The Little Goblin -- a Halloween Poem

"Trick or Eat," says the little goblin. "Trick or Eat."

The children come to the door
and carry sacks and bags
and baskets and rucksacks
and all sorts of things
to carry goodies in.

"Give us some candy, please," say the children.

They are dressed up.
They are dressed
as pirates and as ghosts
as skeletons and doctors
and pizza delivery men
and animals
and much, much more.

"Trick or Eat," says the little goblin. "Trick or Eat."

The little goblin's father carries a huge bowl.

It is filled with all kinds of candy:
with chocolate bars and chewing gum
with gummy bears and marshmallow spiders
with treats that look like witches' hats
and cups of fruit flavored gooo.

"Trick or Eat," says the little goblin. "Trick or Eat."

"Thank you," say the children. "Happy Halloween."

Good night, little goblin.