Pumpkin

I made a Jack-o’-lantern With eerie looking eyes The scooping was not wasted For mama made two pies We ate them in the evening And then I went outside I took my glowing lantern And showed it off with pride. [Dedicated to Abby Nance.]

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Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 11/8/2014 5:10:00 PM

Very nice pumpkin poem! :) I really enjoyed it my dear friend. take care now! love and hugs! xxxx D.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2014 6:39:00 PM

Hi Dorian! I'm pleased that you enjoyed my pumpkin poem. Thank you for stopping by; also I want to thank you for commenting on my D-Day in Malta poem...I attempted to reply but was unable to because of a technical hitch. Have a lovely weekend and hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/7/2014 10:05:00 AM

I came back for another smile. It seems I am not the only one to enjoy this splendid write.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/7/2014 10:35:00 AM

Glad to have you back, not just to re-read this poem, but also contributing actively on Soup. Thank you. // paul

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/6/2014 7:47:00 PM

Charming, simply charming! Light & Love

Paul Callus
Date: 11/7/2014 9:21:00 AM

Pleased that you enjoyed it, Debbie; thank you for stopping by. Take care. // paul

Sneha Rv

Date: 11/6/2014 10:43:00 AM

Wow! I just loved the rhyme and the poem! Lucky Abby!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/7/2014 9:23:00 AM

Thank you Sneha! glad you enjoyed my pumpkin:) // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/5/2014 5:58:00 AM

Love this poem, perfect for us grown ups who have not forgotten our youth. A beautiful dedication to a precious little girl.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2014 6:02:00 PM

You got it right, Maurice; there are times when grown-ups buy toys for children with the aim of playing with them themselves. Thanks for the visit. // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 11/3/2014 3:50:00 PM

You made a Jack-o'-lantern and your mom made two pies, BUT did you proceed to roast the seeds? That's the good stuff! A nice lighthearted piece. A big moment in any child's eyes.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/4/2014 12:21:00 PM

Roasted pumpkin seeds are really good...they disappear in no time at all (I shared mine with Ilene!). Thank you for the welcome comments. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/3/2014 8:49:00 AM

Paul, just read about your meeting with Jan. HOw wonderful to meet a friend from Soup!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/4/2014 12:27:00 PM

Hi Andrea! The meeting with Jan was really wonderful! She is a most lovely lady and I'll be missing her presence here (in Malta). Perhaps one day we'll be able to meet, too...who knows!! I believe you two would get on well together:) // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 11/2/2014 9:30:00 PM

Jack o' lanterns and pumpkin pie are just two of my many favorite things about autumn... A charming write and a sweet dedication! Nicely done, Paul!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/4/2014 2:11:00 PM

Yes, I still do carve a jack o' lantern every Halloween. Even though I've grown up, it was a tradition that I couldn't give up!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/4/2014 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Kelly; glad you enjoyed. Hope you enjoyed Halloween; wonder if you still make pumpkin lanterns! hugs // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 11/2/2014 5:43:00 AM

cute..good god nothing was wasted. Love, Paul...rajat

Paul Callus
Date: 11/2/2014 3:13:00 PM

Hi Rajat! I have nothing about people using pumpkins to make lanterns, as long as the insides don't go to waste! // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/1/2014 9:12:00 AM

This one has good rhythm, rhyme and flow to it..A very simple title adorns a very awesome work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/1/2014 10:57:00 AM

Thank you Sara....your lovely comments are much appreciated. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Dan Helppi

Date: 10/31/2014 10:46:00 PM

simple goodness.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/1/2014 7:19:00 AM

Thank you Dan. [I should have left you some pie:)] // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/31/2014 8:42:00 PM

ahhh, this is so CUTE!!! Love your little Halloween poem, my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/1/2014 7:35:00 AM

Thank you Andrea; a cute write for a cute girl! Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 10/31/2014 8:09:00 PM

Lol a chilling yet filling write that left me full afterwards, cheri I'm flattered my Dear friend Paul, I'm looking forward to next year I wonder what mischief I can get into by then lol but now it's thanksgiving and christmas I'm looking toward, but in my heart Halloween will always be held dear, cheri again thanks my dear friend and Happy Halloween, to you PAUL, TAKE CARE CHERI

Paul Callus
Date: 11/1/2014 6:42:00 AM

Thank you Cherl....my door is always open for you:) must thank you again for the sumptuous Halloween feast which you laid for us...filling and appetizing! Hope you have a lovely weekend. // paul

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/31/2014 7:34:00 PM

what a very sweet beautifully penned piece paul happy halloween paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/31/2014 2:07:00 PM

- So sweet, Paul ! - Love it - Happy Halloween ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2014 4:38:00 PM

Thank you Anne Lise; It's going to be scary and spooky tonight! Hope you've got some garlic ready at hand!! /x/ paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/31/2014 11:18:00 AM

A treat for Halloween fun Paul. I love to see all the cute kiddies dressed up and having fun. Happy Halloween!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2014 11:42:00 AM

Hi Connie! I too like seeing the children dressed up! This evening I have to accompany my ten year old granddaughter to a Halloween party...hope they'll be kind to me:) // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/31/2014 10:35:00 AM

nice one, paul! hope you didn't waste the seeds - they're my favorite part!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2014 10:40:00 AM

Hi Ilene! Nothing goes to waste.....I like them seeds, but I'm ready to share:) Thanks for stopping by. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 10/31/2014 9:27:00 AM

oh what a cute write - Abby will love it Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2014 11:15:00 AM

You sure are a wizard with the weather Paul it has been ideal for us:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2014 10:46:00 AM

Well...it's a poem meant for children, and I immediately thought of Abby; when she grows a bit older she might appreciate it more. [my spell is working...managed to turn a forecasted rainy day into a sunny one!] hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/31/2014 7:35:00 AM

This is delightful!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2014 11:35:00 AM

Thank you Richard; Halloween does not have to be spooky all the way! // paul