Magic
October 25, 2011, 9:21 pm
Sandra’s seen a leprechaun,
Eddie touched a troll,
Laurie danced with witches once,
Charlie found some goblins’ gold.
Donald heard a mermaid sing,
Susy spied an elf,
But all the magic I have known
I’ve had to make myself.
-Shel Silverstein
I’m in almost total agreement with Shel Silverstein. Many years ago, when I first read this poem, its truth hit me like a thunderbolt. For magic to happen, I will have to work. On the other hand, I won’t be sitting around waiting for some no-show fairy godmother to appear.
The witching time is nearing, and there is work to be done. My sleek black witch dress ( a thirty year old party gown) needs airing. I definitely must head to Goodwill to find a new witch hat. Then the perfect pumpkin has to be selected from our local pumpkin wagon which works on the honor system … money is put in the unattended cash box which sits on a hay bale. Halloween cards need to be made and treats baked. And, finally, the CD of Danse Macabre must be dusted off.
I’m hoping for a magical night. Only one ingredient is missing: luck can’t be conjured up with work. With luck, all the pieces will fall into place.
Happy Haunting. 
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Greetings and welcome...
The Suitcase Lady Blog is now in its fifteenth year. I intend to keep following the advice from poet Mary Oliver, "Pay attention, be astonished and tell about it". Many thanks for being the people I tell it to.
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October 25th, 2011 on 11:50 PM
Loooooved it! :-)
October 30th, 2011 on 9:47 AM
Mary–So you’re not going to wait for the great pumpkin to arrive? How about a pumpkin moon???
Have fun! evie & michael