One Scary Halloween

The faces of parents revealed not a worry; not a care. Kids walked alone, not for tricks, but for treats. No child was worried about the candy eats. All that mattered was that the candy was sweet. And always with respect, the kids did greet. Before I proceed further, I must hasten to tell you that this night was unlike any other. It was one uneasy and scary Halloween; One with a different kind of scariness. There were no razors or pins to be found in the candy. Nor were there any deadly or toxic cookies. There was a girl dressed like a queen. Every policeman on the streets was a rookie. No weird dresses or funny faces on anyone. And there was a boy dressed like a king. By comparison, every Halloween prior was a nightmare. None were dressed in black. No super surprises. Every child was accounted for, and none was missing. Not one parent was found weeping in sadness; But scores of parents were crying for pure joy. No one was deceived, nor was anyone bereaved. By comparison to every prior Halloween, this was a dream. For children and parents everywhere, a night like this was due. This Halloween was scary because it was too good to be true. 101222PS