Hallowe’en by Lisa Lunney
Hallowe’en begins with the ringing of the bells
Celebrations for those long since dead
The ringing bells
Expel those who seek to harm
Candles light the windows
The dancing flames
Ward off the witches and goblins
The brownies and mischievous wisps
The candles glow red
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
Summers end
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
We welcome and rejoice
The return of our beloved dead
Maison Moonchild 
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