Friday 31 October 2008

Happy Halloween



The ghosts of
all things past parade,

Emerging from the mist and shade

That hid them from our gaze,

And, full of song and ringing mirth,

In one glad moment of rebirth,

And again they walk the ways of earth

As in the ancient days.



The beacon light shines on the hill,

The will-o'-wisps the forests fill

With flashes filched from noon;

And witches on their broomsticks spry

Speed here and yonder in the sky,

And lift their strident voices high

Unto the Hunter's Moon.



The air resounds with tuneful notes

From myriads of straining throats,

All hailing Folly Queen;

So join the swelling choral throng,

Forget your sorrow and your wrong,

In one glad hour of joyous song

To honor Hallowe'en!



-John Kendrick Bangs









6 comments:

Willow said...

Lovely poem Jane .. sets the scene for Samhain/Halloween perfectly! Have a peaceful, cozy evening!
Willow x

aromatic said...

Thank you so much willow!
Have a lovely Samhain! Also wishing you a nice weekend!!
Jane xxx

Ragged Roses said...

Happy Halloween to you too, have fun!
Kimx

kathyann said...

Just popped over from Leannes,hope you had a Happy Halloween and a great weekend.
Love from Kathy and the girls

kathyann said...

Just popped over from Leannes,hope you had a Happy Halloween and a great weekend.
Love from Kathy and the girls

aromatic said...

Thank you so much Kim and Kathyann.
Hope you all enjoyed a fantastic time at Halloween!!
Jane xxx