Getting Spooked

The sun set slowly this eve As the moon seemed to tip toe Upon the distant horizon As the handoff of day to night ensued The sounds of laughing children Filled the air on this Halloween A chill fell upon the trick-or-treaters With hopes costumes would protect From the oncoming cold night Little protection, though Against the hunting and haunting spirits That wish to walk the earth By scaring the many children Into dropping and leaving their candy Running away and screaming Aah, the lengths parents go to To not only examine But, to get their favorite candy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Horsman Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 9:02 PM
So glad i found this Halloween gem..Stay Safe Michael happy New Year.
Babcock Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 9:24 AM
The candy attraction for those with a sweet tooth. Enjoyed the poem. love phyl
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October 30, 2020 at 4:02 AM
Indeed what lengths we go to.. Great poem Michael..
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