Halloween Nap
I took a little Halloween nap.
With a bowl of candy on my lap.
I guess I ignored all the doorbell ringing.
And all the kids singing.
If I could go back to a few hours ago…
Maybe I’d be able to hand out this candy shaped toe.
But instead, I disappointed the whole neighborhood.
If I had another chance I would…
But all the kids went home.
After this night they roam.
I hope next year, I don’t fall asleep again.
Without the doorbell waking me within.
But there was one last knock at 8:02.
So I grabbed the candy bowl and flew.
Over to hear “Trick or Treat!”
A young boy wanted some candy to eat.
So I was as generous as could be.
With my large bowl of candy.
Then I went to my room and ate what was left.
Sure, some children probably felt bereft.
But now, I’m feeling tired again…
After all this sugar within.
Sure, it’s fun to hand out candy on Halloween.
But hanging out in my room with so much candy to be seen?
Is pretty nice after all.
Until I walked down the hall.
Saw toilet paper hanging from the tree.
And smiled because toilet paper isn’t free!
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