Article for 2009 Oct 31

Our arrival in Chester was at half-four:

at 7 we began the knocking-at-doors.

Sister 2 was dressed as an evil gnat:
foam and a ski-helmet made her hat.

Sister 1’s outfit was that of a cat.

My costume was that of a rat.
My tail was made of plaited belts;
a fur-like jumper was my pelt.
I made my ears from card and paper.

Our rewards for our hard labour
included lollipops and Haribos.

It’s a pity I forgot my joke:
“Would you like a chocolate, dear”
“No thank-you, I have one ’ere!”
(One of my ears had been “bitten” off;
I’ll give you the plague if you scoff!)

Have a Happy Hallowe’en and Overjoyed October
even though it’s nearly over.