October is the month of fall
Of pumpkins, witches, ghosts and all
Of Apple picking and raking leaves
Of skeletons up in the eaves
Of mirrors not reflecting vampires
Of haunted houses and roaring bonfires
Of nightmares during stormy nights
October truly is the month of frights
Conversing spirits, in creepy voices
Are only some of the many noises
Marking this month of pagan lore
On view in every Halloween store
When shopping, headless figures make great decorations
But a noose doesn’t work in those situations
Fancy a hay ride or a road trip or two?
A trip to a cemetery or ghost town will do
Pumpkin patches are popular places
As are yearly returning corn mazes
Bring your baking or a picnic lunch
Some apple cider will pack a punch
Prank calls can have people in stitches
Best avoid a summoning circle of witches
Masked figures are a regular sight
When trick or treating on Halloween night
The mention of this illustrious October event
Brings this patchwork of prompts to a suitable end