dVerse — Haibun Monday 93 — Ashes of the Dead

In time of war and unholy pogrom, the young boy’s loving parents left him in the care of the old woman who lived on the outskirts of town and raised chickens and a few meager vegetables. Until she died, sitting up, with her feet in a basin of water. He waited and waited for her…

#Haikai Challenge #110 — Halloween and Samhain

For Halloween: Opal days wane, carved faces shine thrice in moon’s light smiles sharing soul cake.     For Samhain: Stubbled fields’ sun sets Cattle fall by bonfire’s glow Toasts raised to fiddles Fairies flit in warm shadows Nibbling apple nut bread. Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haiki Challenge.  Frank says: This week,…

Manifestation Part 3

part 1 part 2 Frozen in distress, no need to repress scream at the sight, Goat Man talk? Fright! “Co-o-o-o-ome Be-e-e-e O-u-u-u-r-r Gu-e-e-s-sss-t” Pulled again without will, my curdled blood chilled As I noticed a red hand stick out of his chest “The party is waiting, their hunger frustrating. You’re the main course, I think…

Poetry –manifestation

https://gph.is/2udQdvv     gif link A thumping, a glumping, a bumping is heard I turn and there’s nothing, I swear. It’s darkening, fear’s hearkening. Then suddenly, a dank chill fills the air. Shawl pulled closer, mood grows moroser, Sparks prickle the ends of my hair. Mood’s getting intense, I light the incense. Oh dear, what’s…