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Halloween a Changeling
Halloween, two thousand sixteen,
isn't like the good old used to be.
The oldie moldy version,
was something different, entirely.
Kiddies still dress up in their favorite look,
bought at the online costume store.
Mostly superheroes and stars,
not the old, ghostly ghouly lore.
Turbans no longer are in,
they evoke irrational horror,
like little kids with turbans on,
delivering gifts concealing a bomb.
Poor kids still use a sheet,
to go out on the street.
To cover up their gold chains,
and the Air Jordans on their feet.
Some kids don't go out at all,
there is danger in those streets.
Pedophiles and sex offenders,
looking out for tasty treats.
They're safely ensconced in parties,
where there's food and candy galore.
And Halloween is just a commodity,
so stock up at the nearby store.
For those who do venture out,
keep your cell phone close at hand.
Stay on the GPS course your mother set,
do exactly as she planned.
And all you helicopter parents,
make sure you hover near,
second guess your kids' every move,
maybe they'll grow up next year.
And all you homeowners out there,
that hate to have kiddies come.
Just grab that security pistol you have,
and blast them one by one.
For on your security camera,
they clearly were up to no good.
You can't count on the police to come,
must protect your own neighborhood.
Haunted houses are big business,
for teens bloody freaking out.
Shock and gore with slimy sleaze,
is now what it’s all about.
And don't forget your Taser,
or bear spray close at play,
if you don't have that, hornet spray,
Will keep the ghosts at bay.
With all these cautions noted,
go on, get out and have some fun.
It's only two thousand sixteen,
the century's just begun.
Copyright 2016 © Ronald W. Hull
10/13/16
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Rebecca
And you make some very relevant points...
But there is still fun to ge had...
So get out those scary masks and decorate the house...
And don't forget the cauldron of treats by the door....
Diana...
Creepy looking enough to scare anyone!
Thanks for sharing, Ron!
A Halloween to remember when I was little. Dressed in Mother's
20's flapper dress. We went to the PTO Halloween parties and then to
neighbors we all knew.
Lady Mary Ann
Regis
A Red Ryder, & I am a helluva shot,
Unless of course I am high on pot,
Still the little buggers better not,
Come to my door or BB's they will get alot...:) -e-
Michael D.
Love ya!
Jane
Ah, how well I remember! 60 years ago, as an
Inner-City kid, minor pranks that never caused permanent
damage, was the goal. Brought up by parents that instilled
Values & Morals, we usually only played Tricks on the old
Grouches in the neighborhood. Raw eggs splatted on cars was a big favorite.
Now, . 76, am still a Kid . Heart. One of my favorite holidays
and I "dress up" every year. Usually make my own Goofy costume & spend about
$5 . Dollar Tree store for accessories.
This year will be some kind of undecipherable weirdo Space Alien Ninja
Waddacallit ? Duh ?
"Trick or Treat ! Money or Eats!" 👻🕷☠️