The Season of Halloween

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The provided content is an acrostic poem reflecting on the eerie nature of Halloween amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract

The text presents "The Season of Halloween," an acrostic poem by Geetika Sethi, which captures the essence of Halloween set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. The poem, using each letter of "Halloween" to convey a sentiment, expresses the amplified fear and uncertainty during a time traditionally associated with scares, while also acknowledging the gloom that the pandemic has cast over the festive season. The accompanying narrative highlights the contrast between the usual Halloween festivities and the subdued celebrations due to COVID-19, questioning which is more frightening. Despite the somber tone, the author ends with a note of hope, anticipating the end of the pandemic and the return to normalcy and other joyous festivities.

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The author views Halloween as a period of fear and darkness, which is intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is a sense of loneliness and lethargy that pervades the holiday season during these challenging times.
The poem suggests that the pandemic has brought about depressive feelings, overshadowing the usual excitement associated with Halloween.
The author ponders the comparison between the inherent scare of Halloween and the real-world threat of COVID-19, implying that the latter may be more terrifying.
Despite the current situation, the author maintains an optimistic outlook, believing in the eventual arrival of happiness and the resumption of normal festivities post-Halloween and post-pandemic.

An acrostic explanation of the raised spirits keeping in mind the scary battle between Covid19 and Halloween.

H alloween is all about dread A ll about darkness, about scare L onesome and such difficult times L ethargic moments filling the day O ver depressive memories and tunes W ondering if happiness was near to E ven come and knock then at my door E verlastingly to stay forever and then N ever ever to go away…come what may!

The season of Halloween is actually nothing but scare. And with this thought in mind, I wrote this Acrostic Poem on Halloween. That one day surely creates turmoil in the lives of people — in case of dressing up and showing up. No wonder the dark night is a scary one especially now in Covid 19 times when one actually wonders what’s more scary — Halloween or Covid 19? But don't forget, after every darkness there is dawn. Let’s soon be ready to welcome other festivities post-Halloween.

Poetry

The Season of Halloween

An acrostic explanation of the raised spirits keeping in mind the scary battle between Covid19 and Halloween.