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The Littlest Pumpkin

Week after week I can hear the laughter

echoing throughout the old tilled field

I can feel the patter of feet along with the dust

rubbing upon my toughened orange skin

The rains have come and my bed has become muddy

the laughs are getting softer as each day passes

I can see others carried away

but why not me

I may not be as big as my brothers or sisters

but I am perfect

not a blemish upon me

but here I sit

almost all alone left to rot.

Off in the distance I hear a little voice

"Mommy all these pumpkins are too heavy "

"No mommy that one is ugly"

I hear her getting closer

pick me. please please pick me

Then I see her....the most beautiful sight I have ever seen

Her big caramel eyes, staring right at me.

She swoops down and cradles me in her arms.

"Look mommy I found one"

"no it's not too small"

" It is just right"

My heart smiles as I sit overlooking her.

Here on this fairy princess night stand.



*A Halloween repost

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Daver Austin Date: 10/30/2016 10:21:00 AM This should make some girl or boy happy. Love, DAve Login to Reply

Arthur Vaso Date: 10/29/2016 8:11:00 PM I think I will read this one to Maya as a bed time story! Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/29/2016 8:32:00 PM she would like it

Arthur Vaso Date: 10/29/2016 8:09:00 PM Its a good thing I dont cry! a Fav Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/29/2016 8:31:00 PM me neither

Carole Duet Date: 10/29/2016 7:45:00 PM I love this! Children would love it too. Carole Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/29/2016 8:31:00 PM Thank you Carole

Vera Duggan Date: 10/29/2016 2:16:00 AM Oh Tim, great write, it was like I was reading a story, love it, thank you so much for sharing this with us, hope you are well, Take care......Vera Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/29/2016 8:30:00 PM Thanks Vera...nice to see you

Elaine George Date: 10/28/2016 4:40:00 PM Ahhh! This is a very special personification. Love it! Lainey Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/29/2016 8:30:00 PM Thanks Elaine

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/28/2016 2:03:00 PM - Touching ... she chose with heart, Tim - A lovely poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/28/2016 2:48:00 PM Thank you A-L

Lim'Rik Flats Date: 10/28/2016 8:28:00 AM Makes me smile and warms my heart. I like this take on H-day a bunch! ~ j Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/28/2016 11:32:00 AM Thanks John

Darren White Date: 10/28/2016 8:25:00 AM Such a lovely Cinderella pumpkin. I love this :) Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/28/2016 11:31:00 AM Thanks Darren

Daniel Turner Date: 10/27/2016 1:30:00 PM I guess I'm the ugly one, nobody picked me. This is a wonderful poem Tim. It should be read to every child and adult! Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/27/2016 1:32:00 PM Thanks DT. No you're not ugly.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 10/27/2016 1:18:00 PM I remember this repost...Indeed anyone will find someone to love him her .at the right moment from the right person... Nice to re-read this. Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/27/2016 1:23:00 PM I do hope that's true. I'm getting ready for Halloween. My little one has her school party tomorrow...She is dressing up as a cat : )

Chris Green Date: 10/27/2016 12:10:00 PM Very cute and heartwarming Tim. Even the littlest pumpkin deserves some love. Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/27/2016 1:21:00 PM Yes it does Chris... thanks

Heidi Sands Date: 10/27/2016 9:21:00 AM Tim I love this one!! I really enjoyed reading this. So sweet! :) Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 10/27/2016 9:33:00 AM Thanks so much Heidi