'TWAS HALLOWEEN NIGHT
...........by Christine Ross in memory of Lucas Christopher Ross 1979 - 2001
'Twas Halloween night and all near the house,
YOUR PRESENCE IS EVERYWHERE ~ by Christine Ross in memory of Lucas Christopher Ross 1979 - 2001
October repaints the summer landscape.
Now, Halloween
IT'S HALLOWEEN
It's Halloween! It's Halloween!
THE PUMPKIN MAN .....by John McCutcheon
There's something in my garden
TRICK OR TREAT .....by Geof Johnson
The very best part of Halloween
MAKING JACK-O-LANTERNS .....Anonymous
Just take a golden pumpkin
Witch and ghost make merry
When witches go riding,
Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen,
Once in a young lifetime
Backward, turn backward,
You wouldn't believe
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS .....by Geof Johnson
Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,
SPOOKS .....Sandra Liatsos
There's a goblin at my window,
HALLOWEEN .....by Mary Jane Carr
Witches flying past on broomsticks,
HALLOWEEN? .....from TCF
It is here, this day of merriment
Lots of creatures were stirring, the ghosts were aroused.
The pumpkins were carved and lit up with care.
Trick-or-treaters were roaming..... but he wasn't there.
Children were gathered at my door and said...
"Trick-or-Treat, Halloween, we want to be fed".
Decked out in their costumes from shoes to their caps.
I gave them some candy, went back in to relax.
Then out on the porch arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the front door I flew like a flash.
The noise made me shutter, then I heard a crash.
The moon on the crest of the pumpkin's bright glow
Gave the luster of midnight to creatures below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a cute little ghost.... I had nothing to fear.
He seemed so happy, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment he was no longer sick.
More rapid than bats his ghost friends they came,
And they all carried pumpkins with beautiful flames.
"Now mothers, now fathers, now sisters, and brothers
And family, and friends, and all of the others....
In the heavens we live, and we'll come when you call.
Just call us, just call us, just call us all."
As October witches on Halloween fly,
When they sail on their brooms up to the sky.
So up to the heavens his ghost friends they flew,
Then back down to earth to see me and you.
And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof.
The whispers and giggles of each little ghost.
Then one little ghost appeared on the ground.
He came from the roof without making a sound.
He was dressed all in white from his head to his foot,
His clothes were like silk and he carried a book.
A cute little pumpkin he had in his clasp.
As he opened the book I sighed and I gasped.
His eyes how they twinkled, his smile was so merry.
His hands were so gentle, but I was so weary.
His touch was the softest that I'd ever know.
And the pumpkin he held had a beautiful glow.
As I stood there and watched him I felt a great peace.
And a bright light encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a sweet face and a wonderful grin
That beamed when he laughed from his ears to his chin.
He nodded and knew that I needed some help.
I cried when I saw him in spite of myself.
The spark in his eyes and the glow 'round his head,
Soon gave me to know that he wasn't so dead.
He spoke not a word but went straight to his work
As he checked off my name in his book, under hurt.
He looked at me gently and wrinkled his nose,
He gave me a hug, to the clouds he arose.
He joined all his ghost friends and blew me a kiss
And away they all flew even though they'll be missed.
I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight.....
"Mom, we'll be back again next HALLOWEEN night."
© 2006 - Christine Ross
A fragrant chill engulfs the air.
October possesses a keen sense of you.
In October... your presence is everywhere.
October winds gently carry your soul
As they whisper to me your sweet name.
October leaves fall to the ground once again
Proclaiming... "nothing ever stays the same".
October sky in a contrast of blue
Opens that door from beyond clouds.
October sunshine warms my broken heart
Saying... "today no sadness allowed."
October moonlight displays a soft halo,
A likeness of the one that you wear.
October colors fill transparent eyes
Tinting... all of my waiting tears.
October nights with sedating memories
Of rock-a-bye baby to sleep.
October mornings awaken my mind
With dreams... that are mine forever to keep.
October resurrects secret pleasures,
Obsessions I'll always hold dear.
October possesses a keen sense of you.
In October... your presence is everywhere.
© 2008 - Christine Ross
of course, may mean
things very weird
and ghostlike;
I wish it meant an
evening spent
with you, - that's
what I'd most like.
