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Ooh, Suze is right; it's the anniversary of James' and Lily's death. crying However, they wouldn't want everyone to be depressed and refrain from having fun. 3nodding

May all your Halloween wishes come true on this day of honoring those who have past.

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Witches flying past on broomsticks,
Black cats leaping here and there,
White-robed spooks on every corner,
Mournful moaning in the air,

Goblins peering out of windows,
Spirit-things that rap and run-
But don't be scared-it's just October,
Having one last hour of fun!

Halloween
- by Mary Jane Carr

I hope everyone has a fantastic Halloween. Always remember that it is the perfect time to imagine, believe and let the magic of Halloween take flight.

Sincerely from your cat-crazy Ravenclaw,
Empress_Cat

Merry Meet and A Blessed All Hallow's Eve for all those who would honor the night in which those who have passed may return.

On All Hallow's Eve,

Doth blow the leave,

Bare branches

Bend down to the ground.

Children believe,

And simply conceive,

There's evil

And it's all around.

So pumpkins all lit,

Trick or treat just a bit,

All costumed they

Go through the town.

They face with much wit,

Tell jokes that do fit,

For fun,

It's really quite sound.

And then it's November

Until cold December,

Times, black,

That we all must pass.

But Catholics remember,

All Saints' Day, each member,

Dark's contrast...

Gold Light of the Mass!

Poem found at http://www.hilary-flanery.com/poems/all_hallows_eve.htm

'Twas the Night Before Samhain
'Twas the night before Samhain and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, except for my spouse.
The incense, it burned in our cauldron so black,
For Witchcraft and Magick we'd a wonderful knack.

The circle was drawn with the athame of power,
The guardians were called to each quarter tower.
The Lord and Lady attended our rite,
In wonder and glory and power and might.

The dearly departed came as our guest,
To live once again, after their rest.
We bid them goodbye with a tear in our eye,
Such a lovely presence of loved ones so nigh.

The candles danced in the flickering light,
With the Great Rite we bid them all a good night.
The guardians, thanked, have all sped away,
The Lord and Lady, thanked for the day.

The night before Samhain, Gods bless this house,
A circle of wonder 'round me and my spouse.

--Anonymous (from http://www.ladybridget.com/mp/twassamhain.html)

Wishing you all a Happy Samhain/Halloween!