The Goblins’ Halloween Ball

The annual ball is a staid old tradition,

Minuets, waltzes—selective admission.

For too many years ghosties spied from afar.

But this year they sneak in and bring a guitar!

Tiptoeing Tangos turn into The Bump.

The dancers all jump, then they clump and they thump.

The old goblins gasp, but the young ones join in . . .

With Robot and Hip Hop—they shimmy and spin.

Chicken dance, cha-cha, and even ballet,

When chill turns to daylight, they Conga away—

Then breakfast together on scones and root beer

These ghosties and goblins plan pranks for next year!

—By Lisa Lowe Stauffer