It wasn’t long ago that trick and treating
was so much fun, where kids gather hanging
around the streets with their specialized masks on
creatively made by their doting moms for this occasion
as their annoyed dads yelled over and complained
for a burnt cupcake in the oven or a dish uncooked.
It wasn’t long ago that homes were opened widely
for these adorable little ones, joyfully and happily
wanting to gather as many candies and sweets as they can
counting every bit of pieces, as a certain kid named Joann
is heard crying over a lost piece of candy or a stolen chocolate
from the notoriously naughty boy around, who is always late.
It wasn’t long ago, that masks were worn for fun,
for enjoyment, and for creating special bonds with everyone
it could be a friend, a loved one, or just a random fellow
on a party, on any occasion, on a bone fire with marshmallow
but mostly to put a smile on every child’s face in a voice so upbeat
knocking at your doors shouting at the top of their lungs “trick or treat”.
It wasn’t really long ago, because for now, this year maybe
it will all be just a memory not so long ago, we say
masks will still be worn every moment everywhere but not to have fun
or do trick or treat, but to combat a virus that kills like a gun
murdering excitement, enjoyment, and amusement in Halloween
he who truly scares destroys and ends fun in Halloween.
P. S.
When I think of Orange, (color) I think of Halloween. So this poem is posted and inspired by kate’s Friday Fun – Orange
And Eugenia’s weekly prompt/photo: an orange giant pumpkin house – normally used to adorn homes and streets during Halloween

A heartfelt poem Mich.
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Thank you Sadje…
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You’re welcome my friend
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A wonderful poem.
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Thank you..so much
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Your welcome.
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My wife and I were discussing what Halloween will be like this year. I like how you wrote this. Have a great day.
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thank you so much.. indeed we are all wondering what Halloween will be like, then thanksgiving, then Christmas…
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I know. It’s not easy.
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Poignant and sadly so true for this year at least ??… Oh…and here I am going to the cemetery with a mask on, looking like a grave robber… I hope I don’t scare the ‘daylights out them’…..
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ohhh, you keep safe in there Ivor… i am sure your flowers for your beloved are now beautifully placed
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Yes they are… and beautiful…
💜❤🌹
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We are still about 8 weeks from Halloween and people are starting to decorate. The stores have the displays of pumpkins and candy all set up. I wish they’d wait until at least the first day of Autumn!
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I’ve been reading about it too..and yes maybe toi early to start.
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you mixed a lot into this one Mich, joy and documentation of how the virus has changed so much of people’s lives …. well composed!
Thanks for joining in and for such a thought provoking post 🙂
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Thank you too kate for always coming with a very interesting prompt ..❤❤❤
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a colour is hardly interesting by itself but the responses were amazing … may have to do some more colours 🙂
thanks for joining in Mich!
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Always kate…🧡🧡🧡
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lol love how you guys can even get orange hearts 🙂
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Hahahahaha…yeah…right
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True about masks – these days masks remind me of Covid-19 and prevention of diseases. Take care.
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Same here GH…covid has taken away the fun in the masks..keep safe in there.
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💖😷
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It’s sad but you’ve brilliantly written it, Mich✨💜
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Awww thank you Nathi..so glad you like it
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My pleasure 😇 and have a wonderful day, Mich!!
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🌻🌻🌻🌻
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Great topic and poem, SweetMich!!!
‘Tis sad…but we must do what we can to keep each other safe. I think of Halloweens that we had fun family things, small gatherings, trunk-or-treat events, playing fun games, carving pumpkins, etc. that were safe and kids still got to dress up and get a LOT of candy even if they didn’t go door to door! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn..we love to dress up in costumes during halloween ..and its always very memorable..this year though will.surely be memorable too but for all the not so good reasons.
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I hope the children can enjoy Halloween sad to see their fun ruined by the wearing of masks. You poem really reflected the new atmosphere of Halloween.
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Thank you so much Nanette..🧡🧡🧡
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I love Halloween and I am afraid this year is going to be disappointing to many. Even before COVID, Halloween was threatened by not so nice folks and tainted candy, etc. Your poem is so true, Mich! Thank you for participating,
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I love halloween too mainly becauese i love to see young ones happy and enjoying the treats they received ..
Thank you Eugi
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This is such a lovely poem, Mich and yes so sad no one will be able to enjoy Halloween this year. In India too this year we are not enjoying any festivals all because of COVID as no one is allowed social distancing.
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I agree kamal…the pandemic has changed the way we live…but i pray it ends soon..
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Yes absolutely and we must pray for things to run smoothly like before, Mich 🙏🙏🙏
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Aww… two months before this fun time. I hope we can still find our own little ways to enjoy Halloween.
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Sana…sana nga Maria..thank you..🙏🙏🙏
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Such a different, yet beautiful take Mich..sadly now the word masks connotes such a sad feeling. Festival and all other events have been such a subdued affair this year. Hope we see better days soon. Take care ❤ !
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Thank you Radhika and yes i continue to hope and pray for things to at least be better…🙏🙏🙏
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Hello dear friend! Reading this made me sad and nostalgic for “pre-covid” times. We won’t be doing anything for halloween except decorating. I highly doubt families would let their kids trick-or-treat – at least I hope not! Catching on your lovely words this weekend…
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Hi Irma…it would be a sad halloween for the kids, i am sure.but yeah decorating would be wonderful..
Happy weekend..and keep safe..
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It’s a fun time of year. I sure hope that kids stay safe but still have some great fun.
Boo! 🙂
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Thank you tom..🙂
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Thank you Eugi
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Thinking of you and your family. I wanted to stop by with some ❤ and (((HUGS))) today.
🙂
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thank you Carolyn.. so much…
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Hi Michelle. This is a great response to the prompts and very well thought out.
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thank you s much Kim… i just really think of all the kids and young adults who already missed out so much this year..
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thank you maria
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