Trick or Treat

Well, two more nights until the doorbell will be ringing, with an assortment of princesses, ghosts, goblins and superheros waiting on the stoop, anticipating a haul of sugary treats that induce nightmares in the dental profession.  I no longer have little ones in my family but I love the parade, starting soon after sunset.  Each year, it seems, the number of little visitors seems to dwindle as parents become more anxious about safety.  It makes me feel sad that an evening that used to be so much fun has suffered because of the actions of some.


Here's hoping this Halloween will be a safe one for everyone!

 Trick or Treat

A full moon lights the sky tonight,

And ghosts do roam the earth,

Witches board their broomsticks,

And cackle in great mirth.

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Throngs of vampires gather,

Midst fairies, sweet and pure,

And here and there is Frankenstein,

Or a creature most obscure.

In great anticipation,

They walk about the land,

With sacks, and bags and satchels,

Held tightly in their hand.

They stroll about together,

And at every house along a street,

In a resounding chorus,

They cry out, "trick or treat."

Carmen Henesy

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