
It’s quiet on the prairie land,
Save whispers in the leaves,
I’m safe above coyote’s band
Because they can’t climb trees.

Beware, I say, of Halloween,
When spooks and bats abound,
When ghosts at night drift in between
The witches swirling ’round.
Don’t fret for me, I set the scene,
With orange fur and black,
I play my part on Halloween,
I yowl and arch my back.
So run coyotes, run away,
Until that black night’s done,
Your pack will be afraid to stay,
I’ll be the bravest one.
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October 24, 2026 at 2:47 pm
Aww….this is wonderful–both the poem and the photos!
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October 24, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Thanks, Julie. I don’t like too much horror at Halloween (or any time), but this pretty kitty just had the right colours.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:16 pm
I had started to comment about not liking the horror part of Halloween, but it didn’t post. I was a reading teacher for many years, (first grade) and this has a lovely Halloween spirit without the gore, great photos and a lovely ending. It’s the kind of thing I would have liked my young students to read. Way to go!
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October 24, 2026 at 3:21 pm
Hey!! So was I. I taught grade one (and sometimes 1-2, or 2) for years, and I’ve always felt it was not right to frighten little kids with horror at Halloween or any other time. So glad to have your sensible support. Thanks, Julie.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Hurrah for great minds thinking alike! 😉
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October 24, 2026 at 3:48 pm
YES!
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October 24, 2026 at 2:52 pm
That is perfect. I’m happy for the cat.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:04 pm
I’ve always loved dogs, but I love cats just as much. This one was particularly pretty.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
I love the poem and the photos.
Here in Ireland, fireworks are the issue for pets at Hallowe’en. They’re illegal, but that doesn’t appear to be a deterrent
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October 24, 2026 at 3:04 pm
It must be terrifying for them. I know where my pets would be in that case. Safe with me in the house.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:06 pm
Wonderful! I love the poem and photo, Anneli. ❤️
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October 24, 2026 at 3:06 pm
Thank you, John.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:07 pm
You’re welcome Anneli, and thanks for stopping by my humble blog often. ☺️
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October 24, 2026 at 3:10 pm
My pleasure, John.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:42 pm
I love your poem and your photos, too. 🎃
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October 24, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Thanks so much, Lynette.
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October 24, 2026 at 4:21 pm
Brave cat calling the coyotes and Halloween spirits. 😊
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October 24, 2026 at 4:23 pm
Cuddly calico cat!
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October 24, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Crazy calico calling carnivorous coyotes.
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