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On a deserted, darkened street
Halloween arrives with its treats
The two of us, walking down the lane
Scared and excited, looking for fame
An empty house breathes, coming alive
Energy awakens and desires to thrive
An electrifying party is set for tonight
The ancient house turns up its lights
A full moon illuminates the night sky
Just as witches in black, prepare to fly
Special guests add to the scary fun
Arriving from their past, one by one
Escaping from his creator’s famous lab
Frankenstein stumbles in, frightfully fab
Waking up from sleeping in a coffin bed
Dracula flies over, with a thirst for “red”
Howling eerily, over sighting a rare full moon
Wolfman pounces in, not a moment too soon
Sitting like unsuspecting flowers on a wall
The two of us don’t want this to end at all
Music and spirits fill the old, rundown place
This Halloween returns with a familiar taste
The impromptu party doesn’t last long
Finishing the night with one final song
Precisely tapping ruby-colored shoes three times
A young girl requests to return home before Nine
Walking past the darkened, empty house
You and I cannot even hear a tiny mouse
Realizing again, it’s time for lights out
Planning to return in a year, no doubt
Big Sky Buckeye 
Nicely said though I’d rather hide in bed., 🙈
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I understand. I tried to keep it a bit on the lighter side. Thanks for sharing.
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like all the pop culture references; reminds me a bit of “Monster Mash”!
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Jim, I am pleased with your thoughts. I never thought about this angle to the poem. I was just trying to write a lighter piece about Halloween.
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and you succeeded!
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Really enjoyed this line…“Frankenstein stumbles in, frightfully fab” because it reminded me of the old cartoon and song about “The Monster Mash” from so long ago! Thanks for bringing back fun memories!
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John, thank you for sharing a wonderful thought. I never thought of this, but I wanted to write a lighter piece about Halloween.
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I used to work with an elementary school principal who would play “Monster Mash” at the end of the school day every Halloween. It was hilarious! Then he would remind everyone to be safe out there.
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I realized this was a Halloween poem only half way through though my interest was peak!
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The title referred to the ending of the poem when the house lights are turned off once again. However, I appreciate your remarks.
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Ah I just saw that
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