Halloween

sorenbarrett

All Hallows' eve, spirits, night of the dead
Trick or Treat began with giving soul's cake bread
Danse macabre, origin of mask and costume
Town criers in black, call for alms of gloom 
From Catholic to Protestant, times medieval 
Spirit retrieval turned dark and evil
First jack-o-lantern carved of a turnip
Latter a pumpkin lantern, so nothing'll burn up
Lights the way, a decapitation, held by kids
Today's virtual evil in the streets this all forbids

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  • Lorenz

    A grotesque commercial celebration devoid of all spirituality in which the dead do not participe !

    • sorenbarrett

      I wouldn\'t either if people were mocking the way I looked. Thanks so much Lorenz for the read and comment it is most appreciated

    • Paul Bell

      The day for the dead to explain their plight.
      Have you noticed the trick or treaters are turning up to your door with card machines now?
      What the hell is happening out there.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Paul for the read and kind support it is appreciated. The ones that I have noticed are going to upscale neighborhoods asking for bitcoin

      • peto

        Sorry
        Still laughing at your interaction with Paul
        Timely write
        Thoroughly enjoyed

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you for the read Peto your support is deeply appreciated and valued

        • orchidee

          Ahh, a fine poem describing KP and her deeds - or 'antics!' lol. She needs no Halloween masks. Scary enough without them. Is there a shortage of pumpkins apart from Halloween time? lol.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks Orchi. Yea they don't last through the year unless they are in a can. Tried making a jock-o-lantern out of a can but it wasn't the same some how.

            • orchidee

              Ahhh lol.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Soren, love this…faith, folklore, and a flicker of fear braided together. Wonderful job...and yay for Halloween. Sad that today's times have limited a lot of the fun that used to be had. Well written.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Tristan I appreciate the read and comment. Yes I remember all the hell we engaged in on Halloween.

              • rebellion_in_sanity

                Wow! Would it be wrong if I unpacked it as an allegorical poem on desecration of the spirit of Halloween due to commercial gains?

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you again my friend for your words of support. It is indeed such. In our society we exploit even Christmas why not Halloween?

                • Friendship

                  The poem "Halloween" delves into the historical roots and transformation of Halloween customs, underscoring the dichotomy between the ancient rituals associated with the holiday and their contemporary interpretations. It examines the interplay of cultural beliefs, spirituality, and the evolution of the celebration over time, encompassing All Hallows' Eve, the significance of costumes and masks, the tradition of trick-or-treating, and the symbolism of jack-o-lanterns. Furthermore, the poem explores the darker aspects of the holiday, including its connections to mortality and the supernatural.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Friendship for the read and understanding comment it is most appreciated my friend

                  • Poetic Licence

                    I really liked the write, but it is just another chance to ring those pennies out of you, thousands of people celebrating something that they have no idea the history off, have a great weekend

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Tobani yes everything is to make money. Mother's day, birthdays, Christmas, Halloween soon they will be selling veterans on veterans day.

                      • Poetic Licence

                        You need to keep that quiet, someone will it's a great idea!!

                      • Kevin Hulme

                        Nice one. I used to Hollow out a Turnip also when younger. Now it's all Commercial.
                        When Kids come to the door dressed as Witches; I sometimes would like to answer it as Mathew Hopkins : Witchfinder General. Give THEM a fright.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much Kevin for the read and words of support they are most appreciated.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Fine words soren, but over the many years I have lived in this house I have never had trick or treaters come to my house.

                          Andy

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Andy for your review and response each neighborhood different as is each country. In mine there used to be scores of kids come now the neighborhood has no children and I haven't seen a trick or treater in several years

                          • Aman 12

                            Evil moves in,
                            paints the walls black,
                            sofas purple; plates green
                            you call it slick.

                            He plays the trick.
                            We treat with money,
                            Ten billion yearly
                            is not a joke honey.

                            When hearts are haunted
                            truth is always unwanted.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              This could be a political statement, seasonal greeting or comment on the poem itself. Thanks so much

                            • AuburnScribbler

                              I love the uneasiness of this rhythm structure, that clearly fits the words that are written. Though, from line five, it reads like a killer rap, of which I very much enjoyed.

                              I agree with what this poem, and previous readers comments, question. With the purity of a certain faith, do the dead appreciate this?

                              Bravo, and I hope that all is well!

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you so much for the review and words of understanding they are most appreciated.



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