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George Stanworth
Poet
&
Lyricist
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A Modern Fright
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A modern fright
must be polite,
and never cause a wound.
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A modern boo!
must be thought through,
and always auto-tuned.
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A modern bat
should not attack
without a horror song.
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A modern ghoul
would look a fool
without some make-up on.
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A modern bone
must have its phone
when it lies on the ground.
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A modern snake
demands milkshakes
before it slithers round.
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A new elf sent
will carry scent
in case it passes gas.
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A modern witch
has no broomstick,
but travels in first class.
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A modern spook
should wear a suit
and have a lot of charm.
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A modern scare
should never 'dare'
in case it comes to harm.
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A modern grave
should have a shave
and always look pristine.
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A modern child
should still run wild
because it's Halloween!
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From 'Don't Trick Or Treat A Lion'
© George Stanworth 2017
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