She keeps him in her garden
until the moon has found its place
Every year she makes a bargain
as she stitches up his face
The sunlight warms the air
until the veil starts getting thin
And then you'd best beware
October nights belong to him
All year long the ravens tease and taunt
ruthlessly tearing at his seams
His cheeks are drawn and gaunt
taking new forms in dreamers dreams
He's waited all year long
to have the chance to haunt again
He creeps onto the lawns
for trick or treating to begin
She grants an open door
shielding him with her fallen leaves
She stitched a sickle, like before
into his newly fitted sleeves
He blends so well, no one can tell
he is ready for his latest victim
October's deal and hallowed spell
until a new contract is written
Inching in, he spots his prey
he is ready to consume them
but porch lights declare, no, not today
back to his stake he is condemned
Yes, October has her secrets
hovering fog to hide them in
So when you come to visit
beware the scarecrow's crooked grin
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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