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2024 #FallWritingFrenzy Entry!

katiebrandyberry

You all know I love a good writing contest! I was so excited when the #FallWritingFrenzy photo inspiration got posted. I immediately felt connected to the adorable Super-Pup and knew he would be the star of my story. Super-Pup reminds me of our family dog, Derby, who passed away earlier this year. We loved dressing Derby up in ridiculous costumes at Halloween. Derby - this one is for you!


Credit: Unsplash via Kerwinelias


OCTOBER 31ST THE WORST (200 WC)

by Katie Brandyberry

 

 

I dread October thirty-first.

Halloween’s the very worst.


I dread my family’s hectic day.

Too busy to walk or play.

I dread the monsters, mummies, ghosts.

But what I dread the very most?


This silly costume. Super-Pup?

My humans can’t stop cracking up.

 

I tuck my tail. Accept my fate.

Will this day end? I cannot wait.

 

Darkness falls. Werewolves arrive.

That Frankenstein sure looks alive.

 

Vampires straight from the grave?

Super-Pup’s not very brave.

 

I run inside and tuck my tail.

Then I hear a tiny wail.

 

I know that noise. My ears perk up.

Sounds like a case for… 

SUPER-PUP!

 

Near the table, down below,

I find the cutest Witch I know.

 

Turns out Witches get scared too.

Super-Pup knows what to do.

 

I cuddle close and lick her face.

She snuggles in a tight embrace.

 

She rubs my belly. Scratches ears.

Tells me what I love to hear.

 

“Who’s a good boy?” “I love you.”

“I’m glad this dreaded day is through.”

 

I understand just what she means.

(I also dreaded Halloween.)

 

But snuggled tight with my best friend,

I wish this day would never end.

 

I’ve changed my mind, I must confess.

Halloween’s the very best.

 

 

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Randi Lynn Mrvos
Randi Lynn Mrvos
Oct 09, 2024

So, so cute! Love the sweet ending.

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