Halloween Window

Halloween Window

© 2001 by Bud Lemire

As I look out the window, and down the street

I place something in my mouth, and it tastes sweet

Watching all the children, as they come to call

They yell “Trick Or Treat,” as I pray they don't fall

Onto the front porch, here they come

All over the city, is where they are from

They come in all sizes, and all shapes too

Big kids among them, as I take in the view

With my clown wig, placed firmly upon my head

I wait for the words, on this day that are said

Some are taken in, by my colorful hair

The youngest of children, in silence they stare

I smile as I pass out the candy to each

I walk down the steps to those out of reach

To see a smile on their faces, I smile too

It just comes naturally, the right thing to do

Oh here comes a woman, with the purple hair

There's blood dripping from a ghoul, that gave me a scare

That witch, she is flying too close to the ground

And that ghost is so quiet, not making a sound

I'm sure I did see, a large bumblebee

That came on my porch, for some candy from me

Some looked so normal, I just had to ask

“Is that your real face, or are you wearing a mask?”

I gave out Tootsie Rolls and caramels, to each one that came

And the candy bowl emptied, never staying the same

As I looked out the window, I'm feeling a bit wild

For inside me there remains, part of a child

Halloween is for sharing and giving, at this time of year

With a Jack O' Lantern smile, and a ghost that is near

For life can be, A Trick or a Treat

Each day of the year, with new people you meet

It was my last year of passing out candy at the Family Home.