13 Days of Samhain, Challenges by Sarah, Free Verse, Poetry by Sarah, Sammi Scribbles

Bad Spelling

In blury dreem,
I sore a cat,
wearing a hat,
and sittin’ fat.

He sed, “Life’s jest,
don’t take to hart,
Eat more fish,
and play the part!”

The dog next door,
all bark no bight,
Danced on the lawn,
a silly site.

With waggy tale
and floppy ears,
He chased his pause
and conjured fears.

The sun was shyning,
on grass greene.
A perfict day,
like nuthin’ seen.

So raise a glass
to a goofy place.
Where spelling don’t matter,
words take up space!

Let’s dance through life.
See what’s to sea.
In whimsied world,
just let it be.

By Sarah ©2024

Sammi Scribbles:
13 Days of Samhain – Day 6

13 Days of Samhain, Challenges by Sarah, Free Verse, Poetry by Sarah, Sammi Scribbles

Once Bitten

Once bitten, twice by fear.
Terror of night’s embrace,
draws near.

Once bitten, twice by doubt.
‘Though wounds have healed,
the scars still sprout.

Once bitten, twice by spite.
Those fangs still glisten,
my blood still bright.

Once bitten, twice by dread.
Please stop these voices,
in my head.

Once bitten, no longer whole.
These shadows keep clawing,
at my soul…

By Sarah ©2024

Sammi Scribbles:
13 Days of Samhain – Day 5

13 Days of Samhain, Challenges by Sarah, Free Verse, Poetry by Sarah, Sammi Scribbles

Pound of Flesh

speak ill of the dead?
I wouldn’t… instead

speak ill of the living
who can’t be bothered giving
who stay too proud
or keep heads in the cloud
who put hands in their pockets
and money into rockets
who turn the other way
then pretend to pray

speak ill of the dead,
at your own folly

your issue’s with those
who’re still in their body…

By Sarah ©2024

Sammi Scribbles:
13 Days of Samhain – Day 4

13 Days of Samhain, Challenges by Sarah, Free Verse, Sammi Scribbles

Fear No Moor

Down the road. across the moor.
Up the stairs and through the door.
Haunted house awaits in thrall
…and here I am, to explore.

Creaking floorboards underfoot.
Careful steps I need to put.
With darkened shadows, every nook,
I’m hoping I am not forsook!

I settle in then, for the night.
Ghost hunting, turn off the light.
It starts off faintly, rather slow.
I feel a cold spot, see a glow.

My breath comes now, in shallow gasps.
Rasping echoes, cross I clasp.
‘Who…who’s there?’ a trembling voice.
But no reply, just scratchy noise.

Braced with fear, I know you’re here
My spine it tingles, filled with drear.
‘Tap once for yes, twice for no’
Oh drat, is that the way it goes?

Maybe… once for no, and twice for yes?

No matter now, it’s my behest.
A hear a knocking loud and clear,
forget the number, I’m outta here!

By Sarah ©2024

Sammi Scribbles:
13 Days of Samhain – Day 3

13 Days of Samhain, Photos by Sarah, Sammi Scribbles, Sunday Stills, Tanka

Sunday Stills – 20.10.24

writing’s on the wall
and the tunnel’s closing in
which way is out?

the black swan glides by
…silent as the grave

By Sarah ©2024

Author note: The Sunday Stills monthly colour challenge theme is ‘black’ . I have also teamed my blackboard, black tunnel, and black swan with a Tanka for the 13 Days of Samhain, Day 2 prompt, As Silent As The Grave.

Sunday Stills: Monthly Colour Challenge, #Black

Sammi Scribbles:
13 Days of Samhain – Day 2

Ovi, Poetry by Sarah

Fading

Something has left my life
and it’s causing strife.
Something’s in me, despite…
your words.

Didn’t you see me?
Didn’t you hear me?
Didn’t you feel me?
I was standing, right there.

Empty.
Empty.
Empty.
And now you’ve turned off the light…

By Sarah ©2024

Ronovan Writes:
Ovi Poetry Challenge – empty

Free Verse, Poetry by Sarah

Verde-go

the Italian word for green is ‘verde’

and I wonder, is this the etymological basis of the word vertigo?

I feel this very sensation
as leaves swirl around me,
breaking free from ancient limbs;
and land on moss-covered ground

la luce, the light, beckons me forward
illuminating my pathway out of the forest

yet I trust it not

the trickery that I’ll make it,
too great a risk

instead, I return for la mia bussola, my compass

and navigate my way back into the shadows…

By Sarah ©2024

Sammi Scribbles:
Weekend Writing Prompt, #385 – vertigo (85 words)

W3 Prompt #128:
Wea’ve Written Weekly

Ovi, Poetry by Sarah

Seasoned

Kitchen’s secret recipes penned.
Cinnamon whispers, nutmeg blends.
Cumin warms, but chilli contends,
these flavours dance and pop.

Ginger zests and garlic bites.
Basil leaf is a delight.
Thyme embraces rosemary’s might.
in each bite they hold their own.

Paprika glows and turmeric’s gold,
Cardamom’s power, can’t be sold.
Saffron threads through dishes bold,
this spice-world lifts tastes high!

By Sarah ©2024

Ronovan Writes:
Ovi Poetry Challenge – spice