Sez she to me

“I know, Nanny

That Halloween is near

I should dress as a cat

Or a big black bat

But silvery rings

And bright coloured wings

Long dress of gold

A wand to hold

Shiny crown

That matches my gown

Sheer white mittens

With embroidered kittens

Heeled slippers brand new

Every colour and hue

Nanny that’s really what I’d like to do.”

Sez I with a smile

“My beautiful child

The choice is completely yours

No creepy cat

Or big black bat

No witch with a broom

In a scary room

No ghosts, goblin or scary clown

No Frankenstein with furrowed frown

Just a beautiful girl

With a cheeky wee grin

Who suits very well the costume she’s in.