Trick or Treat · single sheet · lazy-loaded whisper
In Halloween Town, where the lampposts lean,
The moon hangs low with a crooked sheen,
Jack-o’-lantern doorways softly gleam,
And shadows stitch the edges of a dream.
Children gather on the cobblestone street,
Shoes scuff–hearts drum to a candy beat,
Masks pulled tight, courage small but sweet,
They chant the spell: “Trick or Treat! Trick or Treat!”
Windows flicker with a pumpkin glow,
Secrets rustle in the leaves below,
Every knock is a dare to the autumn night,
Every laugh is a spark in the lantern light.
In this town where the strange feels right,
Fear wears glitter and joy wears fright,
The veil grows thin, yet the rule is clear:
Share your sweets, and guard your cheer.
Lazy-load additional phrase (reveals on demand):
When the last bell tolls, the magic lingers.