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Clintons In New York (A Halloween Tale)

As darkness descends quietly, upon the little town The children, eager with their bags, are walking so carefree They know no fear but taught to them, by their parents’ words So quickly, they all seek their prize and take, this Halloween While coming with the darkness, upon this hallows eve An evil force awakened by the many who pretend With masks upon their faces, hoping to cause fear The darkness hides the truth, that’s bringing the towns end The scary dying breath that now falls upon this town Is a residential force that has sought its permanence May the many who depict it by scoffing with its mask Soon realize they’re the reason that it never up and went

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 9/22/2008 8:53:00 AM
Oh my...this is scarier than anything written by Poe!! Good job, Michael!! ~Carrie
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