Halloween Treats

by Sylvia   Oct 8, 2009


Jack-o'-lanterns carved, candlelight flickering,
casting macabre shadows in the night.
Treats at the ready for the ghost and goblins,
witches on their brooms, ready for flight.

From house to house the children go,
knocking and shouting, trick or treat.
Filled with anticipation, waiting for the door to open,
to see what sweet concoction will make the night complete.

Squealing with delight, bags full of candy,
it's off to home to see the bounty they collected.
Sweets spread on the floor, sorted by favorites,
Mom says only one piece can be selected.

They beg and plead, please just one more
before we go to bed, they're hard to ignore.

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  • 15 years ago

    by anand singh

    It is a good feelling to read something this beautiful and funfilled after all the hurt and sorrows on this site.
    My grandson's been counting down the days and I look forward to go trick-a-treating with him.I enjoy reading this piece.
    Paul...

  • 16 years ago

    by Dreamofolwin

    I loved reading this :).... it brought joy and a smile to my face! I could just picture the kiddies faces as they spread their treasures on the floor :) Great job on the challenge Sylvia!

  • 16 years ago

    by kelleyana

    Waw you made me revisit my childhood years. I remember taking a hugh bag and go knock on all the doors in the neighbourhood, and they would offered me lots of sweets, but i didn't like much the costumes when i were younger like 5 or so. Sylvia, you're such a great poet in any form you do. Well done, kel.

  • 16 years ago

    by Cindy

    Sylvia
    Great job on the club challenge. Funny how reading something brings so much back to light. Watching my grankids now is a real treat :)
    Love Cindy

  • 16 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Almost everyone has posted a halloween
    poem, it s really good to read & feel the
    fun children look forward to :) Good read!

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