If you go out on Halloween night
be prepared for a scary fright
if the moon is shining bright
and bats fly out of sight
beware of ghouls
who hold you tight
and witches
who shout
BOO!
Did you figure it out? Here is a hint--count lines, count syllables.
This is a nonce form based on the number 9. There are 9 lines in this poem and nine syllables in the first line and one less syllable in each consecutive line, ending with a one syllable line. Would you like to try writing a poem in this form? Have fun.
