John Everett Millais, “The Somnambulist.”
Walls
dissolve
on this night–
All Hallows’ Eve
when the fairies ride,
and ghostly presences
shimmer, translucent figures
beckon from burial plots. “Come,”
they whisper, and you see the ground turned
waiting—waiting for you—one push—you wake.
An etheree for Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday using synonyms for dig and grave.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Thumbs up! The visual aided in the buildup.
Thank you, Frank.
Perfect!
Thank you! 🙂
🙂 You’re so welcome, I enjoyed this !
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Eek! I’m such a chicken. 🙂
Hahaha. 🙂
A day early but definitely perfection!
Thank you, Dale. Meant for the season, not for the day (actually two days early). 😉
Is not All Hallow’s Even on the 30th?
But hey, I am with you – it’s in the spirit of the season
No, Halloween IS All Hallows’ Eve. The next day is All Hallows Day or All Saints Day.
Silly me… I knew that!
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And not giving a fig about all these damned pumpkins, treats and tricks. Bah!
Hahahaha. Not when there are nightmare ghosts to watch out for. 😉
Solely self-created.
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Wow!
Thanks! 🙂
Yes great build up. Ominous. (K)
Thank you very much!
This is way spooky. I love it.
Thank you so much!
This was a mysterious and eerie “etheree,” Merril. Ooh, leaving me shivering.
Then I did my job. 🙂 Thanks, Robin!
This is delightfully spooky! I love it, Merril! ❤
Thanks, Colleen!
Lovely! Very great flavor for Halloween.
Thank you very much!
You have just described my middle-of-the-nights. :-0
Thank you, and oh dear!
Hi, Merril! Amazing! I sleepwalk so this was especially creepy. I loved it! 😀 xo
Thanks, Vashti. Yikes! Stay safe!
Aww. Thank you. No worries, my house is somnambulist-proofed. 😉