Nov 20, 2024

LIGHT IN THE CABIN




 


There is light in the cabin tonight.

Who dared to journey if the weather was not right?

Snow is thick on the forest floor.

With ice crunchy and dangerous lurking below.

The car is on a stop, start, push, shove.

Burning within, one hand freezing having lost a glove.

The cabin appeared out of the gloom.

At last out of the car, head down and trudge up the hill.

Slipping and sliding, puffing with packs wearing you down

A quick lookup, five more steps and a key in the door.

No welcome yet till the generator comes on, lights and fire are aglow.

Time to glance at the approaching night and the sight of the moon.

Before closing the door, allowing the warmth of love to be shared and overflowing within the room.



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Nov 19, 2024

ODE TO A NEW DAY




 


The early morning mist the sun has kissed, meeting the river to die.

With the gentle sigh of bird wings as they flit importantly by.

A chorus of birds chirping delicately at first, before uniting their voices to give their songs a full burst.

Welcoming the new day full of cut and thrust.

The dews heavy coating in drought, encouraging insects out of their hideouts to stray.

So it begins this morning the new day.


๐Ÿฆ‹ ๐Ÿž ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿฆ† ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฆ‹ ๐Ÿž ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿฆ† ๐Ÿ


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WILD WEATHER




 


Oh to be out in the wild weather and the wilderness, where my roughened, damaged feelings can break free, to be grounded, before returning refreshed once more to me.



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Nov 18, 2024

BOOK MONTH




 


Each year it comes that special month when Books are all we can talk about, read about, and encourage our pens to write about. 

Letting our imaginations run free, bringing forth inspirational stories, agonisingly to slot perfectly into books. 

They are then placed in schools and libraries where they can be found free to be read and enjoyed. 

Each page carries you on a journey unknown, perhaps a bit scary, or releasing a giggle or two. 

Or words profound that you would like to share, so you read them aloud, sharing the content of a simply amazing book. 

I am on the hunt for a new book I can read from today, what bliss.



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Happy National Book Month




 


I have loved books from the age of four when I first turned pages for myself.

To secret reading in bed with a torch and proudly going to the library with my dad.

Reading in ships libraries while sailing the World oceans, to study for exams.

Working in a library to recover from an illness for a year and a half, It was like being in a candy shop, a wonderful experience.

Met some amazing read-a-holics, with lots of stories to tell.

I never thought for one moment I would ever write a book myself, I hated writing and I was dyslexic.

So you see books take you in different directions, to many amazing experiences.

Carry on reading!


❤️๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’œ❤️๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’œ❤️๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’œ


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Happy National Book Month




 


I'm a book, a very good book, but my cover is as plain and dowdy as can be, so much so, that people browsing through the shelves fail to discover me.

I've had a few near misses when they have almost prised me out, then forced me back in again, with derision.

It's a job to coax me back into my slot, as I need to be pushed and shoved quite a lot.

To make me fit in, amongst the big, coloured glossy books that are my neighbours.

I'm waiting here, with patience, for the day when someone pulls me out and says: "I have been looking for you for simply ages!"



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Nov 17, 2024

LAUGHTER SUPPRESSED




 


I covered my giggles, and smoothed smiles suppressed my laughs, at the things, you got up to in the past.

The rustle at night, with chocolates disappearing out of sight, the sound of biscuits and crisps munched contentedly in the night.

‘No not me! I do not even like them, you know I never eat them!’  Was the irritated furious reply.

The beautiful cakes left standing turned into a shell, you nibbled them from within, leaving little trace before they silently caved in.

Still, the proof was not enough!

“Not me! I hate cake!”  Was said with a very serious straight face. 

Weighing scales were brought out as proof. A quick jump on, a wriggle and a shout.

“These scales are miles out, I will have to buy new ones today.”

Oh, how we miss the tussle and laughs. Covering the pain you often bravely suffered. The lovely sense of humour is never unkind. 

The delight and pleasure you showed when welcoming the old and the young. They always responded to the goodness in you.

Margaret, you are greatly missed, a big hole you have left behind, but we are glad you have left pain, and the need, to watch what you loved to eat behind. 

We look forward to our oh-so-joyful uniting, in the fullness of time, All our love for now.



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Nov 16, 2024

WRITING




 


Writing was never natural to me, storytelling was.

