Costumes
by Londis Carpenter
copyright (c) 2003 by Londis Carpenter--all rights reserved
I've worn a lot of costumes just dressing up for fun.
And not only for Halloween, though that's a special one.
I've played each game kids play today; I've dressed up
like a clown.
I've been a race-car driver and a pitcher on a mound.
I've worn clothes like a rock star, such as Elvis and the lot.
I've been a deep-sea diver and I've been an astronaut.
And if you don't wear nothing but a towel after your bath,
You can pretend you're Tarzan and make your parents laugh.
I used to be an Indian brave, with arrows on my back.
I wore a costume mom had made out of a burlap sack.
I made myself a stick-horse from a broom with cloth and rope
And rode "Old Paint" on war parties and up a dusty slope.
The best costume I ever made was funnier than that.
One day I dressed my dog up so he looked just like the cat.
With a cape pinned to pajamas and your arms spread from your side,
You can fly through air like Superman. I know because I've tried.
Once I was a cowboy with my cap guns on my hip.
An old fur coat provided chaps and a mustache for my lip.
My Stetson, made of felt, had a wide brim and string chinstrap.
I galloped with wind in my face and outlaws at my back.
I’ve dressed up like a wizard and I’ve been a vampire too.
I made my dog look like a pig and took him to the zoo.
I dressed sis like a preacher's wife in grandmas worn out suit.
And when she put on mother's hat she actually looked cute.
I like making up costumes. Mom says I have the knack.
I've even stuffed clothes in my bed so I could miss my nap.
Someday when I am all grown up to Hollywood I'll go
And make all of the costumes in a famous movie show.
