Halloween 2011

'Tis Halloween again, the economy is bad and lots of folks are outta work! I'm gonna reverse this trick or treat racket, tho' some may think me quite a jerk! Normally, hordes of kids come bangin' on my door pleadin', "Fill my tote!" But this year I'm gonna dress like a bum and from behind my mask I'll gloat! I'll tote a huge burlap bag and park my Cadillac so as to be discreet, And march down every street in this fair city pleadin' fer things to eat! I hope they'll pity this poor old tramp when I make my earnest plea, And that they'll be more than generous and not call the law on me! My spiel will go somethin' like this: "Won't you help a destitute family, That is goin' through hard times facin' problems we could not foresee? All I'm askin' of you is a few taters, maybe a can of corn or peas. Anything would be appreciated and may God bless you if He please!" After I make the rounds and arrive home to sort through my ill-gotten loot, Of soups, ramen noodles, crackers, lima beans and assorted fruit, I'll put it all back in the burlap bag and deliver it to a needy charity, Than I'll scurry home to hand out treats to the little imps who call on me! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Tied for No. l in Russell Sivey's "Halloween Fun" Contest - October 2011