Written for Sadje’s What Do You See # 259.
This is my response … a Reverse Dectina.
Gourds!
Do not
be afraid!
I bring good news!
Unto you this day
I bequeath a power:
transformation most fearsome!
Pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns!
Grotesque faces send chills up the spine!
Gourds! Do not be afraid! I bring good news!
Grotesque faces send chills up the spine!
Pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns!
Transformation most fearsome!
I bequeath a power
unto you this day.
I bring good news!
Be afraid?
Do not,
Gourds!
NAR©2024
#WDYS
From Tim Burtons “The Nightmare Before Christmas” this is “The Citizens of Halloween – This is Halloween”
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Oh my Gourd! This is utterly brilliant! 👏😁 👻 🎃
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Oh, I’m blushing!! 😊
It’s one of my faves, Lesley! So glad you liked it! Thanks!
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it’s fabulous. You must do more!
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Wonderful poem Nancy, I review poetry past and present on my own page.
I hope you don’t mind, but I did that for this poem. I’ve shared the link below. If you have any issues, I’ll immediately take it down.
Congrats, on your success to date, and I’m looking forward to seeing more great work from you.
You may find the link to the review here.
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No issues here, Adam. Thank you for enjoying and sharing my Dectina!
I write for my own enjoyment; if, in the process, I can entertain my readers, I’ll take that as a bonus. Not all my attempts are this successful, believe me!
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It is actually starting to feel like Halloween season. Fun post and great poetic crafting, Nancy! 👻🎃🦇🎶
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It sure is! Our decorations are up and we’ll be baking lots of pumpkin goodies next week. Glad to know you enjoyed my fun Dectina! 🎃👻
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Oh fun! I bought a pumpkin pie recently. 😄 It was delicious! Lots to enjoy with your writing! 👍🏻
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Thanks again, Michele! 🥧
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That’s one evil looking pumpkin
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Sure is! I wouldn’t want to run into him in a patch!
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(Gathering up my blanket, my faith, and a family-sized bag of Reese’s Pumpkins and heading off to the patch. I want to believe!)
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Atta girl! And don’t Bogart those Reese’s; their my faves!
Ya gotta believe! 🎃 😎
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That is one scary pumpkin.
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One of my friends pointed out that he looks like Iron Maiden’s Eddie!
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Well, that gets us in the mood for Halloween!
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Oooh, good! I hoped it would! Thanks, D!
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How interesting!
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The RD’s are not easy; they can’t all be flipped. Changing the punctuation helps. I was happy with the way this one came out. I suspect I’ll be seeing one on your page pretty soon! Have at it, Sighs!
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This is amazing.🤩
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Thanks so much, Melissa! When they work out in reverse, it’s a real bonus! 💫
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Great work, Nancy!
That Jack o Lantern looks a lot like Eddie, the Iron Maiden mascot.
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Thanks, Kevin. I’m not much of a poet but I like this format.
You’re right about that Jack-o-Lantern! We love Eddie 🤘🏼⚡️
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This is SO clever, Nancy, and as for that picture – oooh!!!
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Thank you, Keith! I’ll take that clever any day! 🎃
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Absolutely brilliant Nancy I love it 💜💜💜
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You are too sweet, Sis. This was fun! 🧡🎃🧡
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Yes it was 💜💜💜
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so good Nance, very spooky! ❤
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Bwahahaha!! Thanks so much, CA! ♡
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A fearsome Jack-o- lantern. Love your take Nancy. Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks, Sadje! This was great fun! 🎃
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You’re most welcome
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That would a most fearsome transformation for the humans but it’s still good news for the gourds. Great take, Nancy 😀
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You got it right on, Shweta! No one is afraid of a plain old gourd!
Thanks so much! 🎃
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Indeed! You are most welcome 😃
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