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Adieu Fair Pumpkin

A white pumpkin, how sublime before the falling snow, I'll warm the oven just in time And in our tummies go! So dear, so clear so virginal This fair squash of thine To take a sharpened knife at all To it seems such a crime! I turn it this way and then that I cut its top and grin I know just where that tin’s at The one I’ll put it in… Ah white pumpkin you’re bid adieu As into your core I bore Just as sweet and so yummy too I’d ask for another encore!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/21/2013 12:57:00 PM
For me, this is very evocative of comfort, hearth and home and very fall-esque (I just made that up), and I love how you referred to the white pumpkin as 'virginal', so unlikely but so fitting.
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Date: 12/24/2011 4:49:00 PM
Debbie, so glad you enjoyed my poem. I am a complete novice. I know nothing about poetry - I just write it! Wishing you happy holy days as well! Maureen <> - that's a hug!
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Date: 11/17/2011 3:21:00 PM
This was really cute, Deb. Did I thank you for the haiku win? I forget. I have a haiku question for ya.soupmail.
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Date: 11/15/2011 10:25:00 AM
I'm THRILLED..... #1 yippy-skip!!!Thank you for the GRAND placement in your Haiku contest. Thank you for all the great advice!!!!God bless!~^Rick
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Date: 11/15/2011 6:59:00 AM
It sounds so real that you might have made a white pumpkin pie. Have you? Or any fresh pumpkin pie? If so, send me a healthy recipe...I have 2 small orange baking pumpkins. Thanks for calling, too. (And thank you for being a community builder and for unselfishly sharing your time to read and encourage poetry on this site. My life took a swift new direction about 8 months ago, and I have not been able to reciprocate. My thanks go to every community builder who enjoys poetry and encourages other poets, like I once tried to do. I love you…all! Lovingly, Dane Ann)
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Date: 11/14/2011 5:52:00 PM
Written very well and CUTE!!!YUM!!!God bless you Deb.
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Date: 11/14/2011 4:08:00 PM
Your humor had me smiling, Deb! My mother wouldn't let us "carve" pumpkins before Halloween. To her it was a crime to waste good fruit. Carol will love your entry too, dear. Best wishes in her fun contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/14/2011 4:02:00 PM
Hello Debbie, Wonderful honey, make me feel all happy and yummy inside. Good one sweetie.... Lov, Shar
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Date: 11/14/2011 2:57:00 PM
This poem practically sings itself. Tony
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