“Mean Halloween” is a humorous and unexpected twist on the traditional Halloween tale. With a clever blend of suspense and surprise, the poem takes a playful turn, transforming a potential horror story into a lighthearted encounter with an unexpected visitor.
Mean Halloween
Concerned, I said “yes”
and hung up the phone.
This Halloween night
I would be alone.I just received word
at home I must stay.
A scary monster
was headed my way.It wanted the kids.
This, my greatest fear,
I warned the children,
as evil grew near.They had such courage
as they hugged me tight.
One had to remind me,
“Turn on the porch light!”I flipped on the switch
as I looked outside.
The creature was coming;
there was no time to hide.The house began to shake
as it approached the door.
I wasn’t ready
for what was in store.The strangest thing
my eyes ever saw,
was dressed like a clown,
my ex-mother-in-law!“Let’s go trick-or-treating!”
she said with a smile.
“Start passing out candy,
we’ll be back in a while.”David Ritter
Memories for Keeps includes captivating poems like “Gone Fishing,” “One Day to Live,” “The Fork in the Road,” and “Lost at Sea.” Dive into the pages and let your heart wander! Available for download or print on Amazon.
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MEMORIES FOR KEEPS
A collection of poetry that reveals one man’s feelings about the world around him. With spirituality the centerpiece of most of his writings, the author touches the hearts and minds of readers with hope, peace, love, humility, wisdom, and wit. While tackling topics ranging from grief to fatherhood, from addictions to friendships, this writer captures the essence of a born-again, alcoholic dad who is grateful to have finally found serenity in life. Today, through this collection of both old and new works, he shares that serenity with you!
BOTTLED MEMORIES
These stand-alone poems were written over many years. While individually they describe the conflicts associated with alcoholism, when read together they reveal a more complete picture of the destruction, depression, and chaos of addiction, as well as the peace, hope, and joy of recovery. Although most of these poems pertain to my life, it is my hope that other people will relate to them also. It’s not only my story but the story of so many others.
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