ENTER if you must...
but only if you dare.
I've heard them say
"an old witch lives there".
She's only a witch this time of year
the rest of the days
she's "This Grandmother" dear.
When the moon shines bright,
and the wind holds a chill...
a walk through her gardens
will bring such a thrill!
Tread lightly as you walk
so as not to disturb,
There are ghosts you can't see
though their cries may be heard.
Kiss this rose for safe passage
then click your heels twice...
Don't mind the little spider
He can be rather nice.
Pumpkin eyes
and witches brew
Magic in this garden
lends a mystical hue.
Don't touch the flowers!
That have a blue glow...
They'll cause a nasty itch,
they're poisonous you know.
This clematis seed head
will cast a magic spell...
if you turn into a pumpkin
I'll never tell.
Grasshoppers now simmering
in the old witches stew
made these bewitching holes...
bid these blossoms adieu.
Be careful where you step
you silly old fool
or you may find yourself
in that black pot too!
This poison petal...
will make your feet dance
and perhaps fill your heart
with totally wicked romance. ♥
Delirious dahlias
lost their silly minds
after bloomin' like crazy
they're a ghastly design.
The shadows of a thousand years
rise up again unseen,
Voices whisper in my trees,
“It will soon be Halloween!”
Halloween...
it seems to bring out the witch in me.
All content created by Carolyn Bush | Copyright © 2010 - 2013
All Rights Reserved | This Grandmother's Garden
Highland, Utah, USA
All Rights Reserved | This Grandmother's Garden
Highland, Utah, USA
How totally awesome! I love that first photo with the witch suspended by the door... how cool is that? I just love Halloween... I guess it brings out fond childhood memories of trick or treating :D Now I'll have to see about conjuring up a witchly brew! :D
ReplyDeleteHope you are well my sweet friend and thanks for the little Halloween treat:D
Hugs
Oh and I LOVE Halloween, too... but I guess that's not a big secret. Some of my fondest memories include becoming a witch... but just for a day.
DeleteThanks for dropping by my blog for a visit. You have the Halloween spirit well in hand with your front door a haunting delight for the little ones. I had to go back to the spider on the rose, when I scrolled down, I thought I saw it move - just a trick of my imagination I guess. :-)
ReplyDeleteSurely this is a magical post and that little spider probably was moving! :)
DeleteOh how I loved this!! The pictures are amazing! Do you really let kids have a halloween tromp through your garden? All lit up and with signs and such??What a wonderful idea!!
ReplyDeleteThhis read was purely delightful!!
Thank you!!
No, I don't. But wouldn't that be fun? So glad I made you smile,Gail.
DeleteYou put a lot of work into both the photography, and the decorating, both look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJen
So glad you enjoyed my little "make believe". It's always fun to put up a Halloween post.
DeleteA bewitching post! I thought that you were a sweet grandma but who knew you had this witchy side? So much fun!
ReplyDeleteOnly for Halloween dear friend... although my children might tell you otherwise.
DeleteSorry, safe passage or not, I'm not kissing any rose with a spider sitting on it! Happy Halloween to you and I hope I don't get turned into a witch, too!
ReplyDeleteOh, but being a witch is such fun! You really should give it a go.
DeleteCute post. Like what you've done with your decorating. Some people's decorations are really great the way they go all out and a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
Thanks Cher.. I do have fun!
DeleteTrès belles décoration. J'adore.
ReplyDeleteMerci!
DeleteWhat a fun post! I was just thinking the other day how interesting the dried-up, dormant and dead flower heads look. Perfect for a Halloween post!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteFun! Hope your Halloween is spooktacular. :o)
ReplyDeleteAnd yours, too!
DeleteIs that you in the last photo? You make a very convincing witch! And with your poem, I could believe that you would know exactly which plants to put into a witch's brew! I hope you have a great Halloween, and that your visitors don't get spooked! :)
ReplyDeleteIn my younger years... I am now a retired Witch. :)
DeleteNow I'm too frightened to come back to see your flowers! LOL
ReplyDeleteDon't worry... it all disappears after the hallowed eve.
DeleteStunning! Carolyn, your photos of dry flowers go well to your poem. I was startling looking at such pretty witch, happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteLove dead flowers... they tell such a story!
DeleteLove it..my flowers finally all died courtesy of the freeze we just had.
ReplyDeleteWe've had so many frosty mornings yet still there are a few blooms still dancing. Just a matter of time before they are nipped, too.
DeleteYou are such a fun person, Carolyn, and very creative! This grandmother has a pumpkin on her doorstep and that's the extent of her Halloween imagination. Well done! P. x
ReplyDeleteA pumpkin on your doorstep is good, Pam. As fun as it is... I suppose someday I will scale back. My posts will keep the memories alive. Thanks for coming!
DeleteYou have way too much fun!
ReplyDeleteAhh... so nice to see you here, my dear.
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