Don't Turn Around!

Don't Turn Around

It's All Hallows Eve and the cold North breeze
Sends the wails of spirits whistling through the trees...

The moon is full behind dark clouds
And the fog is hiding vampires and werewolves in it's shrouds.

The children are gathering in hordes on the street
Thinking of candy and the ghouls they'll meet...

And if you are alone on this magic night
Beware! Lest your imagination take flight!

The cupboards hold monsters and scary things-
Snakes and bats and crawling things...

There's a banging in the hallway and a slither on the floor-
Pretend you don't hear and you'll only hear more!

Don't pull back the curtains for a face you may see-
Sit in the chair and gather your knees!

Remember this rule as the goblins abound-
Whatever you do-
Don't turn around!

John Evan Carson