Pumpkins

Perfect spheres of orange
Perhaps a green or white
Pointed knives for carving
Practiced scary faces
Perpetuate the fear
Promised Jack O'Lantern
Pumpkins will light the night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Way to go with this creative winning work in Joseph's contest. Congratulations to you. Sara K
Fowler Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Congratulations Leigh! :)
Haynes Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Thanks
Miller Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Congratulations on your top placement
Haynes Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Thank you
May Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Very nicely done Leigh, Congrats on your win in my contest
Haynes Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Thank you so much- it's great to get a nod of recognition and it keeps inspiring me!
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