Spooky season



Trick or treat, they shout!

The door opens, surprise feigned

candy by handfuls

About this poem

A haiku on my favorite season of the year: the fall. When colors pop and change is abundant and also my favorite holiday. Halloween!

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Written on August 29, 2023

Submitted by Originalgamer85 on August 29, 2023

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Daniel Jenkins

Just dabbling in the art. Was in the military for a short while and started thinking about life and how I am in it. Married and have two kids. more…

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  • Vixility
    Yes! So many childhood memories that surround Halloween … love this time of year.
    LikeReply7 months ago

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