Twick Or Tweat

How I look forward to October the thirty-first each year! Though the autumn be chilly and the weather a bit drear, I have the pleasure of meeting strange little imps by the score, As they visit, lisping "twick or tweat" at my front door! The door bell rings constantly it seems as I leap to me feet, Wondering about the wierd characters that I shall meet! Will it be a devil or an angel or a frightful ghost? Whoever it might be, I must be a generous host! Hordes of fairies, cowboys and Indians grace my stoop, Along with sheriffs, desperados and soldiers by the troop! Ferocious pirates, scary skeletons and dreadful witches, Leer and grin at me, nearly scaring me out of my britches! Standing regally is a king and queen, each wearing a crown, Along with their court jester, a gaudily bedecked clown! There's a sweet little princess decked out in ribbons and lace, Smiling demurely with cute dimples on her pretty face! A little secret with which those little monsters I'll never share, But I'll clue you in on my own little Halloween trick if I dare - I dole out bubblegum, candy corn and stuff I don't care for much, But keep the Snickers bars, Babe Ruths, Hershey Kisses and such! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved