Hearts beat fast in abject fear
Sweat beads up on neck and brow
There is horror in the darkness
For they know what's coming now

The air hangs still as no one breathes
They listen to the sounds of feet
And then the young call out to them
With hollow voices, "Trick or Treat"

Screams die fast on trembled lips
Clocks tick down the endless time
With choking sobs each person cries
"Go away! The candy's mine!"

With morning comes the warming sun
The people wake as they hoped
But they find what their greed wrought
The trees TP'ed and windows soaped

With this dear friends, a lesson learned
Do not be wicked for the sweet
On Hallowe'en they venture forth
The scary children, Trick or Treat