The title writer was difficult to own, until now.

I now accept it as a gift to help others.



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Nov 12, 2024

NIGHT VISITORS




 


They came every night, checked and left neither meeting nor chatting in the night.

I lay knowing they were there, as one by one they appeared on their mission to check I was Ok. 

Once satisfied they withdrew and returned to bed. 

Another visitor with four legs, was a longer companion, settling comfortably against a part of me purring. 

Until the need to move was required from either of us. 

I had a warm flush of love for each one, and their sharing of my time of need and vulnerability. 

Each of us carries a thread of vulnerability, knowledge and caring, which once combined together forms a strong bond.



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Nov 11, 2024

NEW DISCOVERY




 


Looking out the door, I saw a bird I had never seen before. Hopping here and there, vanishing under a garden chair.

I waited, wondering, is it still there?

Patience was rewarded as out it popped again, chewing on something in his beak, tasty enough to eat.

I hoped it would stand still, so I could have a good look at this new visitor to our garden.

Would it stay? Hard to say, as I had no idea what it liked to eat.

I would hate to offer worms if it is much preferred seeds for a late supper treat.

Dusk began to drop when it took the final hop, over the fence and away. Sadly, I still do not know who came to call.

I hope it returns when I have my camera ready.

With one click, I can capture my unknown visitor, to share with others until someone can give us its proper name.


๐Ÿฆ‹ ๐Ÿž ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿฆ† ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฆ‹ ๐Ÿž ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿฆ† ๐Ÿ


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Nov 10, 2024

PICKING UP THE POST




 


Yesterday was a day of inspections and results, we started on a high.

The letterbox clattered I was there in a flash, to perform my most important task at the start of the day. Picking up the post and carrying it to a member of the family.

Some days, I play hard to get and wander around the room with the letters in my mouth, tail wagging before giving them up.

This past week the post seems to have become important and a disappointment. Dad has been waiting with anxiety for an official letter.

As I picked the post up, Dad appeared down the stairs. He asked me to, ‘Hand it over please Satu.’ I did as I sensed he was worried.

He sorted through the few letters in his hand, held on to one, glanced at it tore open the envelope and read anxiously. Wobbly and I sat watching him expectantly.

A smile appeared, ‘I have my driving license back I can now drive again.’

Wobbly jumped up in delight and they both hugged one another. I just pranced around sneezing and sneezing, trying to join in. It was a very important letter.

‘What a relief, I have my independence back. It is not till you lose a part of or all of your sight, that you realize how vital it is. I am a very lucky happy man. I am glad I went to seek help when those black floaters and a bit of something hanging appeared in my eyes. Apparently, that is classed as a medical emergency and should be seen and treated urgently. So pleased I went, I was not going to you know!’

‘Oh I know,’ said Wobbly, ‘ that is why I became such a nag.’

Dad replied, ‘Now we can start planning our trip.’

I was pleased as well, not sure about their mention of the trip though. That is a black cloud hanging over Lily and me, we don’t want them to go. I gave myself a leg shake to stay positive.


Satu


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THE MOVING BUSH




 


In the silence of the early morning arising, I sat writing, greeting Facebook friends, when a fluttering noise halted what I was doing.

As I looked out the window and listened, the bush outside came alive.

A flock of sparrows, too many to count, were interested in something inside the inner branches.

Occasionally, one popped out, immediately finding a way back in.

A quarrel occurred now and then and two birds would burst into view, only to retreat quickly out of sight.

The chattering noise was so lovely to hear but it did not last long.

As suddenly as if on command, the bush became alive with lots of sparrows with much to say, struggling their way out, lining up as a squadron and flying away.

It made me realize that sparrows used to be a very common sight in my garden. Not any more!

So I was delighted with this visit, which showed there are still quite a few around.



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Nov 9, 2024

WALKING THROUGH




 


On walking through from the bright sunlight, into the cool and calming soothing dappled tree line.

To the change of noise with bird song coming to the fore, the quiet plop of falling leaves perhaps never heard before.

A scurry overhead as squirrels chase from branch to branch and tree to tree.

The gentle music added from the slowly flowing stream, with fish some resting, others browsing in weeds trying to remain unseen.

Water bubbling louder around some rocks, forcing it’s way through.

They were crossing the bridge, echoing a different sound, startling some rabbits having a chew.

