All Hallow's Evening

(Picture taken from en.wikipedia.org)

On the night of October 31, all the children assemble
dressed and made-up in fancy outfits-supernatural beings they resemble
The holiday, or Halloween, also known as 'All Hallow's Eve'
is not just a thoughtless costume party, for it is based on a series of beliefs
From the ancient Celtic festival- Samhain, does this day originate
in Gaelic culture, the end of the harvest season does this day celebrate
It was a time when the Pagans would take a stock of supplies;
for winter they would begin to prepare
masks and costumes were worn by them to lure off any scare
On October 31, the ancient Gaels very strongly believed
the boundaries between the living and dead overlapped, so then the deceased
would come back to life and cause havoc like illness or damaged crops,
hence, it was the decision of the Pagans- this catastrophe certainly must be stopped
So, this festival would frequently involve a powerful bonfire
attracting insects and ultimately bats, as the sparks rose higher and higher
and that tradition lives till this very day- for evil spirits that are conjured,
will meet the kids in their frightening attire, and away from the town they will be lured
The typical Halloween activities include trick-or-treating while disguised
demanding sweets from every house until the fiery sun will rise
It also involves decorating the house with various spooky patterns
and buying pumpkins from pumpkin farms and carving them into jack-o'-lanterns
All kids (to their rooms), with skeletal embellishments they will adorn
their bulging sacks brimming with candy apples and caramel corn
These traditions are practiced abundantly by a majority in the west,
as grownups supply candy and sweets to their much-awaited guests
Trick-or-treaters gorge on their earnings until their stomachs are fit to burst
confirmed that all the devils and lingering spirits could not have survived the worst
So they retire their costumes, and anticipate eagerly for the coming year,
watching horror films and videos to match up the current atmosphere

Mystery of Risk

Decisions we take in life can have varying reasons and forms
but nowadays, taking cautious decisions has become the fixed norm
If in air, sea or land, there is never a doubt
as to whether we should take the less dangerous route
People are always reluctant to take even the slightest risk
and to finish an uneven journey, they become unnaturally brisk
Yet those who were willing to take risks,
have helped our imagination grow;
they were instrumental in expanding the boundaries
of everything we know
Without risk-takers, our oceanic wonders would never have been discovered
and fossils and archaeological sites would never have been uncovered
It were risk-takers who clambered up peaks so very high
and others who were capable of exploring far beyond the sky
Creatures of rare species are perhaps the most exciting ever found
and emeralds and diamonds are the most precious excavated from the ground
Cautious people couldn't have come across these things
unless they had luck so sheer
but the risk-takers would have found it, eventually,
without breaking a single fear
Majority of those people had their reputations at stake
yet, without their desire to take a risk, the records they could never break
So, I'll say, whatever the risk-takers had set out to find
are the objects that easily capture our imagination and mind
And reluctance of risk, if we decide to conquer and rule,
we can discover absolutely anything worth more than a priceless jewel

Assortments of Garments

Whenever we walk up and down the street,
we see an assortment of outfits at our feet
and an array of varieties of fancy, beaded shirts
or striped jeans and designed skirts
A few apparel are joined to one another by the hem
others are encrusted with iridescent gems
Some with tiny mirrors are entirely concealed
cries of admiration, they can effortlessly yield
Most have many an elaborate stitch
and in intricacy appear to be exceedingly rich
While many dresses seem to be made of nothing but dots
quite a lot of garments have anything but spots
We can buy boots of rubber, plastic or leather
or just shoes that are suited to any extreme weather
We witness frills and folds on frock after frock
and frills and folds on sock after sock
On one floor, we can purchase exotic fur gloves
and smooth scarves and earmuffs on the storey above
We sometimes wear slacks with attached sequins that shine
creating a gorgeous but rather cheesy design
It's impressive how tailors can so ably rearrange cloth
in all shades of colors- bright, sea, dull or goth
and the temperature can suddenly seem so much better
when we wear a dark cardigan or a hand knitted sweater
But at times, when clothes look too delicate or nice,
I think staying away from them will definitely suffice
For I am certain that I am capable, or to rephrase will
find something in proximity (on my clothes) to spill
I don't mean to end this on a note of satire
but I think it best to keep distance from this sort of fancy attire

Morsels and Treats

The second we bite into those crispy brown shells
all the ingredients start to flow out pell mell
Our mouths become flooded with the essence of cheese
its softness enables us to swallow it with ease
There's spice provided by the tasty baked beans
the vegetables range for the color red to the color green
There are just so many shades and flavors
too many to appreciate, too many to savor
But sometimes, I think good food is our greatest joy
when bored in the kitchen, it becomes our favorite toy
And there's never any harm in attempting to experiment
though it could produce a dish you heartily resent
You could try to make home made ice-cream,
and end up with just ice
or you could try to make a Mexican platter,
and end up with just rice
But honestly, without tasty food where would we all be?
Where would be the diversity in what we smell and see?
It could be prepared by a culinary chef, or made by yourself,
it could be made by an experienced cook,or a child of months twelve
Yet every little morsel that we devour
it could be anything- sweet spicy or sour
provides us (at least, me) with unlimited pleasure
our delight becomes seriously challenging to measure
And of course, as you probably all got to know,
my favorite dish is definitely the crunchy taco
But the problem with good food is its ephemeral taste
and its anxiety to leave our mouths in a hurry, post haste
Thus for most people, books or sports may seem a real treat,
but to me, a real treat is something delightful to eat
  

Mythical Creatures

While angels soar way above the sky
in the atmosphere, most leprechauns and fairies fly
Trolls and unicorns thrive well on the ground
and in different places can dragons be found
And this is all I really have to say
they're all unique in their very own way

