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Halloween Hoopla

Platoons of imps march up and down my street, Threatening mayhem if I don't give them a treat! There are cowboys, Indians and phantoms galore, Holding me hostage at my own front door! They present their goodie bags for me to fill; (Giving them an apple doesn't at all thrill). Sure, they'd prefer a Reese's or Snickers treat, But, by jove, I'm keeping them for me to eat!

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/27/2019 11:45:00 AM

GREat humor here. Loved it

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/24/2019 10:29:00 PM

G'day Bob … that's the spirit of Halloween. Allow the kids to watch you eating the lollies and telling them it'll save a trip to the dentist - very ghoulish indeed Bob - Lindsay

Pashang Salehi

Date: 10/23/2019 5:18:00 PM

Happy Halloween my friend.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/22/2019 5:56:00 AM

Once a kid, always a kid. Love this, Robert. How disappointed we were when we got an apple (lol). Great write! ~Charlie

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/16/2019 7:44:00 PM

Ha, ha! Good for you! Those ungrateful kids in your neighborhood! LOL. … Really did make me laugh, Bob! Smiles, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/20/2019 7:10:00 PM

Glad it gave you a laff, Gershon. Thanks for your comment and support as always - Bob H

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/16/2019 4:26:00 PM

ha! i absolutely love the ending, bob! i always buy candy that i like on halloween so i can gobble down all the leftovers...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/16/2019 2:09:00 PM

- No, an apple ... they'll throw it in the garden ... it must be candies of the best quality, Bob :) - Not many people celebrate Halloween in Norway ... but it's getting more and more over the years ... and big business :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/16/2019 3:06:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Halloween seems to be an American fad but I think it is catching on in other countries. Always nice to hear from you - Bob