The moon is full and bright
And we shall see what can't be seen
On any other night.
In masks and gowns
We haunt the street
And knock on doors
For trick or treat.
Tonight we are
The king and queen,
For oh tonight
It's Halloween!
So big and orange and round
It started just a little seed
When I stuck it in the ground
But now it doesn't look at all
Like what it did last spring
Hey, won't somebody tell me
What the heck you call this thing?
Oh, the pumpkin man
With a big, round head
Smile so bright
And eyes so red
I wish jack-o-lanterns hung from the sky
And the seas were made of pumpkin pie
My mommy and my daddy
My dog and my pal, John
Ran out to the garden
To see what was going on
My mommy said, "It's squash, my son"
My daddy called it spice
John just laughed and my dog just barked
and jumped up once or twice
Then John said, "Ain't you never seen
"A pumpkin plant before?
"Why, you carve 'em up for Halloween
"And you stick 'em right by your door
"With two big eyes and a funny nose
"And a toothy smile below
"Then you stick a candle in its head
"To make the whole thing glow."
So now I grow up pumpkins
For my neighbors all around
But still I just don't understand
How they get so big and round
My mommy says, "It's nature"
My dad says, "A miracle"
John just laughs and my dog just barks
And I like that best of all.
Is getting more candy than you've ever seen.
I've got my scariest costume on.
I scare myself when I'm all alone.
Sun goes down, I'm all dressed up,
I set out to try my luck.
Walkin' up and down the street,
I knock on the door and say…
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
The very first house is big and dark,
I get scared when I hear the dog bark.
I'm gonna be brave and move my feet.
I knock on the door and say…
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
The very next house is big and white,
All fixed up for Halloween night.
They have a big pumpkin by the street,
I knock on the door and say…
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
If you go out Halloween night,
I'll give you a tip that'll make it alright.
Smile at everyone that you meet.
Knock on the door and say…
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give me something good to eat.
Of quite the largest size,
Cut all 'round the stem, just so,
Scrape out the inside below,
And cut two holes for eyes.
And now fix a nose beneath,
And such a great big mouth with teeth,
And you've a jack-o'-lantern!
Then fix a tallow candle,
Just big enough to light,
And when it flickers, see him blink,
And when it flares up, see him wink
And smile so broad and bright.
This is the jolliest sort of a fellow,
With cheery face so round and yellow,
This funny jack-o'-lantern.
on this last of dear October’s days.
~Author Unknown
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.
~Author Unknown,
Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!"
~Dexter Kozen
one should be allowed to have
as much sweetness as one can possibly
want and hold.
~Judith Olney
O Time, in your flight
make me a child again
just for to-night!
~Elizabeth Akers Allen
On All Hallow Eve
What lots of fun we can make,
With apples to bob,
And nuts on the hob,
And a ring-and-thimble cake.
~Carolyn Wells
May luck be yours on Halloween.
~Author Unknown
The first one said,
"Oh my, it's getting late."
The second one said,
"But we don't care."
The third one said,
"I see witches in the air."
The fourth one said,
"Let's run, and run, and run."
The fifth one said,
"Get ready for some fun."
~Author Unknown
A monster by my door.
The pumpkin at my table
Keeps on smiling more and more.
There's a ghost who haunts my bedroom,
A witch whose face is green.
They used to be my family,
Till they dressed for Halloween.
Black cats leaping here and there,
White-robed spooks on every corner,
Mournful moaning in the air,
Goblins peering out of windows,
Spirit-things that rap and run-
But don't be scared-it's just October,
Having one last hour of fun!
and children's pleasure.
Gremlins and goblins
and ghosties at the door
of your house.
And the other children
come to the door of your mind.
Faces out of the past,
small ghosts with sweet, painted faces.
They do not shout.
Those children
who no longer march laughing
on cold Halloween night,
they stand at the door of your mind -
and you will let them in,
so that you can give them
the small gifts of Halloween -
a smile and a tear.
MEMORIAL PUMPKINS
"VISIT WITH LUKE"
Last Entry in Luke's Journal:
"When there is love in my heart and a smile on my face,
I need nothing else." ~ Luke Ross
"MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU"
Music playing:
Oompa Loompa