No Candy Needed

To save some money on Halloween
I use a technique and must come clean
     Wear a scary disguise
     Children emit loud cries
I laugh as they run away and scream

This is a true tale, I must confess
And it’s surely worked with much success
     Electrifying hair
     Come hither if you dare
The local kids think that I’m possessed!



*Written in honor of John Freeman and his "Boisterous Comedy" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 9/8/2011 9:08:00 AM
Stopping by your amazing poetry today to thank you for your always kind comments on mine Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/24/2011 8:10:00 PM
I had a dentist who gave out small toys like the ones found in Cracker Jack boxes during Halloween. I don't believe dentists would give out candy to encourage dental decay. Your double limerick is fine work as usual.
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Date: 8/23/2011 12:32:00 PM
I haven't been on Soup for a day or so and have just seen all the contest results I've missed! Please excuse this quick message of congratulations - well done on all your wins : ) I'll catch up on your latest poems later, love
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Date: 8/22/2011 7:33:00 PM
Carolyn, congrats on your first place win in this contest. Gives me some ideas on how to save money on Halloween. Glenna
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Date: 8/22/2011 3:42:00 PM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of John, Carolyn
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Date: 8/22/2011 3:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your 1st Place win in Moses' "Boisterous Comedy" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/22/2011 10:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your very impressive win. Tony
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Date: 8/22/2011 1:07:00 AM
top-of -the heap funny piece, carols.. . heaps of cheers for the BIG-TIME win..:) huggs!
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Date: 8/22/2011 12:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your no. 1 spot Carolyn. Great limericks. I was down to see my brother today, so am eally behind in my reading. He seems to be holding his own for now. Love, joyce
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Date: 8/21/2011 9:37:00 PM
yyyyaaaaaaaayyy Carolyn!! Congratulations to you on the big numero uno. Just got in from sebring and checked it out. Goin on vakay for a while so I guess I'll be layin low wiht no computer. Y'all take care.
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Date: 8/21/2011 8:25:00 PM
Congrats on your first place win in John's contest..Sara
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Date: 8/21/2011 8:18:00 PM
So glad to see this is number 1 !! Well deserved, dear Carolyn!!
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Date: 8/21/2011 5:01:00 PM
Congratulations, Carolyn on your halloweenish limerick! I think you are having lots of fun with that play!! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 8/21/2011 4:53:00 PM
Fine master piece.Congratulation on your win.
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Date: 8/21/2011 4:21:00 PM
Well done win Carolyn, congratulations. Mike
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Date: 8/21/2011 4:09:00 PM
carolyn this is great, well done David
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Date: 8/21/2011 3:21:00 PM
Oh Carolyn this was terrific a great 1st.place win.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa
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Date: 8/21/2011 2:13:00 PM
A total HOOT, Carolyn. So, is this when your acting debut began? I love it. Certainly the cream of the crop. Perhaps your electrifying hair was wedding day green? ha ha. Congrats on 2 wins in the same day! Gwendolen
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Date: 8/21/2011 1:57:00 PM
haha... what a wiley way to weather an Octoberish recession! Congrats, Carolyn :)
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Date: 8/16/2011 10:40:00 AM
Haha, well that sure is sneaky ;) This sure was a fun read, Carolyn! Nice to see you back here! Wish you the best in John's contest! hugs and thank you for passing by my poem :)
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Date: 8/15/2011 2:41:00 PM
LOL, I can just picture this : ) My mum turns all the lights out and the whole household has to sit in darkness to deter the trick or treat kids - it's the same with carol singers (maybe your scary look will work on them too)
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Date: 8/14/2011 3:37:00 PM
A fun way to save money! This gave me a chuckle! Well done. xoxo Robert.
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Date: 8/13/2011 3:58:00 PM
by the way that sure makes it hard for us kids to get candy...sure scares us... wish you'd quit doin' that Carolyn ...almost wet myself last year!
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Date: 8/13/2011 3:50:00 PM
I guess you can't blame them for that Carolyn.... but of course they probably love it! great poem. good luck in the contest
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Date: 8/11/2011 11:37:00 PM
I bet you look GREAT for those kiddies, CArolyn. Fun poem for the contest.
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