Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Trick or Treat

Interesting entry for the OCT WK 3 - 300 words or less contest. It has a sweet ending. Last year we skipped Halloween trick or treat but this year we plan to take my grandson.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021

Thanks Gypsy. My grandchildren are all grown up. Waiting for great grandkids now.

Comment from Jasmine Girl

Excellent

What a fun Halloween night. Going out and seeing ghosts and goblins and even an elf. The handicapped child got two bags of candies on his bed.

Well done.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021

Thanks, Lisa. Halloween is just around he corner.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

I stopped celebrating Halloween too many years ago to remember when. None the less, this wonderful story of compassionate sharing is so heart warming that even the biggest scrooge may be convinced to smile. I am sitting here right now smiling at the thought.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021

Thanks for the review. I think you and I are in the same boat.

reply by nomi338 on 20-Oct-2021

I got the warm fuzzies.

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

This poem had me in stitches at the end. I really loved the twist and found the whole poem very entertaining. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. I really enjoyed the read.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021

Thanks for the review. I had to do a little thinking for that twist.

Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

Excellent

A beautifully penned story about celebrating Halloween time as kids. In India, Halloween is unknown. But having been exposed to the American culture, I am able to appreciate the many nuances in the celebrations. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021

Thanks, Seshadri. No Halloween in India? Probably less tooth decay.

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

Your poem is excellent in every respect--skillfully written--with good flow, meter, and rhyme--and vividly descriptive of Halloween fun. I especially like the surprise at the end. What a smart, resourceful little boy.
:-)

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021

Thanks for the review, Janice. That was a good surprise.

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

This is a very clever story and a great way to get candy. You have told this story very well and all I could think of is....how excited I am for Halloween. Best of luck in the contest. :)

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021

Thanks for the review. Halloween is just around the corner.

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

such a cute poem for Halloween. Halloween brings much delight to manyb boys and girls. We live in a neighborhood where we don't get many trick or treaters. Just our own family.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2021

Thanks, Rosemary. We're in the same situation as you are.

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

This is a lovely poem for the youngest of trick and treaters, which will be certain to reassure them in their fear and inspire their day (or evening).

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2021

Thanks, Katherine. I tried really hard to gear this to the young children.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I have fond memories of those trick-or-treat nights. This line sums up your poem perfectly. I, too, have fond memories. Today's children are missing so much because society has really messed up. Thank you fir sharing this contest entry with us and good luck.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2021

Thanks, Barbara. Those were the good old days.