All Hallow's Eve

Once again I've called on my neighbor Diane's over-the-top Halloween decorations for the pictures for this post, except for the first photo which is another neighbor's decorations. Diane has outdone herself with even more, bigger and better decorations this year than last.

All Hallows' Eve

On All Hallows' Eve the dead will arise

to walk the earth amidst you and I.

Barriers are breached 'tween their world and ours

as lost souls flow forth and cause men to cower,

The Lord of the Dead releases their bonds

to roam the creation from dusk until dawn

The Evil of the night is kept at bay

by fashioned masks bearing unholy traits

while candles are lit so the spirits may find

the family and friends they left behind.

Listen to the whispers in songs on the wind,

They'll reveal your future if you welcome them in,

The dearly departed are invited to feast,

or tricks will be played if you deny them a treat,

Forgotten are the tales the elders once weaved,

but they come back to haunt on All Hallows' Eve.

Jack E. Bilek

Source:  The Starlite Cafe