RE-RELEASE PARTY: WEEK THIRTEEN
This week, the thirteenth week, I am appropriately re-releasing my Halloween album, 13 O'Clock. This was a fun exercise, turning famous and less famous Halloween poems into indie folk songs. #literaryrock #halloweenpoems gregwa8.bandcamp.com/album/13-ocl...
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
HAPPY ALL HALLOWS' EVE!
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Thank you to the editors at THE POETRY EXPRESS for publishing two of my poems about #Overcoming
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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
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
Atmospheric, spooky Halloween background populated by gnarled tree branches and witches flying past the moon, punctuated with three lively ghosts, two with slushie drinks and one holding a witch’s broom, all graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Goblins lurking in the street While witches fill the sky; Black cat arched his furry back As ghosts go floating by… The children scamper here and there A party on each street; Hear the song upon the wind As they cry, “Trick or treat!”
Trick or treat… A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a happy, grinning vampire standing next to a smiling jack o’ lantern paired with the design of a black cat sitting next to an empty trick or treat pail, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Whispers and nudges, Twelve antsy feet; Six little monsters Yell, “Trick or treat!”
Little monsters... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
Drawing of a cute little ghost holding a carved jack o’ lantern paired with the design of a most curious black cat featuring wide, mischievous eyes, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Cat on a fence post, Witch in the moon; Ghosts hover softly, Halloween soon…
Halloween soon... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem
