Thursday, October 27, 2011

'Twas a Few Days Before Halloween...

and all through the house...
Things were in readiness, even the mouse...

The pumpkins were lined by the front door with care
In hopes that Trick or Treaters soon would be there ...



Wrinkled witches hands reached sneaky and slow
To grab some of the treats piled up and ready to go...

Scary pumpkin heads watched with diabolical glee
for the first sign of children....ready to flee...


And Pa in his witch hat...


And me with nails painted black...


Had just settled down for TV and a snack...


When what to did appear before our wondering eyes,
But a weiner dog dressed, in a Halloween disguise.


Oh he begged with his eyes and he howled most forlorn,
For Kit-kats, for Dots, for M&M's and candy corn.

To his great disgust we had to refuse
and when he turned around we saw he had a broom!!!!

And showing his fangs he gave us such fright...
when he barked out these words "It's almost Halloween night...


protect all the candy because I'm coming back"
And off he flew on his broom without getting a snack!


We went back in the house and were feeling quite wary.
Because it was almost Halloween and a hungry weiner dog is scary...

...and what we saw by his food dish gave us another great fright...
Ooooooh....there's nothing as scary on an almost Halloween night.



Hey....don't hate me because I'm poetic.

Sigh...

Oh...and...

BOO!!!!!

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39 comments:

Barbara F. said...

You are poetic, Jenny! Creative mind!! This was adorable, love your doggie. Happy Halloween!! xo

Pat said...

Terrific post, Miss Jenny! And I so have a soft spot for DOTS! Can I come to your house for Trick or Treat??

(By the way - your decorations look wonderful:o)

ellen b. said...

Love your Halloween rhyme and decor! That is scary to have empty bowls. Mine have emptied out a couple times already. OYE!

maryelizabethroche said...

Jenny...you have "yoga toes"!
Lucky you! I'm jealous...my toes are all scrunched together and when I attend any yoga class there's always someone who points out my flawed toes!!
(Just thought I'd let you know your toes make me jealous)

21 Wits said...

Oh bravo for helping to save oh Halloween night, I almost had a bit of fright at those fangs...until I saw the old creepy hands of the might old witch ready to grab every candy she could...oh yes this is but a sweet reminder of what Halloween night is all about! Hooray, the wicked witch and all her sisters live on tonight perhaps out in the old pumpkin patch...which reminds me, are your little pumpkins still alive on the vine?

Unknown said...

LOL, this was great... I love rhyme of course and it's just awesomly creative with all the rhyming and pics to go along with it all while sticking to the "Twas the Night Before Xmas" scheme. Excellent:-)

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Oh Miss Jenny...we could never ever hate you.

I loved both your pictures and this post!!! What fun!

God bless and have a fun filled day.

I bought my candy and popped it in the freezer...outta sight...outta mind...well...sort of!!! Heeehehee!

Lola said...

Great post - got frightening Halloween pics of some dogs (and cats etc) over at my place too!

XOXO LOLA:)

Alphabe-Thursday

Susan Anderson said...

Loved it, Jenny! I did a little Halloween poem myself.

Great minds think alike.

=)

Monica said...

Awesome rhyme and love your decorations! (Did you break down and buy more at Target??) LOVE Oscar's green eyes in that pic!

cj Schlottman said...

I love this spooky poem! Especially love your use of "The Night Before Christmas" cadence. Very clever!

Namaste........cj

Ms. A said...

Thank you, Jenny... I needed a chuckle!

Francisca said...

Well done, Ms Jenny... and BOO right back at ya! LOL!

jen said...

That was clever. What is it about dogs that they always want to eat junk food? What is it about me that I always want to eat junk food?

anitamombanita said...

cute. I'm a total Halloween slacker. We live in the woods, so no trick-or-treaters, therefore no impetus to decorate. ;)

Judie said...

Well, you seem to have recovered from the Tuesday festivities very nicely! Oskar looks happy to be part of Halloween!

You forgot to take some pumpkin fudge home with you. Too bad!!

Bookie said...

Testing since Blogger won't let me leave comment.

Holly said...

This is so cute!!! Love the scary, green eyes on the dog and all the lovely props!!! He posed so nicely for you too!!
Hope you have a spooktacular halloween!

Kathy Felsted Usher said...

Hey, another zombie dog! I love them both!

Caroline said...

Love the twist on your "Twas the night!" So stinkin' cute!!! Have a scary halloween ;).

Ames said...

That Oskar sure is scary! And darn it I didn't get any pumpkin fudge either!! But I got a nice Halloween card with some pumpkin Stash tea tucked inside the card! :)~Ames

The Quintessential Magpie said...

I'm howling (more like BAYING) at the moon in laughter! Love this. You are a scream, Jenny! LOL!

And you are a sweetie. Got the surprise. Love you to the moon and back, my friend.

XOXOXO,

Sheila... who loves wiener dogs, that one in particular!

Unknown said...

You are just so adorable, Jenny! I love this little Halloween poem :) Looks like you are all ready for Halloween!

Dazee Dreamer said...

*clapping like crazy*
That was A.W.E.S.O.M.E.

Terra said...

Ever so cute!

storybeader said...

too funny. would like to see the weiner dog fly. That would be scary! Boo to you too! {:-D

Busy Bee Suz said...

Oh Oskar...you naughty naughty witch dog!!!!
This was the cutest thing ever Jenny.
I wish I could trick or treat in your 'hood!!!

Pondside said...

....and some people think that cats are the ones associated with witches! Oskar showed them!
That was so cute - and Mr Jenny and Oskar are very good sports indeed!

Cheryl D. said...

The dog was so scary! The way he bared his teeth.

Yikes!

I'm really shaking here!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

What a poet you are. Enjoyed every line of it! That weiner dog looks a bit fierce. So sad that he didn't get a treat. I have a feeling that his trick are not over yet. Happy Halloween to you!

H said...

BOO to you too :D

You have fun waiting for all those giggling children.

Julie Kwiatkowski Schuler said...

I've got deja vu! Did you do a Halloween poem last year? The picture of the doggie fangs sparks a memory. Your doggie is cute as can be.

vivian said...

Yay! Im loving that spooky weiner doggie! great halloween fun here! did you see my halloween poem? you have to check back a post, its from last week.
Happy Friday witchy woman!
xo
vivian

Birgit said...

Who could ever hate you for anything?! I LOVE this post -- great poems, great photos. :)

Hugs,
Birgit

Amy said...

Ooooh! I love your decor! This season is honestly my favorite, because the colors are so rich and warm. P.S. What a fun poem. :) You make me smile.

Splendid Little Stars said...

BOO!

scary funny!
cute little witchie weiner dog!

fun post, Jenny!

Pat Tillett said...

Nice halloween pics and what a cute poem to go with them!

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

Such an enjoyable and fun post, with terrific photos, Jenny!

I'm lacked Halloween spirit this year..

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

What a great laugh! So clever. laurie @ http://dealingwithmyinnercritic.blogspot.com/