Lantern By Richard H. Fay Disembowled and mutilated, With gruesome face knifed into its flesh, The graven-visaged gourd now stands guard Upon frightfully adorned front porch On this most haunted of autumn eves. Serving as sentry shielding against Wicked shades from a more savage age, Glowing like a beacon in the night, The carved-up pumpkin now stands ready For this most ghostly of autumn eves. Backlit by flickering candle flame Burning within a gutted hollow, A toothy grin now greets roving youths Clad in garb fearsomely suitable For this most eerie of autumn eves. Proud symbol of the spooky season Imbued with an uncanny spirit And endowed with mystic enchantment, The beaming Jack-o’-Lantern now laughs On this most wondrous of autumn eves.
Day 30 of "31 Days of Spooky/Dark/Horror Poetry". Today, it's a brand-new Halloween poem — "Jack-o'-Lantern".
I was surprised how long this one ended up being.
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Drawing of a traditional orange plastic pumpkin pail on its side surrounded by candy corn paired with the design of a curious black cat staring back at the reader, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Plastic pumpkin, Orange and round; Falls and makes A hollow sound…
A hollow sound... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a high-tech robot with “trick or treat” in a word bubble next to his mouth paired with the design of a very scientific looking microscope and bubbling beaker on a stack of books, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: If I could build A time machine, I’d spend each day In Halloween…
Halloween 365... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a smiling ghost holding a trick or treat pail paired with the design of a vampire trick or treating, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Grinning ghosts and Goblins goofy; Vampire smiles are Extra toothy!
On Halloween... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a trio of smiling clouds letting off raindrops paired with the black and white design of a kid in a vampire costume, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Vampire cape Sure came in handy, For keeping rain Off of my candy!
Dripping Drac... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a pair of turquoise blue drapes paired with the design of a snappy pair of pink scissors, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Costume shop Ran out of capes. (Sorry, Mom, About those drapes!)
Sorry, Mom... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a modern little ghost sipping on a soda from an orange cup paired with the design of a dancing skeleton with a jack or lantern on its head, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Halloween! So much to do! So, Mom, about That… curfew?!
Creepy curfew... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a paper trick or treat sack surrounded by candy corn paired with the design of a wrinkled green and yellow costume top, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Costume on my Bedroom floor, Not so scary Anymore!
Not so scary... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Black and white drawing of a coiled piece of measuring tape paired with the design of a trio of orange, white and yellow candy corns, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Candy corn and Pumpkin pies; Let my pants out One more size!
One more size... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a gothic tombstone with RIP in the middle paired with the design of a ghoulish green hand sticking up out of the ground, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: The moss on the tombstone, The rust on the gate; Who are we to judge How monsters decorate?
How monsters decorate... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a pillowcase overflowing with Halloween candy paired with the design of a single piece of Halloween candy wrapped in a skull wrapper, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Pillowcase bursting At the seams; Treats beyond My wildest dreams!
At the seams... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
A very ticked-off Dracula wearing a big red cape paired with a picture of a sick kid blowing his nose rather aggressively, both illustrations supporting a poem that reads: This Monster Bash I must escape: Blew my nose in Dracula’s cape!
Ahchoo... A little monster poem #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a crescent moon wreathed in dark, foreboding clouds paired with the design of a spooky haunted house silhouette, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Shadows mutter, Mist replies; Darkness purrs as Midnight sighs…
Midnight sighs... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a kid in a ghost costume holding a plastic pumpkin trick or treat pail paired with the design of a spooky tree with menacing branches, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Bare tree scratches At the gate; Last trick or treater Running late…
Running late... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a wicker welcome mat with a spider lingering on the corner paired with the design of a trick or treat bag surrounded by stray candy corn, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: If I am standing On your mat, Give me candy And that’s that!
The social contract... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a cute little witch riding her broom paired with the design of a paper trick or treat bag surrounded by stray candy corn, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Try as I may Try as I might; I can’t wait for Halloween night!
The big night... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of an ecstatic trick or treater in a skeleton costume jumping for joy paired with the design of a giant pink birthday cake with one candle on top, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I hope that when I’m A hundred and one, I’ll still want to join in The Halloween fun!
