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Tricks or treat

By penneduppoet

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Dressed to haunt they walk the street the children come on ghostly feet. They come at night to trick or treat, with sacks in hand. Beneath their sheets, they stand on doorsteps seeking sweets. If denied and you mistreat, the TRICKS will come... and you'll retreat. Nancy A. RussellJust put this on for fun, and for the coming of "Halloween"...BOO! Written October 7th, 2001 © on Oct 07 2001 01:44 AM PST   0 • 10

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