Helga’s Halloween Alphabet
A is for the apple, we use for cider
B is for the bats, which are spookier than the spider
C is for the cat, which is usually black
D is for the dance on the Monster Mash 8-track
E is for the evil, which is usually displayed
F is for Frankenstein, who makes us afraid
G is for the ghost, who always says “BOO!”
H is for the haunted house, anything but new
I is for the ice-pick, hanging on the wall
J is for the jack-o’-lantern, which makes our tummies crawl
K is for the kids, who disguise their faces
L is for the lunatic, who causes disgraces
M is for the monster, locked up in chains
N is for the noise, against the windowpanes
O is the owl, who gives a loud hoot
P is for the pumpkin, all trick-or-treat salute
Q is for the quality of costumes and candy
R is for remembrance of Halloween so fine and dandy
S is for the scarecrow, all carefree and fun
T is for the terror, felt by everyone
U is for the ugliness of each wicked trick
V is for the vampire, searching for a neck to prick
W is for the witch, who usually casts a spell
X is for the X-ray, we needed when we fell
Y is for the yards, all covered with beautiful mom and flowers
Z is for ZAK the wizard, full of colorful powers
Now all this time I hope you know more, about this haunting town
Please watch your step, don’t fall in a ditch
Because, you see, your friendly tour-guide is “Helga the Witch.”
Michael J. English
Pittston Township