Senior living... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a cute little witch waving her magic wand paired with the design of a thick, pink spell book, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Plenty of tricks Up her sleeve. Witchy’s first All Hallows Eve…
Up her sleeve... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a big, fun, blue furry beast with his arms raised paired with the design of a kid in a ghost costume clutching a plastic trick or treat pail, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Furry beasts and Ghosts of white; Come to thrill us On this night…
On this night... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
👻🎃💀😱👹🙀😈😳👺🫣
Our worst nightmare is now here
The orange Trumpkin has reappeared
And is turning democracy
Into an autocracy
And spreading hatred, lies & fear
👻🎃💀😱👹🙀😈😳👺🫣
#HappyHalloween #Halloween #HalloweenPoem #SCM_Limerick #SCM_Poetry #VanWA #VancouverUSA #DefendDemocracy #NoKings
On This Halloween by Richard H. Fay Knock, Knock, Knock Sounds upon front door Clad in frightful garb, While quickening gloom Darkens Autumn sky And a dying breeze Swirls crisp fallen leaves On this Halloween. Who could it be? Heroes and villains, Princesses and ghouls, Witches and wizards, Monsters and goblins, Werewolves and robots, All waiting for treats, Stand upon my step On this Halloween. Knock, knock, knock Sounds upon front door Bathed in porch light's glow, While dimming candle Behind grinning face Of grim hollowed gourd Sputters and snuffs out On this Halloween. Who could it be? Nothing but a chill Carried on a breath Blowing from nowhere Stirs at the threshold. Not a living soul, No visible thing, Treads upon my step On this Halloween. Knock, knock, knock Sounds upon front door Silvered by moonlight, While night creatures call And tattered grey ghosts Scoot swiftly across An eventide sky On this Halloween. Who could it be? Unearthly black forms Reeling to fell tune Send scared heart racing And steal frightened gasp. Devilish sprites loosed To play impish tricks Dance upon my step On this Halloween
Bonus poem for day 27 of "31 Days of Spooky/Dark/Horror Poetry" — my Halloween poem "On This Halloween".
Never submitted this one to a zine. It's always been a piece meant for sharing on social media this time of year.
#Halloween #poem #Halloweenpoem #poetry #poetrycommunity
Spooks and Frights By Richard H. Fay Spectres take flight! Phantoms and ghosts drift into sight. Bogles and bogies, Goblins and ghouls, Join all strange things that go bump in the night. Skeletons chuckle! Graveyard moulds heave and buckle. Creatures and critters, Monsters and mutants, Rise up slowly from the miry muckle. Leaves fall and blow! Corpse light candles flicker and glow. Witches and warlocks, Devils and demons, Wing through the sky to frighten those below. Zombies must roam! Bats take off in the gloam. Maniacs and madmen, Frankensteins and fiends, Dig dead bodies from the cemetery loam. Something's at the door! Strange beings recite spooky lore. Wraiths and wizards, Bugbears and banshees, Appear from the dark to scare you once more.
Extra bonus poems for day 22 of "31 Days of Spooky/Dark/Horror Poetry" — my Halloween poem "Spooks and Frights".
This has never been published in a zine or anthology, but I tend to share it on social media every October.
#poem #poetry #Halloween #Halloweenpoem
Drawing of a spooky Halloween background, filled with groups of flying bats, eerie moonlight and bare tree branches, a costumed mummy in one corner and a child wearing a ghost costume in the other, all graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Shorter days are longer, Filled with autumn fun. Jack o’ lanterns flicker, Winking one by one. Children hustle to and fro, A bag in every hand. “Trick or treat,” the voices sing, An echo cross the land…
Flicker… A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
An eerie Halloween background dominated by light and dark purple colors, with swirls of wind in the background and floating ghosts, a glowing moon and flying bats, all of these graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Brisk October, Windy night; Watch each clothesline Dance with fright. A ghostie here, A ghoulie there; Scares appear Out of thin air…
Breeze, please… A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
