IMO lyrics are poems, whether or not they're intended to have a tune and whether or not that tune is original or preexisting. But I have no connection to the Hugos and don't know if or where there's an official answer.

... and this playlist. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wlh...

I have two recs for you: this song ... billbrendasutton.bandcamp.com/track/bask-y...

I keep a list of real howlers I've encountered over the years. I won't say which publisher this was.

World of Oil Supply

- Southwest Asia 67%

- North Africa 4%

- Other World Religions 25%

Yesterday, for the first time, I seriously considered changing my affiliation from Dem to Independent. But then I wouldn't have a vote in primaries*, so I'm staying, at least for now.

*I think that differs by state, but it's how it is here in Florida.

"We will keep fighting," he said, hours before the group he led stopped fighting.

And store it in a home that they may not have or that might not have a working freezer.

"Do what Peggy says!"

Here's another album-full. Especially recommended: "Dear Gina," an entire original horror story told in 4 minutes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEBk...

About Halloween specifically? Or just spooky stuff in general? If you mean the second, well, let me introduce you to filk. There's lots of horror-type songs there! Here's an album-full. margaretkristoph.bandcamp.com/album/moon-s...

"We're a very knowledgeable family."

I've seen it only once. I went in completely unspoiled and loved it. I should check it out again.

(I gotta tag @brunsworks.bsky.social for this one!)

This song played behind a wordless skit I was in at @necronomicontampa.bsky.social so I played it a bunch to nail my cues.

In a trivia contest at the same con, I got a music question that mentioned a 1950s horror movie and a catchy tune and then played it. Or started to.

🎶Doot-doo-doo--🎶 BUZZ! 😁

(There are some legit reasons I have not to go, not least because Mr. Atom and I haven’t had our fall vaccinations yet. But if I’m being honest, it’s mostly fear. I collapse in crises. If I’m arrested or threatened, I’m likely to fall apart, and that won’t help anyone.)

Stay safe, my siblings and cousins,
All those who will march for our land.
Stay safe, I pray for the lot of you …
And please try to understand.

2/3

🎶They lost Richard Three by buliding a parking lot