HAPPY HALLOWDAY

"Follow me."

The girl points the way.

"And hurry."

She marches away.

Darkness falls fast.

Creatures fill the sky.

The sun won't last.

Furry wings flap by.

We walk to a dark house.

It looks deserted to me.

Shingles flap in the wind.

I don't move, ready to flee.

She disappears inside.

Curiosity is piqued.

I climb the broken steps

and hit by something beaked.

I'm too afraid to speak

as hands grab for me.

White faces, I can peek.

turn to glare at me.

“Surprise," yells a chorus.

Bright lights flood the room.

Laughter rings loud and clear.

Colors break the gloom.

The crowd quiets to a hush.

Party hats on every head.

They sing as I hide a blush.

“Happy Halloween,” they said.

“Happy Birthday,” others sing.

Becomes “Happy Hallowday.” 

I can't believe I've been pranked.

One I will have to repay.