the little devils

for Halloween
the mothers spray webs
onto
the porch, drape
sheets upon the shrubs,
dress their
little
devils into angels,
or critters
that roam the earth.
they tell them that today
it's okay
to take candy
from strangers. just today.
go on little one,
go up
to that scary
unlit door
where a witch awaits,
where a ghoulish
pumpkin sits,
go grab a handful
of sweets.