How I love a walk in the country, you should try it you really should.



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Nov 8, 2024

TINY I AM LARGE I WILL BE




 


I was born so very small and had a battle from the start of life.

My mum gave birth but the rest was up to me.

I was born as big as a bean, with no eyes to see and I had to struggle up to her fur, trying to hang on with all my might till I reached her waist.

Then I thankfully slid into a very special place, where a milk bar waited for me.

I latched on to a teat and fell into a deep sleep, as she moved about to tell her friends, she had a joey in her pouch fast asleep, that was me.

It was to be my home till I was strong enough to leave.

Do you know who I am?



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Nov 7, 2024

THE ELEPHANT




 


The first elephant I ever saw was made of wood. It stood firmly on a splendid wooden plinth. It was carved as though walking with one foot and trunk raised.

As a child, I could hug and pat its beautifully carved, shiny back, though I was firmly instructed not to try to lift it.

I tried once, but it was far too heavy for me as, in its raised trunk, it carries a light with lumpy shade, which bathes the room in a comfortable glow.

From the first sight, I needed to know! What is it?

More questions flowed: Where does it live? What does it eat? Is it scary? Does it bite?

So, my first feelings for Africa began, and I began to feel for its amazing people, fauna, flora, and crafts. It has taken me to her shores for some amazing, but short, visits.

The elephant that started my quest has been handed down by the family. It now rests comforting me as I read bathed in its light.

I was remembering the gatherings, both here and in Africa, with delight.

I never fail to pat the elephant, increasing the patina on its back, when I switch off the light for the night, taking the feelings of Africa with me.



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Nov 5, 2024

SEARCHING FOR DAWN




 


Standing warmly wrapped up on the deck of a ship, leaning on a rail, knees braced for the swinging gentle waves breaking on the bow.

Cheeks brushed by a cool steady breeze. Eyes fixed on the spot of light on the horizon.

Heralding the breaking of a new day, minute by minute pushing the darkness of the old one away.

A new dawn often carries the hope of a clean sheet of new thoughts or actions.

We often search for change as we welcome the arrival of the new dawn.



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Nov 4, 2024

DESERTED WINTER BEACH




 


The snow-dressed beach few have come to stroll leaving it free for seagulls to patrol even they are reluctant to fly in search of food to eat.

Just huddled together for warmth in buildings draft proof retreats. Before being driven by hunger and a competitive streak to battle one another for food to eat in the ocean or on the street.



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Nov 2, 2024

AN AUTUMNAL WALK




 


A time of beauty, as leaves change colour, and finally leave the trees, twirling their final flight from their lofty perch in the sky.

Each breeze easing them down to the ground. 

Blowing them about for a final rustle, and flurry before they crumble into the earth.

Giving nourishment for new trees, plants, insects and fungus to grow in the circle of life.



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FALLING LEAVES




 


The first sight of buds growing high in the trees after the barrenness of winter brings us such pleasure.

When suddenly they burst open into fresh green leaves of various shapes and sizes, announcing the arrival of spring and the departure of winter.

They stay aloft or in clumps of bushes, with gentle breezes or violent gales to keep them actively dancing on their branches.

Giving shade and safe nesting places for the birds, and removing carbon from the air that we breathe for us.

As the summer moves on and the temperature changes, leaves begin their final swaying dance, before falling down to the ground to their slow decay, and final mulching.

Just before the leaves start falling, they change colour into gold, red, and brown, giving us cause to admire them before their complete detachment.

They have a last task to do, to provide food for other plants, trees and insects, plus fungi to enjoy.



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Oct 31, 2024

SPOOKY DO




 


Halloween, a real spooky do, is here once more.

Screams of fear and pure delight fill the air and give us a fright.

As darkness creeps in, it all begins.

Figures in the darkest robes with scary faces flit amongst us with demands of trick or treat.

Spiders dangle in paper webs in doorways.

Knocks on doors and scary noises.

Trick or treat: what are your choices?

Any hesitation and a trick will be played right away.

Windows dressed with temporary scary faces.

Pumpkins, with eyes scarily glowing, keep the shivers going.

Outdoor campfires in the dark, lit by torches, make the normal sights scary to give you a fright.

As you search for witches and broomsticks in the treetops all around.

