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My "9th Annual Halloweensie" Contest Entry

10/27/2019

48 Comments

 
     All month long I've been stewing and brewing a tiny poem potion in my cauldron, and now it's ready to be served.
     The challenge? Write a 100-word (or less) children's Halloween story including these three key words--potion, cobweb, and trick.
     The sponsor? As always, the clever, generous, and talented Susanna Leonard Hill, who hosts this annual contest on her blog.
     The result? A rhyming story that was SO much fun to write!
     Thanks, Susanna, for the opportunity to participate. And good luck to my fellow contestants.

Adelaide sWitches Careers
 
Adelaide Witch isn’t partial to scaring.
She prefers generous giving and sharing.
Adelaide vows, “I will ditch evil potions,
conjuring up only happy emotions.
This Halloween, I will brew a new mission.
I’ll switch careers and become—a magician!”
 
First, the kids tremble, afraid of her show.
“Help us!” they yelp as they watch her wand glow.
Then—“Hocus-pocus!”—from down in the tip
of her hat, a white rabbit appears in her grip.
“More!” cry the children. She pulls from her glove
a cobweb that flies, turning into a dove.
 
That’s how one witch
traded tricks in
for love.
48 Comments
corine timmer link
10/28/2019 01:28:08 am

A witch with a conscience.

She pulls from her glove
a cobweb that flies, turning into a dove.

Love it!

Good Luck!

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:43:07 pm

Thanks so much! Good luck to you, too.

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Tim Canny link
10/28/2019 04:16:37 am

Very nice! Especially like the sWitches pun! Good luck in the contest.

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:43:49 pm

Glad you liked it. I added the title at the last minute.

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Nancy Riley
10/28/2019 05:06:35 am

Trading witching for love, love it! Good luck!

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:44:21 pm

Thanks for reading! Have fun in the contest.

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Rachel Funez
10/28/2019 06:28:14 am

Love it! Very entertaining. I’m always impressed by people who can rhyme well. Good luck with the contest!

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:44:57 pm

Thanks so much. I love how this contest exercises my rhyming muscle.

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Patricia Nozell
10/28/2019 07:33:06 am

Love the idea of a witch sWitching careers & becoming nice!

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:45:44 pm

Yes...swapping one type of magic for another. I had fun with this!

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MaryAnn Cortez link
10/28/2019 10:41:58 am

I love it! Super cute and clever.

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:46:13 pm

Thanks so much! Enjoy the contest, and good luck.

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Kelly Conroy link
10/28/2019 11:26:15 am

Love this, Heather. So much heart and so fun to read!

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:47:13 pm

Hey Kelly--thanks! It makes me happy to know it has heart. I love your entry, too. GOOD LUCK!!!

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Kaylynn Johnsen
10/28/2019 01:23:24 pm

How fun. I particularly love the shape of the whole.

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:47:53 pm

Thanks for reading. Enjoy the contest!

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Colleen O Murphy
10/28/2019 01:51:37 pm

Definitely like the idea of a witch changing her ways for the good. Well done and good luck!

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:48:29 pm

Thanks! I had lots of fun with this concept.

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Jenna Waldman link
10/28/2019 02:01:02 pm

I'd love to see this magic show! Great story : D

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:50:05 pm

Hi Jenna! Isn't this contest the best? Good luck with your fun entries.

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Jolene Gutierrez link
10/28/2019 05:17:57 pm

I love this switchy-witchy poem and Adelaide's new career!

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:52:34 pm

So glad you liked it. What a fun writing exercise! Enjoy the contest.

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David McMullin link
10/28/2019 06:34:45 pm

So creative. Wonderful.

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:54:47 pm

Aw, gee...thanks! After doing this contest for several years, I feel like I'm getting the hang of it. Glad you enjoyed the story. Good luck!

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Diane Tulloch link
10/28/2019 07:11:58 pm

love this clever idea. Good luck.

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 07:55:20 pm

Thanks so much, and enjoy the contest!

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Maria Marshall link
10/28/2019 08:40:34 pm

Nice job Heather, very creative. I, too, like the shape and sWitches pun. Good luck.

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Heather Kinser
10/28/2019 08:44:30 pm

Thanks for stopping by to read and comment!

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Gregory E Bray link
10/29/2019 09:09:32 am

Great rhyming story. Good luck!

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Heather Kinser
10/29/2019 08:11:42 pm

Thanks for stopping by to read. Good luck to you as well!

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Melissa Miles
10/29/2019 06:30:32 pm

Love the rhyme, and happy message!

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Heather Kinser
10/29/2019 08:12:35 pm

Thanks for dropping in to comment, Happy Halloweensie!

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Sue Heavenrich link
10/29/2019 07:15:12 pm

I can definitely see a witch deciding to change to a new profession - great fun reading this

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Heather Kinser
10/29/2019 08:13:27 pm

So glad Adelaide's sweet career switch is making readers happy. Thanks for the comment.

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Anne Lipton
10/29/2019 08:28:48 pm

Such a clever rhyming Halloween story with a wonderful message. I love how the shape of the lines resemble and upturned witch's hat. After all, she did upend her career—for good!

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Heather Kinser
10/29/2019 08:43:23 pm

I'm delighted to know you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading! And good luck in the contest.

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Jaclyn link
10/30/2019 10:57:26 am

I love your title and your story is sweet. Good luck!

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Heather Kinser
11/1/2019 11:04:09 pm

Thank you!

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Connie Dow link
10/30/2019 12:51:07 pm

What a lovely twist on a Halloween story!

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Ken Major link
10/30/2019 08:38:45 pm

Nice job and good luck! Clever-witch decides to switch. Ha!

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Eleanor link
10/31/2019 03:57:26 am

sWitches! Well done.

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Mary Zychowicz link
10/31/2019 07:01:56 am

Very nice! Nice twist in the sWitch. Good luck.

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Jilanne Hoffmann link
10/31/2019 06:13:49 pm

Awwww, excellent poem with a lovely ending. Good luck!

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Monica E Acker
11/1/2019 05:59:07 pm

Very sweet switchy witch!

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Ciara link
11/2/2019 02:29:49 am

What a clever take on these words! Love it!

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Jean James link
11/2/2019 04:09:56 am

So well done, and fun to read! Looks like Adelaide made the right career switch. Good luck in the contest.

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Maureen
11/2/2019 05:41:45 pm

Well done. Love the concept and rhymes.

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Ashley C
11/4/2019 05:37:49 am

What a clever title and idea. Glad she made the switch. Good luck!

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