The Year without Halloween
There’s one time of year when we get to pretend
We put on our costumes and go out with friends
Some outfits delight us while others offend
Some parties we wish somehow never end
But, what if, one year we had not a sight
Of witches, nor ogres, nor ghouls that will fright
No creatures that bite and no houses with light
No fear of the things that go bump in the night
And what if there’s neither a trick nor a treat
No bobbing for apples, no candies to eat
And everyone just gave up on the sweets
Our dentists may have to find work on the streets
What if, by chance, not a sign read “BEWARE”
To warn us before we go in on a dare
No spirit can haunt you if nothing is there
Your hair could stand up and no one would care
What if October gave us no rewards
A grim vision of no future to look towards
No candles to light up inside of our gourds
No costume awards for ladies or lords
No goblins or devils or anything scary
No vampires, werewolves, or anything hairy
No corpses or zombies or mummies to bury
No hocus or pocus but quite the contrary
The most shocking story you could ever mention
Is one without any sense of direction
If Halloween is ever put on suspension
Please send me into another dimension
I could not imagine that night without terror
Who makes that mistake? It must be an error
Whoever's at fault better say a prayer
Don’t fall asleep ‘cause I’m your worst nightmare
You do not want to be the one I despise
For recommending a holiday downsize
You should reconsider, this I’d advise
A compromise would be very wise
So, before you take down your décor for good
Please don’t let me be misunderstood
I’d make Halloween be every day if I could
That is to say, I mean, if you would
But shed not a tear, no, everyone cheer
The truth of the matter is so crystal clear
There’s only one night that we should all fear
‘Cause Halloween comes but one time a year
