Would Be Humorous Except

An army of vampires, this night’s parade. Paralyzed are the gawking present day minds. Mouths agape, rubbing eyes, a thought that there may be no escape. The sign out front would be humorous except it’s diabolical. we will be feasting this Halloween by moonlight do join our blood drive One couple hopes for an alien abduction, seems less threatening at the moment. A cautionary tale, for their wish has been granted. Down comes the ray, lifting them to a giant dinner plate. Trickery, the treat celebrated earlier in the week. alien vampires delighted with honored guests no need for ketchup 10/19/2020 Contest: Halloween Challenge Sponsor: Emile Pinet Haiku portion of haibun checked with howmanysyllables.com Word list: alien, blood, cautionary, vampires, trickery, abduction, paralyzed , Halloween, feasting, diabolical