Halloween On the Dark Side of Town

It's a nightmare down on Elm Street. Satan's waiting here at home.
Where's that little Freddy Krueger with his nails of sharpened chrome?
And that dearest Michael Myers, as he's always sure to call?
Halloween won't be so keen without some slashers in the hall.

They're all meeting up with Jason and the other demon spawn
to pay Old Scratch a visit, so I'll leave the porch light on.
I'm your sugar devil daddy and I'll tempt you if I can,
so now open up those goody bags, cause I'm your candy man.

Welcome, all you little zombies. Here, I've got some flesh for you!
It's in a candy wrapper and so much easier to chew.
Just hold out your plastic treat bag, and hold off eating me.
The junk I'm gonna give you tastes much better than my knee.

It's so loaded up with sugar, you'll be bouncing off the walls.
So go ahead and gorge yourselves and fill the bathroom stalls.
Kneel before the porcelain god or use the toilet sink.
You can always use the practice now, for later when you drink.

You can't take a piece of healthy fruit or any home-made treat.
The media have made damn sure it's only junk food that you'll eat.
So celebrate my holiday and consume till it's obscene.
Welcome into my domain... and Happy Halloween!

October 15, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gray Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 3:33 PM
A superb flow of words, much enjoyed. Great title also Roy!. Best Regards!.
Lindley Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Love this write my friend! Superb rhyming, rhythm and flow.. Very solid 7 ..
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 2:52 PM
Roy, this is a Halloween classic! I am so happy I didn't miss reading this one and I am adding it to my favorites! Brilliant wit in this wonderful creative piece!
Peterson Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 12:25 PM
What a riot this one is, Roy. Here I am sitting alone and laughing out loud. So very clever and witty how you wove the different movies and characters into lovely little couplets.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 8:33 PM
Yes! Perfect conclusion, 7 my friend and adding to my favorites.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 5:52 PM
I am a fan of your writing, for me the first four stanza's are brilliant. The last three I have to admit are not of the same calibre. Either way Roy, I was very entertained.
Jerden Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Merci, mon ami. I have edited the last three stanzas based on your feedback. The message is the same, but the tone is more subtle. Cheers, Roy
Chircop Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 1:00 AM
I really enjoyed reading this poem early this morning.Very entertaining!!!Charma
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