Since this is the time for goblins and bats,
For Halloween spirits, for ghosts and cats.
For weird happenings, and witches brew,
These are the things that I wish for you.
May the only spirit you chance to meet,
Be the spirit of love and friends warm and sweet.
May the only goblin that comes your way,
Be this Neighborhood Phantom you must give away.
"'Tis much better to give than receive" goes the verse,
And something this easy won't empty your purse.
It's your turn to pass along a treat and a Boo,
Because now the Neighborhood Phantom is little old YOU!
So by this time tomorrow, pick two friends sweet,
And give to them each a Halloween treat.
You have only one day - so you'll need to hurry,
Leave a treat on the doorstep, ring the bell and then scurry!
Signed,
The Phantom
P.S. Don't forget to leave your "We've Been Boo'd" sign in your window so that all Neighborhood Phantoms can figure out whose turn it is.