Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween is drawing to a close by Sandra Sookoo

...and all the ghosties and ghoulies should be leaving our world for theirs.

Oh wait, excuse me while I chase that last one out of here with a broom... Dang, he didn't want to go until I gently reminded him that he could visit again this time next year :-)

I love writing about ghosts. It's fascinating to me to entertain the thought that they can more readily visit our world on that one night. I'm sure I'll write another story with a ghost in it. I can't seem to help myself.

Anyway, the candles are showing their last flickers. The fires in the hearths are dying down. Black cats are done prowling. The bats have found somewhere safe to sleep before the dawn. If you listen closely, you can hear the last, weak chirp of the cricket before the frost claims him, the weary hoot of an owl as she returns to her tree after a night of hunting. The light of the moon frosts the landscape in shivery silver light and gently draws a blanket of sleep across the world.

With one soft exhalation of breath, I extinguish the dripping candles and pull closed the lacy curtains at the window. My broom is resting in the corner until it's needed again, either to clean the house or go for a joy ride...

Goodnight fellow writers and readers. Sleep tight in the knowledge that this night of revelry is over and a good time was had by all. Please join in my giving hearty congratulations to Annie for setting this whole thing up and hosting such a grand event. And thanks also to all the guest posters :-)


Until the next time, always check the shadows...

8 comments:

s7anna said...

G'nite all...It's been a blast hangin' out with y'all!!! I really enjoyed reading the various posts...book excerpts...and now have more to ponder of...

Happy Samhain/Halloween!

Anna Shah Hoque
s7anna@yahoo.ca

Judy said...

Good night everyone!! I have had a fabulous time tonight!!!! Don't forget to turn your clocks back !!!


magnolias_1@msn.com

Sandra Sookoo said...

Thanks for stopping by!

Mitz said...

Thanks to all you who have posted here tonight. I had a good time reading everyones post and got some great information as well as new read ideas. It's been fun....

Good Night to ALL !!!!!

misty_labean@yahoo.com

Virginia C said...

Thanks for all the fun posts! A howlin' good Halloween was had by all!

gcwhiskas at aol dot com

Debby said...

Hope your Halloween was a good one!!

Makita Jazzqueen said...

Cool post! It made me smile... Your writing style is very funny, and very nice too! =) I'll be sure to stop by this time next year, and participate.
I'm adding you to my faves, i liked your blog very much.

Check out mine:
http://www.mkjazzqueen.blogspot.com
http://www.maryeastmacott.blogspot.com
http://www.everyday--stuff.blogspot.com

Sandra Sookoo said...

Thanks Makita. :-) That's my writing style. Humor filled :-) Feel free to check out my website
http://www.sandrasookoo.com