Darkness falls
The midnight hour
Creatures scurrying
For treats, they scour

Human flesh
A ghoul’s delight
Plenty of pickings
Tis Halloween night

Unassuming, out and about
Trick or Treat
They hear you shout
This is their cue
A delight fills their eyes
They whisk you away
No one hears your cries

So watch your kiddies
And watch all around
You never know when
You’re next to be found

No escape from the evil
There’s no place to turn
Could it be the end?
Of this, you discern…

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