Spooky Halloween Poems

Published: October 2020

Scary Halloween Poems

Halloween is a fun holiday, but it can also have elements of darkness. Some people enjoy the spookiness of it. They enjoy being frightened by paranormal activity, haunted houses, witches, death, spirits, and scary movies. These poems are for people who like the terrifying aspects of Halloween.

17 Scary Halloween Poems

  1. 1. Night Of Fright

    • By Jasmine
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2011 with permission of the Author.

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    Monsters stalking through the night.
    Halloween is the Night of Fright.
    Fear is what this night brings,
    Along with many other things.

    Are you sure you are prepared?
    Tonight is not for the easily scared.
    Creatures from hell roam on this night,
    For tonight is the Night of Fright.

    Trick or treat you say,
    You should not have waited until the end of the day.
    Tonight you will lose your tricks and treats,
    For the monsters need to eat.

    You better not take this night lightly,
    Or else you will truly learn what fright means.

    In ancient times people feared this night,
    The night they greeted with fright.
    Why they were so scared you will soon see,
    On this "All Hollows' Eve."

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  2. 2. Black Trees, Ghosts, And Bumble Bees

    • By Coral Leffew
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2011 with permission of the Author.

    This is an original poem I wrote about Halloween, obviously.(:

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    Lying on your bed just like every other night,
    There is something that'd give grown men fright,
    There's a black figure stalking in the night,
    And it won't go away until dark turns to light,
    It's the very thing that we all give up breathing,
    It's the latest toy it's a werewolf being,
    It's so scary and it's breathing in the night,
    The creature jumps off and it takes to flight,

    You can scream all you want to but that won't scare,
    Too small for a dragon but too large for a bear,
    Leave your lights turned on and turn up your favorite song,
    Call in your parents but they won't help you now,
    You've gone too far so you can't get back out,
    It's not that silly monster in your closet,
    Your Aunt's picture in your heart shaped locket,
    No old black magic or any trick of the mind,
    It pulls you in and soon you're entwined

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  4. 3. Halloween Party

    • By Anne Pollock
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 12, 2022 with permission of the Author.

    This poem was inspired by all I have seen, heard, and imagined through the years on the subject of witches and Halloween.

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    Cold night on Craggy Height,
    The witches make ready their yearly flight.
    Old brooms rewoven, blackest cats chosen.
    When they fly tonight, there'll be no dozing.

    The Man in the Moon cringes and reels
    As the squadron ascends in hair-raising squeals,
    Cursing and searching with wide-eyed stares
    For the first to be caught, alone, unawares.

    One night a year, this horrible team
    Is free to wander--on Halloween.
    Free to wander through graveyards and homes
    Searching for eyes and toes and bones.

    Nine "ingredients" in all must be found,
    Then drawn and quartered and carefully bound.
    For the larders are low, the potions and stews,
    The awful black broths, the green gooey brews.

    So, beware little frogs, little newts, little boys;
    Beware ALL you mortals--make little noise!
    For the night is long, and the heyday is high
    'Ere the witches remount and return to the sky,
    With their treasures all bundled like bogus St. Nicks
    To a party up north that I hope you will miss!

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  5. 4. Black Hood

    • By Amy Pan
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2014 with permission of the Author.

    Poem about a person experiencing somebody following them, all until it leads up to a fateful Halloween day. This poem was inspired by the fact that Halloween is just around the corner, and by a TV show that I was watching on the subject of stalkers and the notion of 'having somebody watching your every move.' I originally wrote this for a school writing submission, but soon got the idea to submit to somewhere more public.

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    You know you've seen it around before
    Tailing your car to the grocery store.
    Just out of sight from where you stood
    That fleeting and unforgettable black hood.

    From the back of the line in the coffee shop
    To the streets, hidden behind a bus stop.
    'It's following me,' you decide for good.
    That evasive and eerie black hood.

    Taunting you, holding a bouquet of flowers
    A haunting feeling you remember for hours
    Frightening you more than it should,
    That ominous and daunting black hood.

    Jolting awake in the middle of the night
    It's outside of your window; your fear ignites.
    Losing more sleep than you ever thought you could,
    That sinister and possessive black hood.

    Now you can't even walk down the hall
    Without panicking; it's everywhere...yet nowhere at all
    Your crutch is the wall and its sturdy wood
    That terrifying and ubiquitous black hood.

    It's paralyzed you, with fear and uncertainty
    Snatching your thoughts and seizing your clarity
    If you knew a way to stop this, you would
    That uncontrollable and engrossing black hood.

    Today is Halloween, the day of the dead.
    Trudging home with feet heavier than lead,
    You hear footsteps behind you, so you stop in your tracks.
    You're shaking with terror, that feeling is back.

