Creative Traditional:

[Sealiah]

Samhain isn't actually rooted in evil. It was a time to respect the dead, and to send them your regards. It was also the new year, a time to reflect on the lessons of the last year, and to focus on goals for the new.

The 'evil' that some speak of is more rooted in the fact that the veil would thin, and the spirits of the dead would walk the earth. Most monotheistic cultures find this evil, but truthfully, I dont' understand why. :shrug:

[Terence]

Thank you Kim, I am most honoured by your glowing response. Wow, I don't know what to say but Thank You. And I hope you had an enjoyable Halloween.

Terence

[Terence]

Hi Sealiah, thank you for your response.

My poem is trying to point out exactly what you say. There ARE a lot of myths and bad press regarding that particular celebration, unfortuantely many of them originating from the Christian churches' attempts to discredit the Druids, witchcraft and their superstitions/practices. I'm not personally a pagan but I do find the whole culture fascinating.

Terence

[Aumakua]

Wow.. o_o You're style of writing is so unique!!! I've read two of your poems so far and i can't compare them to any other poems i've ever read! Awesome job