Halloween coming up: ghosts and goblins, witches and other scaries, will
haunt our streets, begging for candy. A time for thinking of those who
have died, those memories that remain with us, in this celebration of
ancient beliefs …
THESE HALLOWED EVENINGS
the streaming branches of October 
witches grasp spinal curves
pumpkins blackened by moon fire
grimaces sculptured for future ghosts
cobwebs trail from ivied doorposts
threads clinging to cheek and jaw
ghoulish sounds wander country roads
rattled boos linger graveyards
a scribbling of snow on tarmac
swept sideways through broken fencing
a slink of cats on ridged roofs
parades of lurking children
Frame and The McGuire – ‘… a gentle yet striking novel about the way our perception influences our judgement of others.’ Amy Mathers. For ages 8-13 … published by Tradewind Books available on Amazon or your local bookstore.
