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Deck the Haunted Halls

A Holiday Tug of War

By Amber BristowPublished 8 months ago 1 min read
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'Twas the season of goblins, of witches and ghosts,

Of pumpkins and spiderwebs, what we love most.

I decorated the house for Halloween with glee,

But the internet whispered, "Christmas, come to me!"

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In the midst of my spooky, eerie delight,

Mariah Carey sang, "You're in my sight!"

"All I Want for Christmas," she belted with cheer,

While I clung to my jack-o'-lantern, trembling with fear.

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White Christmas by Bing Crosby, snow-covered and sweet,

Made me long for candy canes, under the tree so neat.

Wham's "Last Christmas," although my favourite tune,

Felt out of place beneath October's moon.

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Oh, how I adore Christmas, it's true,

But can't we give Halloween its rightful due?

Monster Mash, though not quite as jolly and bright,

Deserves some love in these chilly October nights.

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So, I ask with a grin, as I carve my pumpkin's face,

Why's Christmas in October, trying to win the race?

Let's savour each season, in its own perfect way,

Before Rudolph and Santa lead the holiday parade.

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Amber Bristow

Regularly participating in writing challenges and #writerslift on Twitter

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  • Test7 months ago

    The poem is well-written and easy to read.

  • Lol, if that ain't what's always happening. Loved your poem!

  • Kelsey Clarey8 months ago

    Too real! Like I love Christmas, but I'd like to enjoy Halloween first and not see the Christmas decorations already hitting the shelves!

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