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The Pumpkin Stroll

My feet step in time to the great Pumpkin Stroll where gourds are like chords of a song I tap dance around golden orbs of delight As Fall once again comes along So happy, the sounds of the rustling leaves of ochre and crimson and green My mind is a whirl, Jack-o-lanterns to make The scariest you’ve ever seen The cider has left me abuzz with intent the patches, a bounteous crop A tipsy reminder to walk with great care when blades are then drawn set to chop Selecting perfection of orange leafy squash I’m pleased at achieving my goal Still stepping in time to Fall’s musical whim I’ve loved doing my Pumpkin Stroll So stop by and wonder when pies may be set on window sill ready to cool But don’t lay a finger until time is right lest you reconcile with a ghoul!

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Harry Horsman

Date: 11/1/2022 11:02:00 PM

Belated Congratulations on POTD with this splendid poem, Mike. Harry

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/2/2022 8:01:00 AM

Thank you Harry!!

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/8/2022 7:22:00 AM

The things we'll do for a piece of pumpkin pie! I'd stroll but dare not taste before it's set for fear of meeting that ghoul.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/8/2022 8:07:00 AM

Wise decision, lol! Thanks Jenna!!

Valsa George

Date: 10/7/2022 5:12:00 AM

Autumn has come with ripe pumpkins, Halloween and ghouls. The festive spirit of the season is beautifully caught. Belated Congratulations Mike on your POTD as I saw it only now.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/7/2022 4:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Valsa xxoo

Charles Messina

Date: 10/7/2022 3:39:00 AM

Great writing, Mike. Sorry I missed this one. (love it) Congrats on POTD! Charlie

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/7/2022 3:40:00 AM

Thank you Charlie, Happy Friday!!!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/6/2022 6:48:00 PM

Clever poem that would-be disastrous to meet with a ghoul! Thank you for your heart felt get well wishes very timely and tender Mike Hugs and blessings Jennifer and I see you got POTD. Congratulations my friend. Jennifer

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/7/2022 3:39:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer xxoo

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/6/2022 4:53:00 PM

Congratulations, Mike on POTD! A well-versed autumn delight! Robert

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/7/2022 3:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Robert!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 10/6/2022 12:25:00 PM

Hi Mike! Belated congratulations on POTD ! This is absolutely charming ! I would love to see it in print to be read aloud to others ! Big hugs and enjoy the season ! xx Susan :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/7/2022 3:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan, Happy Friday xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/6/2022 11:06:00 AM

Belated congratulations Mike, well deserved too. I'm travelling again until Sunday, hope you are keeping well. Greetings from Italy. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 12:16:00 PM

Hello to you and Italy!! Thanks Tom!!!

Daisy Meadows

Date: 10/6/2022 12:24:00 AM

A good poem. Well done and congratulations on your POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 4:00:00 AM

Thank you Jeanette !!!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/5/2022 9:39:00 PM

Congratulations, Mike on POTD. I would love to go on a Pumpkin Stroll, It sounds delightful and a little scary. Thank you, I enjoyed reading your magic Rhyme. Look after yourself, Mike. Shirley

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 4:01:00 AM

Thank you Shirley and you take care as well xxoo

Deb M

Date: 10/5/2022 8:19:00 PM

Another delightful Mike poem! Love it….Congratulations on POTD ….Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 4:01:00 AM

Thanks so much Deb, Happy Wednesday xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/5/2022 8:15:00 PM

I'll see by Barn #3, Mike -- the one with the pumpkins dancing and prancing. Congrats on POTD, my friend. ~ Gershon the Ghoul

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 4:01:00 AM

Thanks so much Gershon The Ghoul!!

John Lawless

Date: 10/5/2022 6:54:00 PM

Mike, you have captured the "essence" of the evening in this delightful Halloween treat.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 4:01:00 AM

Thank you so much John!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/5/2022 6:37:00 PM

I'm "stepping in time to Fall’s musical whim," right along with you. This is such a fun, creative and festive holiday poem. (I'm in the mood for some pumpkin pie, while handing candy out to trick-or-treaters). Yes, your thoughts bring a smile. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Happy Wednesday. :) Hugs, Brandy

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 4:00:00 AM

Thank you Brandy, keep on stepping!! Happy Wednesday xxoo

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/5/2022 6:37:00 PM

Congratulations Mike on POTD! your poem has excited Halloween spirit! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 3:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Anaya xxoo

John Watt

Date: 10/5/2022 3:24:00 PM

Mike, where would we be without pumpkins on Halloween? Great cadence to your ghoulish and gourdish write, congrats on your POTD ~ John

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 3:58:00 AM

I do love pumpkins, Thanks John!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/5/2022 2:17:00 PM

Back to congratulate you Mike well done my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 3:58:00 AM

Thanks again Michael!

Joseph May

Date: 10/5/2022 12:55:00 PM

A musical pumpkin stroll with a ghoulish touch, Congrats on POTD Mike

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2022 3:57:00 AM

Thank you Joseph!!!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 10/5/2022 10:42:00 AM

Great piece for POTD and for Halloween, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/5/2022 10:55:00 AM

Thank you Jim!

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/5/2022 8:56:00 AM

Congratulations Mike on POTD, a quiet fangtastic lyrical write, reminds me of the time warp song, certain to be a big hit on the soup for any upcoming Halloween contest, cheers David

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/5/2022 10:55:00 AM

Thanks so much David!!

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2022 8:45:00 AM

Mike, delightful poem, the best part of Thanksgiving for me is the pumpkins, pumpkin pies, loafs, muffins, etc etc. I cannot wait.. love them carved for Halloween too, well done and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/5/2022 10:57:00 AM

It is a great time of year, thank you Constance!!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/5/2022 8:43:00 AM

Back to say how proud I am of you that this poem made P.O.T.D., Mike. A big CONGRATULATIONS to you!

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/5/2022 10:56:00 AM

Milt, thanks as always for your kind words!

Becky Forbes

Date: 10/5/2022 8:38:00 AM

This is a delicious as the pumpkin pie! Thanks for starting my day with a smile :-) Becky AND a big congrats, too!!

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/5/2022 10:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Becky!!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/5/2022 8:01:00 AM

Great write, Mike.. Congratulations on POTD. Blessings

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/5/2022 8:07:00 AM

Thank you Eve!!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/5/2022 7:39:00 AM

Mike, a hearty congratulations on your POTD! I loved the stroll through autumn's landscape, with images of a Rockwell print and the sounds and tastes you artfully describe ~ mmmmm ~ warm pie! :)Paulette

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/5/2022 8:07:00 AM

Thanks so much Paulette xxoo