Hallowe’en by John Martin

Black cats and witches in the bramble!
Black bats, wings flashing all a-flurry!
Elves, goblins, pixies whirl and scurry!
It’s chatter, clatter, giggle, scramble!
Old Jack-o’-lantern’s in a hurry!
Who cares?  It’s fun without a worry!
The glow-worm sputters spooky green!
Whew-ey, what fun this Hallowe’en!

Wise Owl hoots off in the shadow!
Jack Pumpkin’s eyes are burning yellow
(but, he’s a very decent fellow)
Will-o’-the-wisp flies in the meadow.
Long shadows dance in the moonlight mellow.
What fun, what tricks! Whew-ey, the spell o’
Come, let’s have fun this Hallowe’en!
-John Martin