    But this time, it's different; something's wrong.
    Though your fear is the same, ever so strong,
    Now it's closer, behind you, there's a knife at your back!
    The last thing you see before the world turns black...
    is
    a
    Hood.

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  7. 5. One Good Scare

    This poem is about a spooky experience on Halloween

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    I saw a shadow passing by,
    Thinking it just a trick of the eye.
    I turned on the light, but no one was there,
    Though I noticed a fragrance, thick in the air.

    Convinced all was well, I lay myself down,
    But then, without warning, came a frightening sound.
    I could hear right beside me, so crystal clear,
    Someone was breathing right in my ear.

    I turned on the light and jumped out of my bed,
    This time I was certain it was not in my head.
    The quiet that followed seemed abnormally loud,
    And there, in the doorway, I saw a dark cloud.

    It floated right toward me as fast as could be,
    And then it just stopped, quite suddenly.
    And there I could see an old woman's shape,
    Dressed in a flowing, black, hooded cape.

    Slowly her eyes looked straight into mine,
    I felt locked in her stare for what seemed a long time.
    But then she just smiled a sick, toothless grin.
    As she lapsed into a wild and swift, twirling spin.

    I felt mesmerized by this terrible sight,
    Unable to move, paralyzed with fright.
    And then once again came that sweet, sickening smell,
    Perhaps, I was smelling the doorway to hell.

    A sinister cackling filled up the room,
    She sounded like a murderous, malevolent loon.
    She reached out her hands with black, claw-like nails,
    And then from her mouth came a torturous wail.

    Her spinning slowed down and came to stop,
    Just like a child's toy, spinning top.
    And then she was gone, she just disappeared.
    But I sat there unmoving, still lost in stark fear.

    Then I crawled back to bed and curled up by the light.
    Grasping my Bible with all of my might.
    Praying and praying with heartfelt concern,
    That this monstrous spirit might make a return.

    I watched as the clock ticked the long night away,
    Longing for the light of a brand new day.
    And over and over, I relived what I'd seen,
    And then suddenly remembered, it was Halloween.

    Well it gave me relief; I now lay there quite calm,
    The horror I felt was suddenly gone.
    That crazy old woman was supposed to be there,
    On this day, above all, I deserved one good scare.

    Well I felt like a load had been lifted from me,
    And as I relaxed I fell quickly to sleep.
    But I never forgot what that night I had seen,
    And when I was treated to a true Halloween.

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  8. 6. Halloween Chills

    I have loved Halloween ever since I was a child. I love to write and paint all things Halloween.

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    On this night of spooks and gnomes
    Of swooning leaves and cringing crones
    Of legends told from ear to ear
    Of shrieking cats that grin and sneer

    Over the hill and past the tree
    A haunted house there said to be
    With chill and mist to pierce your soul
    And whispering winds to keep you cold

    Heed the whispers straight from hell
    To keep you safe from witchy spells
    For through this night of devilish play
    All who tread will rue the day

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  9. 7. Witches' Moon

    • By Rod I. Eaton
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2020 with permission of the Author.

    This was written as an introduction to a spooky streetcar ride through a dark woods.

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    On 'Tober nights ere Witches' Moon,
    spirits sway and creatures croon.
    As darkness falls and shadows grow,
    haints and haunters fain to show.

    Dry bones rise up to join the fun,
    clink and clacking as they run.
    A straggly scarecrow 'stride a broom.
    rides beside her ghastly groom.

    And long before faint daylight comes
    banshees beat upon their drums.
    Well shivers creep along your spine,
    wolves and wildies woof the time.

    Then ghosties in the woods do soar,
    shrieking loudly with a roar.
    A caterwauling in the gloom,
    wailing at the Witches' Moon.

    With all the ghoulish guests now here,
    time to dine, since dawn is near.
    Please pass the wildroot, pass the cake.
    Plates begin to levitate.

    Now pale light creeps across the sky.
    Morning's nigh, 'tis time to fly.
    So with a whimper, not a bang,
    vampyre bares his single fang.

    Pale zombies pass the graveyard gate
    with their clumsy, stumbly gait.
    And with a quiver and a moan
    howling dogs slink home alone.

    Your heart slows down within your chest.
    Beastie souls lie down to rest.   
    As spirits sway and creatures croon,
    bid goodnight, wan Witches' Moon.

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  10. 8. Halloween Is Here

    • By John P. Read
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I'm not afraid of ghosts and ghouls or things that go bump in the night. It's the living you should be afraid of, especially on Halloween night.

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    Dark and mysterious creepy night.
    Pumpkin masks shining bright.
    Scary monsters, witches' brew.
    Trick or treat, you have to choose.

    Some dark stranger knocking at my door.
    Is he the devil? I'm not too sure.
    All I can see is his silhouette.
    I've never believed in ghosts, yet still I sweat.

