Halloween Thoughts

Here are a couple of Halloween themed poems from my Facebook page, followed by a couple thoughts about the holiday. I hope you enjoy them.

Many moons ago

I was a kid,

Trick-or-treating on Halloween

Is what we did,

It wasn't done before

Nor after,

Just one day

Was all we asked for,

Now towns seem to

Change the rules,

Some don't have it

In their schools,

The whole thing is 

Now so complex,

When are the kids coming?

Just guess your best!

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It was early in the morning

With the water running warm

When the creature stalked its prey

And a new fear was born.

The unsuspecting victim

Began to wash her hair,

Looking up she saw it

And it gave her quite a scare.

Cowering in the corner,

No weapons at the ready

She struggled to be calm,

To keep her breathing steady.

With one eye on the creature

She grabbed whate're she had,

The menacer soon realized 

The only option that it had.

It fast began retreating

Back from whence it came,

Our heroine amazed

That her washcloth saved the day.

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Halloween is a strange holiday. It has become an excuse to let your weird show and collect candy. Some people love the scary aspect of it; I prefer the cuter side. Little kids in cute costumes are delightful, teenagers and adults dressed as zombies or the Grim Reaper are not. It has also gotten to be oneof those  things that is celebrated for more than just the one day. There are community events, parties, school celebrations and some schools not celebrating during regular hours. One  thing is for sure: either you're into it, or you're not. I could do without it. Now, on to November!