Dinner is early, darkness is near
the kids have their supper, the adults drink beer.
Children scamper off, and change into disguises,
they come in many forms, and many different sizes.
Witches, and goblins, and ghosts, and fairies,
princesses, and cinderellas, and even Drew Careys.
Monsters and animals like cute little dogs,
and bunnies, and kitties, and hopping green frogs
These are the costumes that wander the streets,
after dark, they knock, requesting trick or treats
And the adults open the doors and pass out the loot,
and peek at the costumes, and comment “they’re cute”.
Some houses are decorated, to fit the occasion,
with tombstones, and spider webs, and orange decorations.
And pumpkins that have been carved, sit by the door,
illuminated so brightly for all to explore.
And the kids keep walking, getting more candy,
all the while the parents sip on their brandy.
And once it gets late, or the kids’ feet get sore,
they head back for their homes, no need for more.
And once at their homes, they dump out their prizes,
and adults go through the sweets, hoping for no surprises.
And then the kids trade with their siblings and friends
a milkyway for a snickers, it all just depends.
Eventually the children head for their rooms,
and slumber falls upon them, but their candy still looms.
So the parents rummage, and sort through the bag,
and take all the good stuff, and leave those that lag.
Tonight if you go out and drive anywhere,
please be safe, and take extra care.
Have lots of fun in whatever you
Happy Halloween from me to you.
