Bradley pup’s birthday was on Halloween
trick-or-treating seemed kind of mean
it riled up that usually happy pup
he did not like strangers when he’d sup
can’t they trick-or-treat some other time?
Bradley would ask his daddy in a whine
I’ll try daddy said, but his bark was not understood
they ruined his birthday every year as treaters could
three geese walked into a bar; just kidding
but there were three geese from town of Glidding
They decided to dress in costume for Halloween night.
Pilgrim, pumpkin head, and ghost who was stark white.
They were invited eagerly to join the children throng.
They did not have to honk, so nothing went wrong.
When others yelled out “trick or treat”
they held out their sacks, for goodies to eat.
Six cats devised a crazy October plan
Where they would sneak into Halloween land
They were going to trick or treat for kibble or fish
It is our desire, our need, our largest wish
But people give out candy, their parents cried.
And you’ll put yourself at risk, it would be better to hide.
The cats could not be detoured, they went any way
Returning home with nothing but candy, disappointed that day.
pretend pumpkin, faux witch, ghastly ghost and mummy
paraded through Halloween’s trick-or-treat with a dummy
Not a person, but rather a frightening, freaky doll
they used it to make their demands sound less small
Our child needs candy, they would say to each host
Especially good at a pleading voice was the ghastly ghost
the doll was a prop they probably did not need
because along the way they found Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed was a hit at every house they hit
He told caramel apple stories, that helped a bit.
“Trick or treat” they sang in unison, friends for life.
Collecting sweet candy without worry or strife.
trick-or-treat bear
was afraid he might scare
but Halloween was in the air
and he was given a dare
he decided to try a trick-or-treat
because he loved candy, actually any old sweet
trick-or-treat bear
went to the first house
it was owned by a mouse
who called him a louse
mice do not share
they put on a snooty air
that put a little scare
into trick-or-treat bear
A trick or treating little tot
asked, "It's Halloween, is it not?"
I answered him politely, "Yes".
To this, he said, "I must confess,
I fancy your bowl of sweets.
I'm growing tired of these streets.
Would you mind parting with your swag?
Please empty it in my bag."
Pumpkins laugh under dark skies filled with bats
While ghosts seek to find delicious treats
And Halloweeners roam about in cute masks
Funny and frightening monsters chit-chat
About sweets and treats they would like to eat
But pumpkins laugh under dark skies, praised by cats
Neighbors try to stuff candy in big bags
They have gathered lots of colorful treats
While witches roam around in pointed black hats
Halloween Goblins sit on the doormat
Trick-or-Treaters in costumes do compete
As Pumpkins laugh under dark skies filled with bats
There are so many fairies to look at
And children all like to shout, "Trick or Treat!"
While merry Goblins run around with cute hats.
Halloween Pumpkins are cute to look at
With their big grinning faces that compete
With Pumpkins that light up the dark skies that hide cats
While Halloweeners go 'round with cute masks!
Halloween is on its way,
Who shall we meet today?
We are up for trick or treat,
Spooky people we can meet,
Witches fly in, superior,
Wizards floating from exterior,
Goblins, ghouls, creepy ghosts,
Pumpkin parties eat their host,
Wiccans are all here to stay,
Halloween is on its way!
The darkness of All Hallow's Eve
Ring out this night of soulful bells
In-between worlds of dark and light
Celtic, priestly, celebrations
Kindred spirits fear mournful ghosts
Old church cemetery, pitchfork straw
Ritual cakes of christened folks
Tended fires and saintly relics
Readiness for rural winter
English Russet apple bobbing
All souls gathered around the flames
Turnip lanterns with candle-wax
They yelled “Trick or Treat” to the man
who answered them with his new plan!
“This treat's more fun, right?”
Then stunned them with fright
when he let loose bats from a can!
Just picture the gruesome scene
On the night of Halloween
When ghosts and ghouls do rule
With spirits free from school
And every face is green
Halloween is time to go scaring.
In costumes, you go about wearing;
then knock on some doors,
with yelps, hoots, and roars;
sweet candies reward for your daring!
If candies aren’t coming your way,
then you tell them that they’re going to pay!
It’s trick or a treat
once more, you entreat;
don’t make yourself one of our prey!
painted pumpkins glow
illuminating shadows
children shriek loudly
It’s almost Halloween.
Pumpkin spice and everything in between.
Skeleton decorations.
Getting ready for celebrations.
Sadly, I’m too old to trick or treat.
But I still want something sweet.
At the store, I pick up a cake.
Something premade, I don’t have to bake.
I wasn’t invited, so I’m sour.
I order pizza, it will be an hour.
A trick or treater knocks at the door.
Giving out candy feels like a chore.
What am I supposed to be?
Kid, just take the candy!
I throw in extra candy, if he tells his friends-
That I am an evil witch and it’s not pretend!
I know, “Let’s go trick-or-treating!” the schnauzer said.
Said the cat, “You must be completely dead in the head!”
Pink bunny was jumping around in circle with glee.
Ebony bat said, “If you do it, you have to take me!”
They decided to do it on this October Halloween night.
They dressed in costumes meant to humor not fright.
Went house to house and got no carrots, but candy.
“I love this!” said the candy-eater, schnauzer named Randy.
“I wanted lettuce or carrots,” the rabbit lamented a bit.
said the bat “You get what you get, and you don’t throw a fit.”
Pink bunny got eaten by big bad wolf along the route.
Cat ran off with a well pawed Tom, rabbit continued to pout.
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