Fireworks and sparklers start, under supervision, to light up the night with squeals of awe and delight.

For those unable to leave home, look out for clocks with hours so crazy, with important items cling film-wrapped, door handles sticky to the touch.

With fingertips glowing in the dark, with magic little caps.

Films and videos for all ages, just waiting for a gathering together at a suitable witching and sweet-eating time.

When Mr Sandman comes to call, closing eyelids kept open in excitement past bedtime, keep the memories close inside of these Halloween, special, fun, scary times with families, friends, and whole neighbourhoods.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, scary, Halloween night. Just remember to keep your pets safe, as they do not understand what all the noise is about.



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IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN




 


Oh boy, it’s that time again, when brave dogs like me run and run away from humans and what they call fun.

Bangs and crashes fly high in the sky.

Some slide along the ground, whizzing after us.

Why do they do it?

Why dress in black from head to toe?

Why carry sticks in bunches, when we present them to them one by one to throw away in fun.

A puzzle it is, I have to say!

What about the pumpkins I have seen growing so gently in the ground?

Hacked off and eyes and mouth gouged out to carry candles with smelly wicks, sputtering with a bright glow,

To show the revellers where to go, in this night of witches and good and bad spells, tricks and treats.

Mr Owl said, “Why are you out so late this bewitching night?

“Be off home and curl up safely in your bed.

“I too dare not tarry. I fly well away from the reach of the bangs and flashes.

“Rockets landing in the branches of my favourite trees.

“Thank goodness it is but one night of madness called Halloween, much enjoyed by the masses.

“A safe home run my friend, ’til we meet here again.”



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A RUSTLE IN THE DARK




 


Returning in the dark down my leafy lane.

Skipping along and singing a song, I heard a rustling on the other side of the hedge.

I pretended not to hear, I did not want to start to fear, as Halloween night was near.

The rustle increased in speed, I moved faster too.

Till a head pushed through the hedge and gave a moo.

It was a cow who scared me so I laughed as I did not know what else to do.

I just wondered how many more she would find to scare walking down the lane this Halloween night.



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Oct 30, 2024

TRICK OR TREATS




 


Knock, Knock! Trick or Treat!!!

As dusk begins to fall darkness settles.

The spiders and the bats start creeping in.

Witches shake their magic capes ready to deal,

With 'Trick or Treats.'

The broomsticks twist about ready for flight in the air.

Skeletons unfolding their bones to rattle everywhere.

Once they get together they will,

Dance and scare the night away.

If you are children you will be asked to trick or treat,

Knocking on doors!

Take care and do not enter without a parent,

Standing near, holding your hand.

Great fun can be had on this spirit-filled night,

With pumpkin lamps and lots of delicious food.

Oooooh, Oooooh, Haaaaah.



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MISSING ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT




 


I am a cat,

Who has lost my witch!

We were flying along, 

When we hit a crow that came too close.


I was tossed off, 

Flew through the air,

Hit a haystack and tumbled into a ditch.

Oh dear oh wow where did she go?


I lost sight of her, 

I just don’t know.

If you see a witch,

Without her cat tell her

I am waiting at the haystack.


The one she just managed,

To clear by a whisker.

Tell her to hurry, 

As I am scared and miss her.



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HALLOWEEN SCARY FUN




 


Looking out the window and peering into the dark, wondering when all the ghosts and ghoulies would start. 

Bats stretch their wings ready to fly about swooping, just missing you. 

Spiders prepare their largest webs to catch the unwary as they pass by. 

Mice scamper past the pumpkins sitting there with eyes so scary, pausing, when brave enough, for a nibble. 

That’s if they bite through the tough skin to taste the yellow gold inside. 

Baskets of delicious treats and nasty tricks are being prepared; soon it will be time. 

The witching hour is near: to dress up as ghosts or witches carrying magic entwined in our brooms; ready to go out into the darkest night with torches to show the way. 

I hope all black cats are tucked safely away, as we do not want harm to come to them during this Halloween night scare. 

Take care when out this ghostly night, and have your parents close by as you knock on doors to trick and treat. If you become too scared, go back and tell them why. 

They will tell you tales of when they were young and enjoyed Halloween’s scary fun. 



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Oct 29, 2024

A TRICK




 


I was given a spell to use on a person, I knew very well.

It would amuse me to see them to hiccough nine times or ten.

