What a week it's been!
If you missed the outcome of my Insomnia, you can find it here.
You can find The Witching Hour, my entry to Susanna Leonard Hill's 3rd annual Halloweensie Contest, here.
But really I've been eating, sleeping, and breathing Halloween all month long, and now...
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| Courtesy of Matt Ward |
I feel like death warmed over.
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| Courtesy of GiggleBugg |
Nah, don't call Zombie Control just yet, it's only Post Halloween Stress Disorder (PHSD). Easily remedied with a bit of Five for Friday group therapy.
To join in, all you need to do is string five words together (plus title, if you like), leave it in the comments section, and I'll move it here so we can all enjoy. Easy peasy zombie squeasy. Don't fuss too much or bust a gut, it's just five words. You really can't go wrong.
Then, when you're done, hobble over to TeacherDance where Linda is hosting today's Poetry Friday hangover... I mean roundup. But try not to leave any limbs behind, okay?
PHSD
Zombie
is my
middle name
-Michelle, Today's Little Ditty
TUMMY STRESS
No more
cookie fingers
ever!
No more
cookie fingers
ever!
-Linda Baie, TeacherDance
COOKIE FINGERS SAY
(for Linda)
We'll be back
next year!
-Tabatha Yeatts, The Opposite of Indifference
NOVEMBER 1
Chocolate ghosts
empty
candy jar
-Laura Shovan, Author Amok
Too much candy equals gas...
-Richard McCray II
The porch light
is out.
-Regina Sokas
Still coffin up bone splinters.
-Jama Rattigan, Jama's Alphabet Soup
Kids gone.
Candy tithing begins.
-Buffy Silverman, Buffy's Blog
giddy giggles,
grouchiness
Halloween hangover
-Bridget Magee, wee words for wee ones
OVERLOAD
Sugar turns
kids to
monsters.
-Keri Collins Lewis, Keri Recommends
A thousand welcomes
to November!
-Ruth, There is no such thing as a God-forsaken Town
November starts
with sugar highs.
-George A. Heidenrich
HALLOWEEN IS OVER
The teacher
sighed with
relief.
-Mary Lee Hahn, A Year of Reading
BOO-HOO
Not enough
Halloween
in Europe!
-Renée LaTulippe, No Water River
Trick or Treat -
Too late?
-Robyn Hood Black, Life on the Deckle Edge
COOKIE FINGERS SAY
(for Linda)
We'll be back
next year!
-Tabatha Yeatts, The Opposite of Indifference
NOVEMBER 1
Chocolate ghosts
empty
candy jar
-Laura Shovan, Author Amok
Too much candy equals gas...
-Richard McCray II
The porch light
is out.
-Regina Sokas
Still coffin up bone splinters.
-Jama Rattigan, Jama's Alphabet Soup
Kids gone.
Candy tithing begins.
-Buffy Silverman, Buffy's Blog
giddy giggles,
grouchiness
Halloween hangover
-Bridget Magee, wee words for wee ones
OVERLOAD
Sugar turns
kids to
monsters.
-Keri Collins Lewis, Keri Recommends
A thousand welcomes
to November!
-Ruth, There is no such thing as a God-forsaken Town
November starts
with sugar highs.
-George A. Heidenrich
HALLOWEEN IS OVER
The teacher
sighed with
relief.
-Mary Lee Hahn, A Year of Reading
BOO-HOO
Not enough
Halloween
in Europe!
-Renée LaTulippe, No Water River
Trick or Treat -
Too late?
-Robyn Hood Black, Life on the Deckle Edge
I enjoyed every bit of your Halloween celebrations Michelle. The contest stories are good, including yours! Okay-my 5 words:
ReplyDeleteTummy Stress
No more
cookie fingers
ever!
Thanks for playing, Linda... and sorry about the indigestion!
DeleteI can't get over the Zombie Control Van. ?? My poem is for Linda:
ReplyDeleteCookie Fingers Say
We'll be back
next year!
I know... I wonder where I can pick one of vans up? Might come in handy. I love how your poem responds to Linda's-- very funny!
DeleteWhat a great post-Halloween prompt, Michelle.
ReplyDelete"November 1"
Chocolate ghosts
empty
candy jar
Thanks, Laura. Love the chocolate ghosts... the eerie trend continues!
DeleteToo much candy equals gas...
ReplyDeleteOoh, sorry to hear that. But thanks for playing!
DeleteThe porch light
ReplyDeleteis out.
It is indeed, and for that, I am thankful. Thanks for joining in, Regina!
DeleteStill coffin up bone splinters.
ReplyDeleteP.S. "Insomnia" is a scream. Can't let go of the head unhinging image and all those crickets.
Ha! Your 5-worder made me laugh out loud... not an easy feat given my current state. Glad you liked Insomnia. :)
DeleteEpic word play, Jama!
DeleteHysterical, Jama! Can't top that!
DeleteGreat response, Jama!
DeleteMichelle - I can see I missed some great fun! I've been working on our yard sale all week - yuck. I hate doing practical things and am always depressed that I'm not writing or hobnobbing with my writing peeps. I guess you're exhausted for another reason! WINK!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I hate the practical stuff too and neglect it at every opportunity. Hope your yard sale goes well, though!
DeleteKids gone.
ReplyDeleteCandy tithing begins.
This year I bought extra... Mama's secret stash. ;)
DeleteMy father used to institute a candy tax. The big stinker.
DeleteFun post, Michelle! I especially like the Group Therapy cartoon! hee-hee!
ReplyDeleteHere is my 5:
giddy giggles,
grouchiness
Halloween hangover
Does this describe you or your kids? Or maybe both... that's how it is in my house!
DeleteOverload
ReplyDeleteSugar turns
kids to
monsters.
Yup. Mama speaks the truth!
DeleteA thousand welcomes
ReplyDeleteto November!
Love November! Bring it on!
DeleteNovember starts
ReplyDeletewith sugar highs.
The season of eating has begun!
DeleteHalloween Is Over
ReplyDeleteThe teacher
sighed with
relief.
Bet some of those little goblins are sleepwalking through the hallways come November 1st!
DeleteMichelle, this is so much fun! But I think my favorite part is "Don't fuss too much or bust a gut, it's just five words."
ReplyDeleteHA! And yet...I am unable to string five words together. I will enjoy everyone else's!
Well, okay, here are five:
ReplyDeleteBOO-HOO
Not enough
Halloween
in Europe!
Yay! You did it! And no guts were busted, right? Delighted you joined in, Renée. :)
DeleteWow, Michelle! You had some great responses to this prompt. I especially loved Jama's poem.
ReplyDeleteI know-- I'm thrilled! PHSD much be more universal than I thought.
DeleteTrick or Treat -
ReplyDeleteToo late?
What a fun post, and I need to circle back around and dare to follow the links. Thanks for the spooky fun, Michelle!
Never too late for you, Robyn. :) Thanks for joining in!
DeleteSo much fun, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteThat's only 4 words, Becky. ;)
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