    Yes, Halloween's arrived; there's no place to hide
    When ghosts and demons come alive.
    Halloween night has lost its way.
    Too many crazy people now come out to play.

    So, I'll close my curtains,
    Switch off the lights.
    They'll be no Trick or Treat
    For me this night.

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  11. 9. Anything Goes On All Hallows' Eve

    I wrote this about a Halloween night and how you can expect anything.

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    The sun set in the early eve.
    No light could pierce those mammoth trees.
    Dark and dense for miles wide,
    You could wander lost forever inside.

    Oh, the tales of horror that Forest weaved
    Of monsters and ghosts behind each tree.
    Werewolves howling at the fullest moon
    Those screeches of witches and baleful loons.

    We'd hike all day and camp at night
    When those campfire stories would fill us with fright.
    Tales of terror too grim to conceive
    But anything goes on All Hallows' Eve.

    We knew we wouldn't get much sleep.
    Instead, we'd listen to footsteps creep.
    We'd watch the shadows in the firelight,
    Staying quiet and safely out of sight.

    Blood splatters upon the walls of our tent.
    We'd cling and we'd cry, repent and lament.
    We'd tell ourselves that it was all make-believe
    And that anything goes on All Hallows' Eve.

    The night was so black, and the air was so chilled,
    The hours passed by as if time had stood still.
    Some fetid, foul creature whispered nearby,
    And from deep in the woods came a scared baby's cry.

    Some would become full of panic and fear,
    They'd run into the forest and just disappear!
    Filled with such horror, they'd suddenly flee
    Forgetting anything goes on All Hallows' Eve.

    We would doze off and awake, again and again
    Until the harrowing night finally came to an end.
    And we'd wait for the welcome light of the day
    And see another Halloween just creep away.

    Then the sound of the leaves in the soft autumn breeze
    And the sun peeking through those fluttering leaves
    Filled us with so much relief inside
    We couldn't believe we had somehow survived.

    But we'll do it again come this time next year,
    With no trepidations, hesitation, or fear,
    Because nothing was really as sinister as it seemed
    It's just that anything goes on All Hallows' Eve.

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  12. 10. Halloween Night

    This poem is about the electricity of Halloween night.

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    When days grow short and nights get cold
    And autumn trees turn red and gold,
    Move, we may, through sun drenched days
    'Midst leaves and berries and bales of hay.

    In our hearts we feel the lure
    Toward darkness, shivers, and things not pure,
    While ghostly shadows creep slowly by,
    Spying on witches and brooms that fly.

    Icy fingers that grab their prey
    And do bad things 'til night turns to day.
    Heed this plea to stay inside.
    Find covers and blankets and sheets to hide.

    Slowly this night will fade to day
    And fiends and monsters will crawl away.
    Once a year, on this dank night,
    We'll shake and shiver 'til morning light.

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  13. 11. Fearful, Foggy Night

    This poem is for those of us who still love Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, as some people refer to it. I've always loved the fun of this harvest celebration. This time of year does have a special mysterious eeriness to it, especially at night. Spiders are spinning the most fantastic webs. Sometimes the moon glows yellow, full and bright. Other times there's a dull white glow with misty passing clouds and chilliness. It's a fantastic time of year to enjoy and sometimes allow our imaginations to have fun!

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    Damp darkness befalls as gray fog settles in.
    Frightening shadows lingering within.

    Footsteps echo through the black, eerie night
    With scrapings and rustlings, yet nothing in sight.

    Misty clouds floating across the dull moon.
    Heart stopping feelings of horror and doom.

    Howling squeals pierce the smoggy air.
    My heart pounding harder in panicky fear.

    The faster and faster I try to race,
    My shaky, weak legs won't keep up the pace.

    A scary, awful blood-curdling scream.
    I feel so faint, as if in a dream.

    Ghostly eyes glowing in bushes distant,
    Getting closer and closer in an instant.

    Frozen stiff, I shut my eyes tight,
    Holding my breath with all my might.

    Then swishing past in the chilly breeze,
    Opening one eye, I suddenly breathe.

    Finally putting my fears at ease.
    Oh, it's just Trick or Treaters on All Hallows' Eve!

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  14. 12. Halloween Night

    • By Michelle
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Out of all the poems I have written, this is my favorite one. I wrote this about Halloween because I adore Halloween.

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    The corpse that walks,
    its solemn line.
    The vampire stalks,
    finds blood to dine.
    The werewolf howls
    at the silver moon.
    His human form
    what's showing at noon.
    The mummy's cries
    of pain and loss.
    His wraps that musty smell and moss.
    The witch that flies,
    upon her broom
    casting curses
    and spelling doom.
    The black cat scurries,
    hisses and claws
    through the graveyard walks his paws.