Benevolent, guardian spirits, celestial beings at birth
which play as the intermediary between heaven and Earth
Depicted with a halo, and bright bird-like wings
they encircle the throne of living creatures and like to sing
Angelic, dedicated faces, in long robes of white
which take up various forms of breathtaking, glowing light
Next, are creatures that steal, bellow and roar
do trolls, derived from Scandinavian folklore
that dwell in isolated caves, mountains and rocks
very malicious, but their being dimwitted makes them easy to mock
With eyes that are active only during the swallowing night
as they rapidly turn to stone whenever exposed to light
Now we shall move on to the woodland animal- the unicorn
that since antiquity, has been described with a single, spiraling horn
A white, horse like, creature, with cloven hooves and considered wild
but being a symbol of purity and grace, its nature is extremely mild
Its ability to heal any sickness has portrayed it as tender
and poisoned water to potable, it can magically render
But though these creations are delightful to imagine
nothing is more interesting than the fire-breathing dragon
The portrayer of power, strength, good luck and pleasure
that jealously guard a cave of invaluable treasure
Its serpentine traits have made it possess multicolored scales
which shine brightly when read out in popular Chinese tales
Now, it's all about a few sweet, kindly creatures
which in myths and legends, they frequently feature
Normally, their being shrewd makes it simple for them to find
children around the globe who they can switch with their own kind
It's the fairy, with their beings also known as a 'changeling',
But now let's go on to creatures which, good luck they always bring
or the mischievous, Irish fairy or also the leprechaun
which by the time you figure out their tricks, they'll be long gone
Shown wearing an apron, a red cap and depicted as rather short
passionately fond of drinks, music and sport
As their occupation, its shoes and footwear they make and mold
and store their savings at the end of the rainbow- in a pot of gold

While angels soar way above the sky
in the atmosphere, most leprechauns and fairies fly
Trolls and unicorns thrive well on the ground
and in different places can dragons be found
And this is all I really have to say
they're all unique in their very own way

Rides

The second those exquisite, attractive gates close,
all light is extinguished, the brightness and the glows
Before you know it, through darkness we hurtle,
speed exactly opposite to that of a turtle
Our vehicle takes alarming twists and curves,
simultaneously making its passengers swerve
It's impossible to  be oblivious to everyone's shouts
as we follow uncharted and unknown routes
At one point, we even travel upside-down
consequently, our thoughts are being tossed around
Our eyes are being assaulted by freezing, cool air,
while speed is loosening and tangling our hair
At another point, the cart and our heartbeat gradually begin to slow,
but the vehicle continues to rock to and fro
And all of a sudden, we're off again, and the speed has doubled
this little adventure means business- to give us trouble
Cross, we decide to finally shut tightly our eyes,
and that putting our head down low will definitely suffice
We can hear our friends screaming, smiles on their face
withstanding the ride with such good grace
Finally, finally, it slows, coming to a stop
we cautiously look up, and our ears go *pop*
We walk into the sunlight unsteadily, coming out a daze
our surroundings seem alien, yet our friends seem unfazed
Now very annoyed, we look back, and we sighed
and said to ourself- what an amazing roller coaster ride

How....

How clouds in the heavens make patterns,
how rings display the beauty of Saturn
How sand in the desert makes dunes,
how music notes combine to form tunes
How blues coalesce to form the sky
how wings come together to make us fly
How a river cuts into a canyon like a snake,
how icing sticks layers to form a cake
How peace stems from war between two states,
how forthrightness can always prevent hate
How waves clash tips to make the sea
how passion tells us who we want to be
How fibers weave together to form silk
how white from all sides looks like milk
How memories blend to create inspiration
how history speaks for itself to form a nation
How the galaxy started off as a spark
how the atmosphere suddenly changes in the dark
How simple words can set someone ablaze
how simple words can easily turn into praise
How plumage can embellish a single feather
how a sudden downpour can alter the weather
How the world makes lonely a girl,
and how the universe makes lonely the world

Sugar- A Not So Sweet Story

1. Soda
It's nothing but a mixture of sucrose and carbon dioxide
and so deceptive about the calories they provide
Though people think things go better with bubbles
and the fizz and sweetness that only doubles
it's become an incredible sensation worldwide

2. Cotton Candy
Delicious, and traditionally known as 'fairy floss'
but to our teeth, it doesn't inflict a healthy gloss
Colorful spun sugar, like the texture  of cotton
(but the side effects may prove to be rotten)
yet to our taste buds, it doesn't seem as much of a loss

3. Cereal
The production of this grain is on the rise
with types in every shape and size
We have fruit loops, flakes, pops and puffs
with cereal, people can't seem to get enough
but to indulge too often would be unwise

4. Syrup
Today what kids like us seem to rave
is the high fructose, corn syrup, viscous wave
Also known as 'Floozy of the sugar world'
which falls upon pancakes in a sticky swirl
and seems to satisfy all our breakfast craves

5. Candy
Nowadays, what seems to invade every shop,
are arrays of jellies, Twizzlers and lollipops
Despite the fact that they taste extremely yummy,
so unhealthy is each additional gummy
and each extra corn candy, snickers and gum drop

6. Cupcake
The most popular item everyone likes to bake
are the simple but scrumptious cake and cupcake
especially the ones topped with icing and butter cream
that get warm to from a slow- flowing stream
and land at its base to from a sweet lake

Though we revel in these sweets in our mist
there's a reason we find them impossible to resist
We delight at their consumption, bask in their glory
but all in all, it can't be considered as a treacly, sweet story