Monthly Archives: October 2012

Cat & Dog

Posted on October 31, 2012 by sandrabranum

In the spirit of Halloween and the macabre, here is another poem for you to peruse. Dog & Cat Poor kitty cat — you fool. Did you not think I would eat you if you ventured into my pen?   I … Continue reading →

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Poetry Rejects

Posted on October 30, 2012 by sandrabranum

In the spirit of Halloween and trick-or-treating, here are more of my submitted (and rejected) poetry.  These particular poems were submitted for a theater anthology.  The moral of this post is simple:  toughen up … continue to be brave and submit. … Continue reading →

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It’s October 28th, Charlie Brown!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by sandrabranum

TP streamers flow as they dangle from tree limbs in the crisp night air.     Closer and closer This Halloween approaches Are y’all ready?

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7 Days

Posted on October 25, 2012 by sandrabranum

There’s only 7 (now 6) days left until Halloween; so get those haikus written and posted.     Trick or treat I hear when I open my front door snatch them up for brew!   TP’d dotted houses decorate the … Continue reading →

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More Halloween Haikus

Posted on October 23, 2012 by sandrabranum

Old pillow cases stuffed to the brim with goodies we drag on the ground     Horror, mayhem, fright follow along with us’ns as we trick or treat!     Come you scared-y-cats My tricks or treats do await If you’re … Continue reading →

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Halloween Haikus

Posted on October 19, 2012 by sandrabranum

Well it’s that time again — Halloween.  The time for little goblins and ghouls to scare up candy and other goodies as they trek through the neighborhoods.  So in honor of this colorful, scary time of year, lets post some … Continue reading →

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Kindle Blues

Posted on October 16, 2012 by sandrabranum

Oh to tangibly hold the book in my hands To feel its pages as I turn them when once I thought it yucky To once again rejoice as printer’s ink invades my nose But these are the losses we now … Continue reading →

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Don’t Touch My Hair!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by sandrabranum

I promised y’all I would blog about why I don’t like my hair touched, and decided today’s a good day to do it since I’m reminiscing again.  You see my maternal Aunt Ginnie was a beautician.  When Sis and I were … Continue reading →

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Mr. Sammo

Posted on October 14, 2012 by sandrabranum

He invaded my life the day he climbed into my car. This mangy black and tan puppy  who was thirsty and starved for food and affection. Our bond was sealed that day as I drove him home to our new … Continue reading →

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Climate Change

Posted on October 14, 2012 by sandrabranum

The climate wavers from cold to hot as seasons decide whether or not to change though change is inevitable the climate disagrees and hopes to spring right into winter from summer but falls like the failing leaves to hang onto … Continue reading →

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