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Soft lilac orthopedic shoes
and a faded "green peace" bag
short silver curls
with pallid gray glasses to match
what a deceptive disguise

Jumbled text on a white index card
the bottom boldly shouting
"There is no Halloween here"

She stands proudly
on a concrete doorstep
looking down with nothing more
than judgement and contempt

Breathing fire
the wrinkled judge
excitedly condemns us
with trying happiness in her voice

Oh, heresy.