The Witching Hour
See
the pumpkins grinning on Halloween Night
See
the black cat's fur stand up, tail fluffed in fright!
See
the bats go flying by and a cloud flit across the moon
Feel
the eerie silence descend upon the room
We
sit around the table and wait for it to tap
To
tell us that a ghost is near; we listen for his rap...
Rat-a-tat-tat! "Is there anybody there?"
Was
that a ghostly footstep upon a creaking stair?
Rat-a-tat-tat! "Is somebody here?"
Hearts
beating loudly, breath held in fear.
We
watch the fire burning low
Scrying
pictures as the embers glow.
Then
we gather round the hearth to hear a spooky tale
Was
that keening just the wind or a banshee's wail?
Was
that a Shade that passed me by?
Or
just a trick played by the eye?
Anything
can happen - and we are ready for a fright
For
it is the Witching Hour on Halloween Night!
By Marie Bruce
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