The One Who Invented Trick or Treat

Yes, I invented “trick or treat”
so you could fill your mouth with sweets.

Candy bars and lemon drops,
marshmallows and Tootsie Pops,
butterscotch and bubble gum —
hold out your hand, they’ll give you some.

Chocolate kisses, Jujubes too,
sourballs and jellybeans for you.
Have a cake, some cookies too —
take a couple, grab a few.

Peppermint sticks and Mary Janes,
licorice whips and candy canes.
Slurp some soda, munch some pie,
don’t let those M&Ms go by.

Chew that toffee, munch those treats,
get that caramel in your teeth.
Then come see me, I’ll be near —
I’m your friendly dentist, dear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 9/27/2025 7:16:00 AM
Ahh!! I like this one. My dentist used to say go home, eats lots of candy and see you soon. LOL..Thanks for sharing this one with us. I enjoyed reading it. Very creative. Sara K
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Date: 9/22/2025 12:09:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 9/18/2025 7:28:00 PM
Written by my 9-year-old daughter, submitted with parental permission.
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/27/2025 7:16:00 AM
Ha!! Ha!!..Sara K
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