Halloween Chills

Published by Family Friend Poems October 2019 with permission of the Author.

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

ABOUT THE POET:

My name is Denise Cocchiaro and my art is about the fun of the holidays! I am obsessed with painting Halloween. When I am not painting I am dreaming about it. I love poetry also, and aspire to be a poet. My artwork has been published in Halloween books and magazines. I have sold my art online for 20 years with hundreds of repeat customers. I am...

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