Light Parties, Oct 31

Longer, dark night –
playing with fright?
raise up the Light,
festive fun bright,
no trick, taunt, or gore,
or ugly costumes from the store
(throw-away single use plastic
to scare with the fantastic),
no blackmail for treats,
but barbecued eats,
games and craft
and smiling face-painting,
friendship untainting:
illumination
for a troubled nation.

[IP: what not to do on Halloween]