Guilt-Free Butterfingers

A stroll down the candy aisle
conjures visions of past Halloweens
with costumed innocents braving the dark
in pursuit of a sugar high.

I miss those nights of digging
through sacks of treats, picking out
all the butterfingers while witchlings
and fang-boys slept unaware.

Halloween still brings a pleasurable
tingle, as I stir in my cauldron
a generous supply of guilt-free butterfingers.

Settling on the porch step,
I await the monster stampede.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i still love Halloween, but had something happen my last year of trick or treating..that this poem reminds me of..those monsters... i was wearing a hobo outfit with deep pockets....got jumped by two or three older boys...robbed of all my candy except one pack of gum...and didn't feel so brave in the dark.

j.

[wordman]

lol,,Trick or Treat i like butterfingers

[Lydia Shutter]

Not too many "monsters" come into our neighborhood, but I, too, remember the days. Yes, guilt free and calorie free chocolate treats on Halloween...absolutely. There is a delightful nostalgia and innocence to this one, Lisa. Lydi**

[Lisa Lindsey]

Not too many monsters here either, Lydi… and no more Butterfingers. But, like you say, we’ve got our memories and they’re good. Thanks so much!

[M. Hassen]

Halloween as a prism to examine our evolution from the provided-for child to the adult provider. A fine concept!

[Lisa Lindsey]

Your fine review made me smile.. thank you!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly, "the monster stampede".
This reminds me of when I went 'trick or treat
with my daughter when she was five years old.
The lady at the door was wearing a large monster
mask that fit over her entire head. I was dressed
as Yoda with a Yoda mask over my entire head.
The lady said to me, "I have loved Yoda, the wise one'
ever since I was a tiny monster". Yes, Kelly,
Trick or Treat is for children of all ages...
from nine to ninety two. Your poem is fanciful
while searching for your favorite 'quilt-free
butterfingers'... truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lisa, five am in the morning is too early
for me to pen a review. My mind switched over to
our Kelly... when the author was really you.
My apologies. Wishing you a scary Halloween.
truly, Pat

[Lisa Lindsey]

LOL I knew who you meant, Pat! :)) It's so good seeing you again! Thanks for the spooktacular review and Happy Halloween to you and yours!

[Kelly Scheppers]

All that's missing here is a howling wind, and a cup of coffee while sitting on that step! My favorite treat is butterfingers...omg, are they good!

Lisa, do me a favor...go to my home page and click on "photos". Go to the last page and click on the one that says "Happy Halloween". Lol, you'll love it!!

[Lisa Lindsey]

OMG Little Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany's & Little Marilyn in The Seven Year Itch! That is too cute, especially considering those tots have no idea who they are! LOL Thanks and Happy Halloween to you, Kelly. Hmmm I wonder if they have a Butterfingers flavor coffee creamer?

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, I hope not...I'll be drinking it like water!

[Robert Haigh]

A nice mix of nostalgia and humour in this poem. Yes, here comes Halloween once more! I enjoyed the read.

[Lisa Lindsey]

Thanks very much, Robert!