Run

Three teen-age Halloweener's all costumed up 
A ghoul, a ghost, and a long-fanged pup 
To the lone house on the block, they all went trick-or-treat 
On the doorstep they all stood with their paws and their feet
 
They knocked three times, all one-by-one 
Hoping for candy-givers to hear them all come 
Nobody answered, but the door opened up wide 
And a deep low voice- spoke "Dare come inside"
 
So, they all held hands and they walked in together 
To warm up their bones, from the cold chilly weather 
They found a man in a chair, holding three bullets and a gun 
Then they ran like three rabbits- when he shouted...

"Take the candy... (((AND RUN)))" 


Scary Halloween Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin 
10/14/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 11/1/2022 12:19:00 PM
Definitely "Run!" Charlie! What an creative and very innovative heart stopping Halloween tale! Well earned congratulations. BTW when you come trick or treating at our house you won't find a gun just a few wayward ghosts in a fog! Blessings to you!
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Date: 10/31/2022 8:47:00 AM
Great write, very scary. Isn't there always that one house around that seems this way. The one all the kids have stories of. (hopefully just stories tho!)
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Date: 10/31/2022 8:17:00 AM
That got them. Not quite the trick they expected. Talk about turning the tables! Congrats on your win, Charles. Terry
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Date: 10/31/2022 2:11:00 AM
I absolutely loved this! Terrific poem, and congratulations
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Date: 10/30/2022 4:37:00 PM
Charlie, congratulations on your winning placement with your scary poem!
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Date: 10/30/2022 12:03:00 AM
A chilling story, with an unexpected ending. Very good poem. Enjoyed.
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Date: 10/23/2022 6:24:00 PM
This is TERRIFIC! Perfect for the contest too! Love it! HH, gw
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Date: 10/18/2022 8:00:00 PM
This is so hilarious and equally scary. I can imagine the frightened faces of the little kids. Enjoyed much, dear Charles. All the Best in the Contest.....
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Date: 10/18/2022 10:38:00 AM
This is so funny Charlie, i would have run as fast as my legs would carry me. This is a real Halloween story, but guess the tables were turned this time, but they got the candy and the scare. That is what children want, good scary tale my friend Charlie. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
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Date: 10/17/2022 4:08:00 PM
Love this one too, Charlie. Another favorite. That is a scary thought my friend...
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Date: 10/15/2022 6:09:00 PM
You got me at "Dare come inside"!! Dam! If that vigilantly would have, they would have, then what? Scary! Very exciting Charlie Messina!
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Date: 10/14/2022 11:04:00 PM
A lovely Halloween poem, written simply but with deep emotions.
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