In the sky the full moon shines bright.
Monsters creeping about through the night.
Ghosts and goblins, vampires and mummies
Searching for goodies to fill their tummies.
A knock on the door, "What's this I hear?"
Is this an evening to be filled with fear?
But, there is no reason to feel fright.
It's only a fairy ready to take flight.
"Trick or treat," is their song.
A few pieces of candy
and the gremlins are gone.
© 2000, Linda Aymond
Jack o’ lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
October leaves are lovely, they rustle when I run. Sometimes I make a heap and jump in them for fun.
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