Spillwords publishes “Treats only, Please!”

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

I don’t like scary movies! As a teenager, I saw my fill, and the movie that did me in was The Amityville Horror! I was housesitting with my best friend, Melissa, and why we thought going to see this movie was a good idea, I’ll never know. But into the night, every strange sound in the house just about ejected us from our beds! The toilet gurgling, the wind outside, the creaking of the house, the refrigerator whine, our imaginations! Now, as an adult, the news of world events and events in my own country are frightening enough! Who needs Jason, Michael, Chucky, or Freddie?!!! 👻

So, when I read about Spillwords asking for Halloween submissions, I thought, hmmm, scary isn’t my genre. Then I reminisced to the Halloween nights when our children went trick-or-treating in their cute costumes, and behold, a fun, light poem was born. 😁🎃 I’m thrilled that Spillwords liked it enough to publish it in their Halloween collection. My heart is filled with gratitude to Dagmara K. and her team for sharing my writing again within such a talented community.
And now for a snippet…

Treats only, Please

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
as they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment”
There’s no need for…

To read the full poem, fly on over to Spillwords by clicking here, and I hope you’ll give it a 🧡 while you’re there! If you have any thoughts, don’t be shy, leave a comment! Does my backstory and poem resonate with you?
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I appreciate your visit, and wish you a wonderful weekend ahead!
Stay well, happy, and safe! ❤️🍁

Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites ©2024 – All rights reserved.
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81 thoughts on “Spillwords publishes “Treats only, Please!””

  3. What a cute poem, perfect for Halloween. I loved making costumes for the kids and taking them trick or treating. I cannot watch scary movies, never could even as a teenager.

  5. Oh…Amityville! Me, too! I got sucked in and didn’t realize how scary it would be. Thank you for sharing your delightful poem. It’s in keeping with the amount of mystery I can handle during Halloween season. The enchanting variety! 🥰

    1. That’s how Melissa and I felt, and boy, did we pay for it that night! 🙂 Thanks so much, Vicki! I’m glad you liked my version of Halloween fun! Enchanting is a perfect approach for this October event! 💜🎃

  7. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar D.L. Finn, Author

    Amityville was a scary one, Lauren! The Exorcist is the one that terrified me way back when. Loved your sweet Halloween poem and left it a heart. Xo

  8. I can’t handle scary movies either, but I did see Amityville Horror. Hard to shake that one. Your poem captures the fun spirit of Halloween.

  12. Lovely verse dear Lauren, I am like you, I do not like horror …. Halloween I know here in England is now getting more and more popular with the youngsters…. And can be lots of fun for them…

    Big congratulations on your publication over a Spillwords 🙂 wonderful achievement…
    Have a lovely weekend to come Lauren xx Much love my friend xx ❤

    1. Thanks for your lovely wishes, Sue, and for adding to the conversation! So far, more have been into fun than horror. 🙂 We had lots of fun when the kids were younger, but even their costumes were mild. Have a wonderful weekend, too, and lots of love and hugs are coming your way! ❤️🎃🤗💜👻🌷

    1. I’m finding that most so far aren’t fans of horror, Cindy. And yes, I broke the mold and took a chance in submitting a fun poem. So, I’m thrilled that SW published it. Thanks for your kind words, my friend. 💜👻🎃

    1. Thanks for your good wishes and kind words, Mary. I’m happy you liked my poem. It was fun to reminisce about the older days with the kids. And yes, reality is scary enough. Have a wonderful Friday, and it’s great to connect with you! ❤️🥰

  23. Sweet seasonal imagery, Lauren! The ending brought smiles. 🍬 I am with you on the subject of scary movies. I watched them all as a kid. They gave me nightmares then and I am certain they would again. 🙅🏻‍♀️ Happy Halloween!

    1. Thank you, Steve! Your wonderful words make my day, and I replied to your comment on SW. Thanks for popping over there too! Have a great weekend! We’re going to look at trailers and rec vans today, so it should be fun. Happy early Halloween too! 🎃👻🤗

    1. Thanks so much, Mike! This poem is my kind of Halloween after seeing those scary movies as a teen. 🙂 I was thrilled to get the email from Dagmara that she was going to publish it, which is always an honor. Happy early Halloween and have a great weekend, my friend. 🎃👻🤗

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