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 The Curse of the Candy Corn Open in new Window. [13+]
Winner. It was always left long after Halloween, even after the saltwater taffy.
by Graywriter Author Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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A "Game of Thrones"  Open in new Window. by Creeper Of The Realm Author Icon Review
Storyline: A Halloween poem set to the song, The Unicorn. I admit I am unfamiliar with the tune, but that really didn't seem to matter. The title of the poem itself let's you know what's to come.

Flow: Great rhythm and flow. I'll never know how you managed to name off almost every candy and treat given out on Halloween while keeping up this pace. It felt effortless in its delivery. Matching Swedish fish with delish was fantastic.

Structure: I liked that you offset every other stanza, which probably has everything to do with the melody choice. Even though I was unfamiliar with the song and the way the stanzas were written, there was a definite melody in my head as I continued to read through the poem. Candy corn is mentioned in the last line of every stanza, which ties it together.

Overall Impression: This piece has great imagery. Anyone who has ever gone trick-or-treating remembers grabbing the pillowcase to get their goodies on their excursion. Racing from street to street to grab as much loot as you can carry, all the while praying you will have an abundance of your favorite candies.

Final Thoughts: I loved your Halloween take, and you made me hungry and think back upon my childhood. I do agree that candy corn is a holiday staple, but I am one of those people who enjoy it. It's ironic to me how, as a child, you consciously decide to eat the best candy first, which always leaves you with a small bag days later with the candy you disliked the most. I'm glad to learn I'm not the only one who did this. Your poem is a feel-good piece despite being about a despised candy.




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