Tuesday, October 1, 2024

SEANCE

 

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SEANCE

Candlelight flickers

a few novices snicker

flowers offer comfort

a reminder of summer

the medium enters

takes a seat at the center

no smile is offered

even after mine is proffered

Halloween she says

a night of spirit play

will their presence

be an answer to prayer

or will you all become

their prey.

Muahahaha!

YRS © 2024


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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Tagline: Beware the known unknown.

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25 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

What a choice!!!

Nilanjana Bose said...

Don't mess with the spirits! Cool Halloween poem!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks, Sue. Wanted it to be fun. Hoping all is well with you!

Yolanda Renée said...

Nope, not a good idea! Hey, Nila!!!

Roland D. Yeomans said...

I don't do seances for the same reason I don't do ouija boards: Never knock on a door that may hide entities waiting for an invitation ... to dinner. Fun poem.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Become prey - funny!

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Love it! So spooky but whimsical.

Denise Covey said...

Ooh, you tickled all the creepy spots Renee! Go you Queen of Creepiness!

Yolanda Renée said...

LOL I don't do those either, or visit graveyards at night. I made the mistake of doing that once and got the fright of my life. Never ever gamble against the spirits.

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks, Alex!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks, Diane!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks, Denise!

Sonia Dogra said...

Haha. Nice one, Renee. I like the hint of humour, horror and warning, all in one.

Olga Godim said...

That is a terrifying pumpkin, with its glowing eyes. Seances are not for the faint of heart.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Yolanda - quelle horreur - not nice ... don't enter a room when there's a non-welcoming woman ... well done - mine will be up soon - cheers Hilary

cleemckenzie said...

Becoming prey? That's exactly what I'd be concerned about. Good job.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Sonia!

Anonymous said...

I wouldn't think so. To me, too scary!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Hilary, looking forward to yours!

Anonymous said...

Exactly, thanks Lee!

Beth Camp said...

This poem made me smile . . . loved that last line. Oh, those trusting souls who venture out on Halloween Eve!

Pat Garcia said...

Hi,
A very engaging take on the prompt. I had to laugh because it is light and spooky.
All the best.
Shalom shalom

Christopher Scott Author said...

A fitting poem for Halloween.

Beth Camp said...

Your poem lets me know quite effectively to avoid that fortune teller! Perfect for Halloween.

dolorah said...

I do believe in ghosts, I've even seen a few and been more annoyed than scared. But I have never looked for them at a seance. And an Oujia board has never worked for me.