Halloween

Child get dressed, hurry

Tonight is the only night the food is free

Put on the outfit I made

 

We will be blessed tonight

This is the only time they give when it’s expected

Oh child you look amazing

All that sewing paid off for tonight

 

We will have food for a week

I pray to God they give you some apples

Hurry child run along I see the other kids already out

We cannot have them getting all the good stuff

 

I wish I didn’t have to prostitute you child,

but Halloween is the only night they’ll feed beggars

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

A splendid read and write...Thank you for penning...:)

[Courtney Johnson]

This is somewhat depressing, but interestingly so. It's almost curious if anyone actually goes through this. Most children despise the prospect of getting applies for Halloween - save for the candied and caramel ones. Most people stock up on the things that they believe the children will like.

Interesting spin! c:

[InsanityWriter]

Powerful, and it speaks a lot about society... Great work.

[Acucena G.]

wow, its sad and beautiful at same time , the mother is asking the child to hurry up so that they can get the food , aww , you were amazing on that , it was well reflected . wonderfully done .

[Imara]

Wow an awesome twist on Halloween. Was not expecting that! Great job, you really make me think. I love the attack that you have on human society. This is funny that I should read this today because yesterday on my way home I passed a car who gave a "homeless" woman a sandwhich sad thing is, that woman wasn't homeless. I could tell because of her shoes,which were clearly new along with the rest of her sweats. I've also seen her at work before. Still I think that it was sweet the man gave her a sandwhich and I love this poem! Great Job!

[Jayden Ireton]

Thank you. I am glad I make you think. I like to deal with the issues. The kindness in society is so sweet to see.

[Imara]

Yes it is. I found that's true, I love your writing because you deal with real universal issues.

[Jack...]

Wow, this is intense...very cool

[Jayden Ireton]

Thank you

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Sad, but true. I like the metaphor here... the lengths we will go to do what needs to be done.

[Jayden Ireton]

Thank you for reading. I try to write on issues both good and bad that make us think.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so so so sad...

but so real...hope it isn't just chocolate, hope there are some apples, some fruits...

but wow, your writes really slap the reader in the face, hard.

[Jayden Ireton]

Thank you for reading. I try to bring up real issues.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you do, and quite well at that.