The Apples in My Orchard

A Blog By Carol Labuzzetta Since 2017

Poetry Friday: Witches Claw & Pink Sunsets

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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

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Really! No Filter. Summer on Hultman Lake, Wisconsin! © Carol Labuzzetta, 2020

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!

10 responses to “Poetry Friday: Witches Claw & Pink Sunsets”

  1. janicescully Avatar
    janicescully

    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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      theapplesinmyorchard

      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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  2. Jane the Raincity Librarian Avatar
    Jane the Raincity Librarian

    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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      theapplesinmyorchard

      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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  3. haitiruth Avatar
    haitiruth

    Thanks for coming to the party! And what a gorgeous photo! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com

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      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thank you so much! Thanks, again, for hosting!

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  4. laurashovan222 Avatar
    laurashovan222

    It’s never too early for Halloween! Your witch’s claw poem is fun and just spooky enough.

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    1. theapplesinmyorchard Avatar
      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thanks!

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  5. Geri Lawhon Avatar
    Geri Lawhon

    Cute poem and beautiful sunset. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. theapplesinmyorchard Avatar
      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thanks!

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