Candy

on halloween the children dream

of all the treats they'll get

in costumes sweet with empty bags

into the world they're sent

we tell them, stay within our street

you need not go too far

for m&m's and candy corn

and tiny payday bars

but stray not near the vacant lots

where evil souls unite

forsaking light for darker things

temptations of the night

like flavored vape and alcopop

and dope that one injects

and fentanyl that's colored bright

and wicked anal sex

10/9/2024