LUCKY PENNY
by Daniella Kaufman
WC: 100

On Halloween, a full moon’s glow
makes children wary if they know
the superstition that this light
lets inner werewolves out tonight.
But Penny is a girl with pluck.
“I’ll block the curse with lots of luck!”
She lights the pumpkins. Hugs a cat.
Hooks horseshoes round her pointy hat.
Then knocks on gravestones. Makes a wish—
by tossing treats into a dish.
Her plan complete, despite her fright,
she steps into the full moonlight.
No fur. No fangs. No canine feet.
“Success! It’s time to trick-or-treat!”
Away she goes. No wolf in sight.
Just howling laughter fills the night.