Beclouded by moody mist
the lake hides blighted shadows adrift
frenetic shards of light gleam
subdued ripples silently scream
Beware, Beware, Beware!
intricate silhouettes do scare
fearful birds take flight
flicker afar stranger lights
fetid fog falls on fallows
the monstrous triumph on Hallows!
Written for dVerse quadrille. Today’s host, De, has asked us to use the word scare. Also doffing my hat to my Ragtag community.
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Loving your rhymes here. And you had me at “Beclouded.” 😉
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Thank you! 😀
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The image and your words are marvelous! Especially love those last two lines!
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Thanks a lot, Lill!
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Ooh spooky good!
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Thanks, Paula! 👻
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A frightful night on the hallows. Love your alliterations specially: fetid fog falls on fallows!
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Thanks a lot, Grace.
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A great poem for the day! fetid fog falls on fallows,,, a great line!
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Dwight, thanks so much! Happy Halloween.
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A sure scary one.
Much❤love
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Thanks, Gillena! 💙
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Loved it all & especially impressed with the deft alliteration in 2nd stanza. YOWZA good stuff.
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Thanks so much, Ron.
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That image with those words were definitely scary. No thanks on being anywhere near that at night.
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I too wouldn’t dare go near it, Li. 🙂
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Good rhyming kept super creepy!
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Thanks a lot, Christine.
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I think I’ll stay inside this Halloween! 🖤🎃
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Lol good idea, Dora.
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I like the repetition of sound, especially subdued ripples silently scream. (K)
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Thanks a lot, Kerfe.
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Really great mood and atmospere Punam… ✌🏼❤️🎃
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Thanks a lot, Rob. 😊❤️🎃
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An enjoyable poem to read on Halloween night.
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Glad you like it. Thanks, Arcadia.
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Just wonderful Punam.
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Thanks a lot, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome
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Punam this one is so fun to read aloud – the alliteration, rhyme, and flow make it the perfect Halloween poem!!
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Val, appreciate your approval! 😀
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I always love a good alliteration: “fetid fog falls on fallows”
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I’m not sure why I’m showing up as anonymous…probably something I did, but who knows what, Heather!
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Oh! Hi Heather. Many thanks. I guess WP is trying to spook us. 😅
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Thank you!
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Fantastic, Punam! 💕🙂
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Thanks muchly, Harmony. 🙂❤️
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Wonderfully haunting!
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Thanks, Eugi!
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Most welcome, Punam!
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Spooky
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Thanks, Bo.
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You paint the scene masterfully, great write!! 🖤🎃🖤
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Tricia, glad you liked it. 🎃😀
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Nice take on Halloween, Punam. The image is perfect
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Thanks, Kamal. 🧡
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Welcome Punam 💖
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You Scared up an amazing poem dear Punam!
💗
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Ah! Thanks, Cindy. Delighted you liked it. ❤️
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I so did my friend❣️
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Very atmospheric 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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I love the mood of the poem… it sounds like a place where to be scared.
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Tried to get into Halloween mood.
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A beautifully written poem that captures the spirit of Halloween! Bravo, Punam! ❤
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Thanks so much, Cheryl. ❤️
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Spooky Halloween fun, Punam. I love the repeated sounds–and beclouded–such a great word!
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Thank you, Merril. Much appreciated. 💙
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You’re welcome, Punam!
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