I think my favorite halloweeen song is "John's Garden" recorded by Peter Mayer on his CD Million Year Mind
JOHN'S GARDEN
Farmer John wandered back And when he reached the pumpkin patch, began to speak He said "the weather's getting colder Summer's over and its almost Halloween That's the day, the reason you were raised When everything about your life will change
You will have eyes to see, and for that night, you'll be A bright lamp burning in the darkness But remember that candle shines for only the briefest time in a jack-o-lantern's heart
The pumpkins held a meeting then Some were very apprehensive and afraid "Could this really happen to us? What would be the meaning?" is what they were saying "This is home, it's all we've ever known" Then one bold, outspoken pumpkin spoke
He said "I don't need eyes to see, it sounds like a lie to me I like it just fine here in John's garden And remember that candle shines for only the briefest time in a jack-o-lantern's heart" There is much to ask and to ponder in the pumpkin patch When imposing old October shows up at last
Then a pumpkin from the farther end Who had been silent up til then Over the commotion, said "What would you rather have my friends A chance to shine, or die here on the vine? The better way seems very plain to me
You will have eyes to see, and for that night you'll be A bright lamp burning in the darkness And maybe that candle shines for only the briefeat time in a jack-o-lantern's heart Oh, but one goblin's smile should make it all worth while You know you might even see the starlight And knowing that time is brief, makes it that much more sweet When you have a jack-o-lantern's heart".