It would only last two hours before fading away.

The only word to stop it in between would be Halloween.

It started OK, but the word kept slipping away.

I tried to help to say what day is it today.

If you say this word the spell will fade.

What day is it today?

It is Friday,

Which was the most frequent reply.

It was true too, but it would not do.

The spell was another word,

Try again what day is it today?

Finally in between hiccoughs loudly explosions. 

The word was heard Halloween.

The spell was at last broken.

It was fun to see them return to normal this Halloween day.



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HALLOWEEN SCARES




 



Halloween scares are not where you think they might be.

Some you carry about with you.

Make sure your shoelaces are tied up when you run in the dark. 

Switch your torch on lighting the path ahead of you or you will go down a rabbit's warren and you might lose a shoe.

Wave your broomstick or wand ahead to break the spider's webbs or they will stick to you.

Yuck! 

Keep your hat on and hair tucked away, so Bats won’t land and become tangled unable to flit away.

Be prepared for owls to hoot at you too, as they are out hunting food, not having fun like you.

Fireworks thrown too near can hurt, they should not be part of a game.

Leave them for parents to arrange carefully.

Make sure you have enough treats to balance the tricks or else you might lose a friend.

Not the way Halloween is meant to end.

Once the witching hour is past go home to lovely food to break your fast, gathering family and friends to relate all the scary parts of your Halloween.



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Oct 28, 2024

HALLOWEEN PARTY




 


The fox is on his way to a shrieking Halloween party, if you are scared stay at home.

The bears are out roaming because it is too hot to tuck themselves away.

They are far too hungry to hide for a long winter’s sleep without a great big meal to eat.

Mr Fox explained at Halloween parties much is left lying around.

They just have to creep in without making a sound.

If anyone should call out in fright, stand up and roar they will flee as far away as they can.

As very scary things are expected to happen on Halloween night.

So take your pick, some of the delights might stick on your fur as you make your way wearily to your comfortable winter’s den.

Once there you can taste the treats you have carried secretly home.

Before curling up tight to snore, till the new Spring knocks a wake-up call at your door.



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Oct 26, 2024

TRICKS, TREATS & SPELLS!




 


The wind is whining through the window gap.

The doorknob rattles as it is sucked forward and back.

It is a night when spirits good and bad,

Walk the streets, playing trick or treat.

Be ready for their mischievous ways.

Please do not be too scared,

It is fun only for one night of tricks.

Dress yourselves all in black,

Drape skeleton drawings

Down your front and back.

Have spiders unreal to place in someone's hand.

Wait for squeals to escape and expand.

Solemn white faces are scary to see,

When Witches and Ghouls pop out at thee.

Bats take to the air flying free.

Flitting around chimney tops and tree to tree.

Then it is food glorious food waiting for you.

You will enjoy the tricks, treats and spells,

Yahooooo!

Take the memories back home to bed with you.



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WHISKED AWAY




 


The other evening, just before supper, Primrose and I went out to play in the moonlight at the bottom of the garden. 

We rummaged around in our old garden shed, looking for something interesting to have fun with. Tucked away in a corner was an old-fashioned broom made from twigs and thatch, and with a stout handle. 

We dragged it outside and started sweeping the yard. As fast as we swept the leaves into heaps, they moved off and jived around in circles, being sucked up into the air. 

Each time we stopped sweeping, they collapsed to lie flat on the ground. Something strange was going on. We both took a good look at the broom. 

Sable, our black cat, appeared and said, “You had better be careful of that.” 

How come she was talking? She never had before. 

We both had a hold of the broom and suddenly we were flying, hanging on for dear life. 

Sable had hopped on, too. “I better come along just to make sure you are both ok. Climb aboard for the flight of your life.” 

A first, we flew in a straight line, giving us time to get used to our adventure, flying silently through the by-now-dark sky. 

Looking down, we could see the street lights shining brightly and some of the houses in the neighbourhood all lit up. 

We could see our house; thank goodness it was not time to go in, or Mum and Dad would be wondering where we were. 

Sable sensed our anxiety and said, “They will never know about this adventure.” 

I tapped Primrose on the shoulder, “Sable is talking again; it’s almost unbelievable.” 

“But she is, I can hear her, too,” she whispered back. 

“We will have to treat her with more respect in future.” 

