October World
October Challenge Entry
Come one, come all
to the October show
Jack-o-lanterns flicker softly
and the shadows start to grow
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Come along
don't be afraid
the ciders warm
as the summer fades
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The streets are paved
with autumn leaves
and porch lights glow
under gloomy eaves
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There's glitter woven
in the cobweb thread
and a bonfire crackling
just up ahead
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Fuzzy little spiders
soft as velvet bows
crawl along on the ground
and tickle your toes
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Tucked deep away
in October City
Spooklings sing and dance
to a fun little ditty
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Step right inside
through the crooked door
wipe your boots
on the creaky floor
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Everyone's scared
but I'm not phased
I'm in love with the things
that make people afraid
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If you're too loud or too strange
If you've never fit the frame
If your magic feels misplaced
come on in, we're just the same
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There's a seat for every monster
every ghost and every ghoul
If you've ever felt too different
here, that makes you powerful
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We've got laughter in our graveyard
creepy smiles in the gloom
and a choir of little weirdos
singing magic from their tomb
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If you're too bright, or too dark
you're safe here, don't fall apart
all our hearts beat off rhythm
That's the beauty. We are art.
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Here the broken things are treasured
Here the strange ones lead the way
Here your quirks are sacred magic
and your strangeness gets to play
🎃 👻 🦇 🕷️ 💀 🕯️ 🧛♂️ 🧟♀️
Take my hand, step through the doorway
Leave September far behind
In October, sweet and spooky
every misfit's redefined
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Welcome to a world
where the odd balls get to shine
where being different feels like comfort
and the strange is by design
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Raise your claws and crooked crowns
let your freaky flag unfurl
You belong here, little oddling
Welcome to October World
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About the Creator
Sara Wilson
I love Ugly Things.
I try and be active AND interactive.
I write... whatever I feel.
Sometimes it's happy.. sometimes it isn't. But it's real. And it's me.
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