Too Early for Halloween
This morning I woke to find a scraggly
witch’s claw on my window screen.
Gnarled and knobby, she was pointing
and waving to something unseen.
I closed my eyes for this sight I did not want to see,
for I really hoped when I opened them again,
she’ll have vanished and let me be.
This is exactly what happened,
the claw disappeared and
when I opened my eyes,
it was no longer there.
I was so relieved as it’s much too early for Halloween!
We are visiting our cabin again this weekend and last night were treated to an unbelievably beautiful sunset. The water was pink, as was the sky that was reflected.
Pink Lake
Shimmering pink hues
Captured on clear still water
Tranquil Summer Scene
It’s Poetry Friday. This week’s round-up is hosted by There is no such thing as a God-Forsaken Town. Thank you for hosting! Be sure to visit our host’s site for some more great poetry!
The Apples in My Orchard 
Wow! Close call with that witch! I love the photo captured by your haiku. We used to have a camp on a lake, but no longer. I miss seeing the still water in the evening and early morning.
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Thanks! Yes. I love the calmness of the lake water at those times. It is good for the soul! Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh my word, that sunset! The colours! I am so desperate to get out the city and bathe in those beautiful colours.
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Thanks ! I hope you can do just that very soon! The city has its own advantages and views, but seeing a brightly colored sunset is difficult at best! Thanks for stopping by!
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Thanks for coming to the party! And what a gorgeous photo! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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Thank you so much! Thanks, again, for hosting!
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It’s never too early for Halloween! Your witch’s claw poem is fun and just spooky enough.
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Thanks!
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Cute poem and beautiful sunset. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks!
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