Fright Night

In this dark old cemetery

Where evil & malice play

I'll meet you by the oldest grave

& we can dance among the fey

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Don't mind those hungry zombies

They just want your tasty flesh

I'm sure they will appreciate

That you have kept it fresh

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The vampires don't sparkle

They aren't friendly, cute or sweet

They will drain you of your blood

For them it's a delightful treat

The ghosts don't want to hurt you

They just like the chase

They will make you scream & run

While they cackle in your face

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It's a nightmare of a party

Why don't you come on down

I'm sure we'll have a real great time

Don't mind my fallen crown

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I promise that you will be fine

After all, we're friends you know

So take my hand & come along

& I'll never, ever let you go

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"But, that creepy cemetery?"

You ask in a voice of heavy fear

"Why must we go there?

It's a place nobody dares to near?

Everything is dead inside,

yet we are still alive!

Can't we go someplace else,

where living things can thrive?"

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I look at you & laugh & laugh

My face & eyes are full of glee

Oh my friend, how foolish you are

How silly of you not to see

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"Haven't you yet noticed?"

I ask as I lead the way

"When was the last time you saw me,

out & about in the day?"

Your skin grows pale in the full moonlight

You stare at me in shock

"But... but... but..." you stammer,

"You didn't even knock!"

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I smile & pat your supple cheek

You've so much yet to learn

& when you dance tonight with me

For so much more you will yearn

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I guide you through the creaky gate

You cannot help but follow

Fear has gripped you by the throat

You cannot even swallow

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& so you came to the cemetery

Where evil & malice play

& we met down there by the oldest grave

& danced among the fey

The End

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I do so hope you enjoyed your stay

Because, well, you’re here forever now

So give that little heart a click

I’m sure that you know how…

And so thus concludes another Fright Night

And here is where I take my bow

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