twas the night before Samhain
and all through the house
every creature was stirring
especially the mouse
the pumpkins were carved
in the kitchen with care
in hopes that the Witches
would soon gather there
the wimmin were working
adjusting their hats
adorning their brooms
with brown bats
and black cats
when out on the lawn
there arose such a clatter
the wimmin sprang forward
to see what was the matter
there on the stoop stood
all shiny and new
Eyeore and Piglet and Winnie the Pooh
there was Dorothy from Oz
and two boys wearing bras
a cowboy
a dancer
and a reindeer named Prancer
the Witches all chuckled
and felt such great bliss
handed out candy
and to each
gave a kiss
Be careful
they warned
on this night of all nights
Beware of the goblins
and ghosts taking flight
as the children were leaving
they slammed the door hard
pushing and shoving
they ran for the yard
once on their brooms
they took off for the sky
climbing and soaring
to reach a new high
they smiled at each other
with love in their hearts
knowing a new year
was ready to start