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  15. 13. In Darkest Woods He Wandered

    • By Steve Mckee
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2011 with permission of the Author.

    A spooky poem about wandering through the woods on a stormy Halloween night, facing the fear and terror of the unknown in the haunted woods

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    In darkest woods he wandered,
    one moonless stormy night.
    The tree limbs made him shiver
    reaching out through lightning's light.

    The thunder rumbled its deep warning
    and spoke of dreadful things;
    for he was out on Halloween
    with all its dark heart brings.

    His path led through the woods for miles
    and eyeballs watched him travel;
    He could feel their wicked smiles
    while trying hard not to unravel.

    Would he live another hour
    or would dark forces take him down?
    Would they this traveler overpower?
    Did he hear hoof beats on the ground.

    The thunder clapped the lightening flashed.
    The tree limbs reached to slap at him;
    He heard the evil cackle while
    all his senses seemed to dim.

    The rain was in his face now
    as the storm just seemed to grow;
    he was lying on his back
    and how, he didn't know.

    The fear engulfed his total being
    he couldn't even speak
    and all the evil he was seeing
    only served to make him weak.

    He jerked awake and saw beside him
    another frightened form.
    Somehow they both were now
    together in this awful storm.

    He looked at her beside him
    and said with eyes quite wide;
    I don't feel like sleeping out,
    I think I'll go inside!

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  16. 14. Halloween Night

    • By Charlotte Bancroft
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2016 with permission of the Author.

    The moon was such a sight on this eerie night.

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    Halloween night is not what it seems;
    Ghosts and ghouls haunting your dreams.

    I walk among the spooky, old shack.
    Clenching my fists, I am ready for attack.

    A witch flies by on her broomstick,
    Trying to steal my candle's wick.

    Leaving me in the dark,
    Hearing only the echo of a bark.

    The wolves howl,
    As the black cats prowl.

    Zombies rise from the ground,
    Buried graves cannot be found.

    These things may give you a fright,
    But it is only the beginning of Halloween Night.

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  17. 15. The Vampire's Kiss

    • By Jim Ellis
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2011 with permission of the Author.

    Thrilling scary Halloween poem about vampires running wild throughout the night preying on the blood of human victims.

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    Beware the kiss of the living dead.
    It will leave you wanting.
    Hunger delays once he's fed
    But soon restarts the hunting.

    Daylight breaks and brings the night
    As deadly sleep takes over,
    And when the moon renews its light
    The corpsed shell grows colder.

    A woman walking down the street,
    An invitation to dinner.
    She never hears the silent feet
    That carry the deadly sinner.

    And as the fangs sink down deep,
    The hunter takes his prey.
    He prays the Lord her soul to keep
    Then slowly backs away.

    Beware the kiss of the living dead.
    It will leave you wanting.
    Hunger delays once she's fed
    But soon restarts the hunting.

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  18. 16. Vampires

    • By Katilyn
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2012 with permission of the Author.

    I wrote this in October. And I thought why not write about vampires? Hope you like it.

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    What I'm about to tell you, you must keep it on the low.
    Vampires are dangerous, so don't tell them no.
    They're both beautiful and mysterious,
    Big fangs, dressed in black; blood is what they want.
    Their unbelievable strength
    They run so fast it's hard to escape.
    Your pain gives them pleasure.
    Remember this if you ever run into one,
    For you may be the next if you tell the rest.

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  19. 17. A Halloween Poem For Children

    • By Kevin Greenwood
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2009 with permission of the Author.

    I am a retired production controller. I have a B.A. in European History earned long ago. I am reading again all the 18th-20th century literature again that I once read so distractedly. I was a photo-journalist when in the US Army and have written one verbose and unpublished novel as well as hundreds of poems.

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    No one heard the old Gal make a word
    A sound or noise any Christian ever heard
    As she walked through the village once every moon
    To buy some few vittles and leave none too soon.

    Her purchases gripped in a dark burlap sack
    Which she'd owned forever and fit 'cross her back.
    Town folk would glance up from their every town's chore
    In hope this time they'd see her no more.

    Now a young girl called Mattie, a postal clerk's lass
    Sat curly and giddy as the yon harridan passed
    Unlike her town folk whose fear made them shy
    She stood next to the mile marker and caught the hag's eye.

    "Go home my plum lassie, you've nothing with me,"
    Spoke the old woman coarsely as she turned round a tree
    But Mattie had studied about a reply
    And was soon to speak it when a trick caught her eye.

    For the old tree was rotten and hollow inside.
    Mattie thought the old woman crawled in it to hide.
    With her eyes wide as saucers she peeked curiously within,
    Two wrinkled arms grabbed her and she was not seen again.

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