Beware! By: Michael Vanderhoof
Again the time does fall on another rainy day,
where the clouds are ever longing, with a darkness here to stay.
The leaves are somewhat molding, faded colors all around,
many costumed fun-filled fantasies is all that can be found.
As they gather past-lived memories, on this darkest of all nights,
collecting tasty treasures is first-hand in all their sights.
They see no hidden dangers, heed no warnings while on the path,
hoping no one is a stranger and they will come to no man’s wrath.
Getting children safely home should be your only fear,
the darkness will embrace them, only whispers you will hear.
Hug that special trick-or-treater before they leave your door,
As the streetlights look the other way, and shine their lights no more.
I pray with all my heart that this day will soon be done,
though children like it dearly, all the candy, all the fun.
And on the deepest, darkest night, I hope you say a prayer.
To God above, that those you love are safe from harm… Beware!