Runner-Up: The Land of Orange and Black by Kaitlyn Teach

In the land of orange and black
You must take care to not look back
Flaccid bodies, chagrin smiles
Find the man in the black coat
Take note, and stay a while

Reaper’s sharpened farmer’s scythe
Brings the facts of death to light
Catch his eyes with your own two
He is embarrassed; caught in the act
“Look back!” he says to trick you

Do not listen to his shouts
Never, ever turn about
In this midnight forest clearing
Know your enemies and friends
Here again, see Death’s eyes leering

He moves behind you swiftly now
And causes you to turn around
Nothing good comes from not listening
You thought I lied? Well how
There, now, your moonlit blood is glistening

So, take heed in my warning
Hide your face until the morning
And you will never come back
To the land of orange and black
I promise