https://dversepoets.com/ invites poets to write a haibun on Hallowe’en
Today someone accused me of being a poet. A haibun is a Japanese literary form that blends prose with haiku, creating a meditative and evocative narrative. So here goes.
Hallowe’en in an Australian suburb is mostly a commercial venture. The faux pumpkins, skeletons and witches have stood sentry with the store greeters for several weeks now. With some incongruence, Santas, reindeer, snow creatures and Christmas trees are now appearing among them. This Friday, our bowl of wrapped sweets will be ready. Our lane is off the beaten track, but “be prepared” has always been our motto. This weekend, our minds will turn to the communion of saints, which All Hallows Eve heralds. As ever, a deep subterranean stream runs beneath the froth and bubble of ringing tills and beeping point of sale terminals.
Cloud of witnesses
Surrounds crazed activities
Holding all in peace.
(c) Dennis Ryle, October 2025
Wondering Pilgrim 
I like your reference to the more spiritual aspect, the communion of souls. So close at this time of year. Beautiful.
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The spirital aspect is what matters to me as well…. remembering the dead, but I will make sure we have some candy ready for the weekend.
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