Beware! Innocent passer-by
Deceiving glamour is on
On this Halloween festival:
Clear blue sky, shining sun
Lavender, thyme and orange blossom
In the fragrant garden
Entice all us to wander at will
Beware, Glamour is on
In the deep recess of the rose bushes
In the dark foliage shade of gum trees
Hide in hordes the blood suckers
Don't make the mistake to believe
They only strike at night
In their feeding frenzy
Day and night
Any time will do
To feast on you
The vampires love warm blood
They might be small
By their sheer numbers
Attack after attack
Relentless their charges are
They ignore their losses
Keep moving for immobility
Is seen as surrender
A sign of sure defeat
They keep up with you
Infernal buzzing cloud
Swat them maddly
And your hands return bloody
Your body itches, blisters appear
Scratching does not appease
Au contraire!
Pursued by bloodlust swarms
Call the retreat and take shelter
Wish for the wild wind
To take them away
In this hallowed night.
Lucette C. Bailliet
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