At that moment, we took off at an incredible speed, swooping up and down. Once we got the hang of it, we laughed out loud; it was a fantastic ride. 

Then we slowed and levelled off over a very dark wood with just a light or two showing. Suddenly, there was a fluttering of wings and a big owl joined us on the broom. 

“You won’t mind me having a rest for a while, will you? It looks as though we are going to have a busy night. Don’t look so surprised. I have been keeping a watchful eye on both of you as you have been growing up. The Woodland Committee thought you could be trusted with a night-time adventure. This was just the right time, as the witches are so busy at Halloween.” 

Primrose and I wondered what would happen next as we hung onto the broom. 

We suddenly dropped and started screaming, “We are going to crash, we are going to crash.” 

“No you’re not,” said Sable calmly. 

“Enjoy the ride.” 

We levelled off again and Mr Owl called out, “Just be ready to duck; now!” 

We flew into a tunnel and disturbed a colony of bats who protested in high-pitched squeaks. 

Two landed on the broom, thanking Mr Owl for the wake-up call. 

“It was very stormy today and we had a lie-in before going to work. We better start or we will be in trouble when the witch gets back.” 

As they flew off, there was a loud, scary, squawking noise, with flapping of wings, as a big crow landed and gave us the once over. 

“How do you like the world from here?” 

They just did not know what to say: a crow talking! It was almost too much for them. 

The crow said, “Remember this night when you went on a fabulous flight meeting some of the creatures of the night. Then, when you are grown, you can tell this story at Halloween to a family of your own.” 



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Oct 25, 2024

SHIVERS




 


Shivers in my knees when the crows start their scary nighttime crowing. I head home as fast as I can through the mist lightly clinging.

Ahead I see a lantern glowing, I hope it is my dad coming to find me.

Too wit to woo Mr Owl is calling to reassure me not to be scared, as he is there to protect me from all the scary things of Halloween nights.

I hurried forward to meet my dad who gave me such a scare. As he was dressed in a white sheet and black holes for eyes, pretending to be a ghost, I screamed I was terrified.

He pulled it off and said I am sorry it was only a bit of fun. Come home with me now and join everyone at the Halloween party.



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Oct 24, 2024

SPIDER, SPIDER!




 


Spider, Spider!

Spin your web!

Dainty, delicate gossamer, 

Beaded dew-drop dressed,

All your glorious work, 

Layer upon layer displayed.

On days like these, 

I can see and admire where you are.

I can avoid stumbling 

Through your perimeter wire.

Miss its clinging, 

Obstructive embrace

All around my hair, 

Neck and over my face.

Oh, I am sure while it’s wet,

You'll miss a tasty meal,

Once dry, you'll remain hidden, 

Well protected from many an eye.



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BATTY ENTERTAINMENT





 


What is that flying past the window at the beginning of the night? 

It is the gathering of things called bats, preparing to go on a hunt. 

Look: there is one, now another, swooping up and down. 

They pass quickly, missing each other by a cat’s whisker, grabbing moths and other insects fluttering by. 

They keep me amused for hours with their fly-pasts in the dark. 

Humans tell tales of their antics in the past, tied up with spiders, ghosts, witches and broomsticks. 

Somewhere along the line, decorated pumpkins have been added to this terrifying time. 

Nowadays, things called sparklers and fireworks have been included to frighten me even more. 

So, on the nights of Halloween, as a dog, I keep myself safely tucked out of the way indoors, until the humans finish this time of hair-raising madness. 

Then the bats and I can recover until the next Halloween in a year’s time. 



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Oct 23, 2024

SPOOKY




 


Halloween, that creepy time, is slowly approaching. 

Ordinary things change and become a bit scary. 

The doorbell needs answering. 

Who is there? Who is there? 

You go; you are bigger than me and know what to say. 

This is my first Halloween day for grown-ups. 

I will watch from here and then I will know what to do. 

The door opens a crack to expose lots of scary faces in black looking back. 

Oh, this is so spooky! 



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Oct 22, 2024

HALLOWEEN & WOBBLY




 


Wobbly is ready for Halloween! 

Who has put a spell on me?

Where have my legs and middle bit gone?

I hope someone knows how to return me to normal, after the witching hour.

I have far too much to do, to be left like this. 

Oh my!


NOTE:

I wonder if it was that Anna up to mischief? 



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