not scary at all I said
it’s not as scary as it is delightful, I said.
Come on! argued my friend, it’s the home of the dead!
With these darling jack-o-lanterns, I think not.
She put up her nose, she can be kind of a snot.
Someone artistic created these, I told her.
They are perfectly done, their lights are so pure!
Anyone could do that, don’t go up there! She screamed.
She was being ridiculous, always a drama queen.
I kept walking, because I felt welcome here.
Feeling a kindship with the owner, as I got near.
But all of a sudden there was a toe-curling scream.
I stared at my friend, hoping this was a dream.
It sounded like a terrified kidnapped child was inside.
I dove behind a bush, wanting somewhere to hide.
My friend began laughing, she is no friend at all.
I did not come out until daylight, terrified of this call.
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2024
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