DON'T TEMPT FATE!

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 27 Oct 2019
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Don't try to conjure the dead at Halloween

it's not just good spirits that might be seen,

invisible places where evil comes through

means it could be the devil coming for you!

 

If you hear the sound of children at play

beware Satan can act in a mysterious way,

he'll skulk in dark shadows biding his time

pretending he's a friend...the benevolent kind,

 

then when he has you in his malignant presence

he'll take everything, even your spiritual essence,

evil will climb your walls, crawling across ceiling

if retiring he'll fall into dreams as you are sleeping.

 

So my advice to you on this day

shine a candle to light the way,

what has passed now has flown

blessing given...then leave alone.

 

Pixabay free image.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you for the cherries Editors.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So easy to say only having fun, but actually unhappy real fears deep down, and always danger in encouraging young ones to play with fire and fear. Thank God He's greater than all real evil, and the candle of trust in him in our heart can give true peace for ever. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you for your comment Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This goes along really nicely, Jenny. The city where I live has built a large part of its tourist industry on ghosts - we are already in Halloween overkill! I am quite a fan of Halloween, though - my kids used to love the whole trick or treat thing.  

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi airyfairy,

I've heard York is full of so many old buildings that I can imagine there must be lots of hauntings. I do hope you and yours enjoy Halloween and keep safe.

Thank you for commenting and I'm glad it worked for you.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Jenny, 
you have given a very sound advice. Follow the tradition in a light hearted way but do not get inveigled into irrational superstition.

Best, Luigi xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

I tried to give a short, sharp, shock account of the dangers of messing with things we don't fully understand.

I'm so glad you thought it was good advice and thank you for letting me know.

Best wishes go to you too.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by onemorething on

This has a good rhythm and is sufficiently frightening for me to not want to conjure the dead at Halloween. And we won't have Brexit either so even less to fear. Enjoyed your warning of a poem. :)

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

The fourth verse is particularly scary! You make a good point that it is the candle part which is important not the darkness

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It was this weeks I P that inspired me to write this poem, I'm not sure I would have even thought about it otherwise.

Thank you for reading onemorething and I do appreciate the feedback.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

I'm sorry, I hope that verse didn't frighten you too much. I was just trying to get the point across to anyone reading, that might think of doing anything dangerous.

I'm grateful that you read and let me know your thoughts.

Thank you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by writesdown stuff on

Easy read and I liked the flow, but unlike Di_Hard who found it scary, I found it; illuminating...Keith

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Keith,

I'm glad you found it illuminating. If it's helpful then I feel I've done the right thing in putting it on here.

Thank you for letting me know and your thoughts are appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

that fate thing is kinda tricky and halloween makes it more sticky, but I think you caught the vibe. 

 

Submitted by writesdown stuff on

      catcelticman , (sticky indeed, and that's a definite maybe) not worrying all that much over Halloween, the only thing I ever really catch is cold...Keith

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading and your thoughts Jack. Glad I got the vibe for you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's a great thing to have a sense of humour and I like yours Keith. Hope you keep well and keep smiling. smiley

Take care and thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.