Pray for no large youths in cheap masks,
demanding money with menaces, or 'trick-or-treats,
but instead for sweet children thrilled by fancy dress,
accompanied by Mum, and delighted with sweets.
The carol-singers will be around soon-"Good king Wenslus...giggle giggle...with buckets for the money. I'm turning into a really sour old woman! Thank heavens for innocent delights like bird and
Badger watching!