On All Hallows Eve, the Tangle Heart Tree catches spirits and holds them until Prime’s light collects them.
Sun sets, darkness falls
All Hallows Eve calls
Thirsty spirits to scratch and claw at the walls of Sheol
Licking sweet honied milk poured from sorcerer’s bowl
Conjured spirits slip through holes
Prey on wandering, long lost souls
Free to find and eat their fills
Until Prime’s light reclaims their wills
Sun rises spirits pulled asunder
Sorcerer’s bowl lies emptied, plundered
The Incognito Pear tree is under on All Hallows Eve where the spirits get tangled trying to get out of Sheol.
Santa Cynthia prays all night on All Hallows Eve for our souls to be safe from the spirits released by sorcerers’ milk and honey.
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Wonderful, Tim. Magical, in fact. I especially enjoyed these two lines, “Conjured spirits slip through holes
Prey on wandering, long lost souls” I like how slip and lost feel together. Great poem.
Thanks for the wonderful comment, Jeff. Those lines do have a nice cadence.
You’re most welcome, Tim. They do, indeed.
It’s the Bard’s calling out a warning like a fog horn in the night.
Hahaha! Thanks, Cheyenne.
You are most welcome, Timothy.
Tis the night for protection crystals to, well, protect. The reflection tree is truly magnificent and wonder worthy. Thanks for sharing the verse and images.
Thank you, Maj & Sher. Did you get trick or treaters?
No trick or treaters. Our neighborhood is known for slim pickings. Much better loot in other portions of town.
That nice unless you’re into seeing the little ghoulies.
Splendid shots!
Thanks, Samruddhi.
The candy is gone and the lights are out! A perfect post to read at the end of Halloween. 🎃
Thanks, Michele. Did you get a lot of little ghoulies scratching at our door?
More than I thought we would have. How about you?
We never get trick or treaters. We have real ghoulies roaming the property at night. It’s too dark and scary. I can’t remember ever having trick or treaters.
That is how our house was in Tucson – no street lights, set back off the road, pokey and prickly property, and countless critters. It took some getting used to, but I do miss it and the incredible view we had of the city.
I’ll bet you miss it. Sounds like it was a lovely place. I like Tuscon.
I do. We had many visitors and a few residents – deer, bobcats, bats, a Gila monster, snakes, javelina, many different birds, including owls, and lizards and large spiders. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I thought it was cool, coexisting with the critters. Tucson has such a different vibe than Phoenix. Great people in the Old Pueblo.
May Santa Cynthia keep us safe from zombies!
Thanks, Brian. I think she will. Speaking of Zombies did you see this video? https://youtu.be/vUlBD6DQMFM. You may like this on too. It’s in Italian: https://youtu.be/jxRRYfsEXxw
Definitely have not seen those vids – first one would put Alec Baldwin in a catatonic state! Catchy tune on the second one – obviously she remembered the number one. rule of Zombieland – cardio. Thanks for sharing.
I thought you might enjoy those. When she goes in the cafe and al the zombies turn she’s like “Oh brother. Her we go again.”
Gorgeous prose and photography Timothy. Happy Halloween!
Thanks, Cindy.
Beautiful pictures!!
Thanks, Ebar.
What a phenomenal poem! Loved the metaphor of “sorcerer’s milk and honey” Made it all the more Halloween-ish. The pictures, although gorgeous as ever, look particularly spooky today.
“All Hallows Eve calls
Thirsty spirits to scratch and claw at the walls of Sheol
Licking sweet honied milk poured from sorcerer’s bowl”- Such a fabulous line!
I’ve saved this post so I never ever forget it 😀 So so wonderful!
And oh, the Santa Cynthia one is Cindy’s tree 😉
Yes it is.
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Sam. You can copy the text out and save it you would like. Sorcerers and Sorceresses dig holes in the ground and pour milk and honey in the holes to conjure spirits in The Odyssey, in the Bible, and other ancient texts. There might be a similar practice in Indian literature.
Hmm I understood the conjuring the spirits part but didn’t know it’s a reference from the Holy Bible. The more you know. Thank you!! 😊
I love your poem, Timothy, as well as your images and feel save from bad spirits:)
Thanks, Martina. We need a lot of protection these days.
Perfection for Hallow’s eve Timothy. Truly amazing photograph.
Thanks, Holly. You tree did a good job last night.
You must hug it for me then timothy. I’m a tree hugger for sure!
I whispered sweet nothings to it.
Did anyone see you?😏
No. It was dark and scary out.
I’m sure you made quite a pair out there in the dark and scary night. I hope you sent my love to the Tangle Heart💚
Yes, I did and I tell her how much you love her every time I see her.
Ahhhh, I do! I really do!
I now pronounce you Holly and THT! I’ll kiss the THT for you.
You’re are a fabulous liaison (?). Both the THT and I appreciated your passing along our love notes.
Love it!
Thanks, Shey.
Beautiful poem and images!
Thanks, Gabriela. You survived Halloween okay?
Hi Timothy. I do not know how I did it but I did it 🙂 I hope you guys had a great Halloween.
The kitties had a ball. We don’t celebrate otherwise.
I am glad the kitties were happy 🙂
Oh this is sooooo beautiful. I love your poem and the images. That image of Holly’s tree is so beautiful.. shining so bright. Love my praying Santa Cynthia protecting through the night. I almost used her on halloween but waiting for something to really “grab me.” 🤣
You’re friends with Dwight right Roth poetry.. 💖
Your sainted tree was a dear in helping us battle spritis of the night. Between it and the THT all was safe. I do not follow Dwight. I looked him up. Thanks, Cindy.
Those are beautiful trees and writing, Tim.
Thanks, Lavinia.
You have outdone yourself, Timothy! Images and poem are wonderful!
Thanks for the great comment, Dale.
I speak the truth!
What a beautiful post, poem, and photos! Happy November, Tim!
Thanks, Tiffany. Happy November and dia de los muertos.
Oh, my, my friend, words and images live in such harmony within you. What a poem and look, my as above so below Incognito tree! 😉 Happy November and Happy All Saints Day!
Thank you, Marina. You tree is good an tangling up spirits. Happy November and dia de los muertos.
Thank YOU, my friend!
Love your first picture!
Thanks, YellwoCable.
Wow!! Perfect!
Fabulous Hallowe’en post, Tim!
I love the shots, especially the THT shot. Spectacular.
Anyway, I’m working away over on Art Gowns.
I decided I needed a THT pic, different than the ones I have, which I’ve mostly used.
I dragged this one off, no problem.
Let me know if it’s okay!
Not a problem on the image. I also have lots of photos of the THT and your tree that don’t get published. Thanks, Resa.
Oh.. cool! Thank you!
Lol, I’ll be around asking soon enough!
I hope it doesn’t cloud over during magic hour. I want 1 last shot!
Beautiful words! A treat to read.💙
Thanks, Arshi.
What a lovely poem Tim and the photographs are so beautiful. Sending lots of hugs xoxoxox
Thanks, Joni. I appreciate your comments.
I probably talk too much but I enjoy my friends on line but I also know everyone is busy. I like to go into your site when I can get the computer out and take my time. Sending my love. ❤️
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Love the poem and the photos!
Thanks, Dawn.
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing
You are welcome, dream girl. Thanks for dropping by.
A beautiful post, Tim. Sorry I missed it until now. Hugs on the wing!
Thanks, Teagan.