Hallowe’en
Hallowe’en begins with the ringing of the bells
Celebration for our long since dead
The ringing bells
Expel those whom seek to harm
Candles light the windows
Reflecting dancing flames
Warding off witches
Burning ‘til midnight
Keeping evil influences at bay
The streets are filled
Row on row
They walk with torches of straw
Lighting souls through purgatory
Those who linger between heaven and hell
The end of summer
Connects us to the next world
The veil
So thin
You can feel a breath
From a love long since dead
Hallowe’en
The candles are lit
The hearthstones are swept
The candles glow red
We welcome and rejoice
The return of our beloved dead
Lisa Loves Words 