Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

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 October 27, 2019 at 11:45 AM GREat humor here. Loved it

Lindsay Laurie October 24, 2019 at 10:29 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 October 23, 2019 at 5:18 PM Happy Halloween my friend.

Charles Messina October 22, 2019 at 5:56 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 October 16, 2019 at 7:44 PM Ha, ha! Good for you! Those ungrateful kids in your neighborhood! LOL. … Really did make me laugh, Bob! Smiles, Gershon Robert L. Hinshaw October 20, 2019 at 7:10 PM Glad it gave you a laff, Gershon. Thanks for your comment and support as always - Bob H

Ilene Bauer October 16, 2019 at 4:26 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 October 16, 2019 at 2:09 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 October 16, 2019 at 3:06 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