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2021 Fall Writing Frenzy Entry

10/2/2021

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     Awooooo!
     I do love a Halloween-themed writing contest!
     When I got word of this one, I couldn't resist. I plopped right down and spun this yarn in one sitting. Yup. There's nothing that gets my writing-rhyming juices flowing like a time-sensitive challenge. (Reminds me of my Madness Poetry days. *sigh*) And yes, my story/poem comes in at 200 words, on the nose.
     Without further ado (and with many thanks to the contest organizers), here's my entry for this year's Fall Writing Frenzy, sponsored by author Lydia Lukidis and agent Kaitlyn Leanne Sanchez. Also posted are the two photos that served as my inspiration.
     (p.s. Learn more about the Fall Writing Frenzy challenge here.)
Witchy Wishes
 by Heather Kinser

A busy, in-a-tizzy witch
goes swishing on a broom.
 
The Happy Haunt is happening!
She hurries through the gloom.
 
The monsters are expecting her.
She mustn’t let them down.
 
But crowds of clouds confuse…
and Witchy loses sight of town!
 
Below, the spooks are waiting
for their Witchy to appear
--
 
she conjures each a special wish
on Halloween each year.
 
A skull for every skeleton!
A fang for every ghoul!
 
A web for every spider!
“Just one wish,” is Witchy’s rule.
 
“Witchy’s running late!”
a gastly ghost begins to moan.
 
Werewolf howls, “With Witchy gone,
I’ll never get my bone.”
 
“I can’t have my linen bands,”
a mummy kid complains.
 
Zombie grunts, “Without our witch
I won’t receive my brains.”
 
A devil with a pitchfork
sheds a tiny, worried tear.
 
He makes an earnest, heartfelt wish
that Witchy will appear…
 
“I hope dear Witchy, safe and sound,
will join our party soon.”

Instantly…the witch appears
beneath a sliver moon!
 
“Apologies for being late!
My travel plans were cursed.”
 
She scans the eager faces,
“Little Devil, you go first.”
 
“But Witchy dear, I used my wish,”
says Devil.
 
“What a shame…

I’ll grant an extra wish reward
--
a nice eternal flame!”

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8 Comments
Matt Gorgans link
10/2/2021 06:31:36 am

Equal parts spooky and fun! Great work.

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Adam link
10/2/2021 06:50:51 am

Very cute! I love the rhythm. Read it to my son and he loved it too!

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Bridget link
10/2/2021 11:32:12 am

Love the pacing and rhyme of your piece. Well done! :)

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Sara L Kruger link
10/2/2021 12:07:28 pm

Fantastic rhythm and rhyme! And a fun story to boot!

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Melisa Wrex
10/2/2021 01:58:54 pm

You have a great rhythm in this work, love it. The little devil is so cute! Best of luck to you!

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Cindy Greene
10/2/2021 07:24:21 pm

Fun rhythm and tale! Love it!

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Kelly Conroy link
10/3/2021 06:21:05 am

I love this, Heather! Such a fun read!!

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Lauri Meyers link
10/4/2021 06:50:46 pm

This is fun, and the rhyme really rolls along. I really felt the little monster wishes and worry.

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