The White Pumpkin

All the other pumpkins teased him
'Til he wished that he could die.
"You will be no Jack O' Lantern,
You'll be turned into a pie."

God pitied the pale pumpkin,
Sent a heavy frost that night.
Before the children came to choose them,
All the pumpkins had turned white.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Deschler Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 6:55 PM
A very cute and colorful poem, Joyce! This would be a great poem to read on any autumn day. Nicely done! Congratulations on your win!...Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. Yes, autumn is my favorite season, and I think it shows in my poetry! It is better to write from the heart, about the things that you love! :)
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October 16, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Hello Joyce, lovely winning poem... xox~ Linda
Kendrick Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 3:07 AM
Cute one..Enjoyed the chuckle..Congrats..Sara
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October 15, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Hi Joyce.. :) Congratulations! --LOVE-- ~SKAT~
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October 31, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Congratulations Joyce in coming third in Raul's contest. Lovely poem Pam.
La France Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 8:38 PM
awesome and appealing.. congrats on your win in the contest..
Owens Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Congratulations...very nice poem..Marty
Goff Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 6:49 PM
congrats! Joyce! love the message in this fine poem!
Brown Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Rider Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Got a good chuckle out of this one! COngratulations on your win! ~Trudy~
Gass Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 3:31 PM
What a beautiful story you have penned, Joyce! Congratulations on your WIN in Rauls' contest! A delightful read! Love, Robin
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October 30, 2009 at 2:10 PM
nicely penned, you can tell a good tale!!
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October 30, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Congratulations, Joyce, on your 3rd place win in Raul's White Pumpkin contest... very clever piece ... a different spin on Halloween ... keep at it... Linda-Marie
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October 30, 2009 at 1:54 PM
congratulations! very well done :D
George   Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 1:00 PM
AWESOME POEM, JOYCE. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN IN RAUL'S CONTEST. LOVE, LAINIE
Richards Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations, Joyce on this winning poem and success in Raul's contest! ~ Carrie
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October 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Joyce, congratulations in placing 3rd. Very creative...Raul
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October 28, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Okay, Joyce, if you keep writing like this, I'm NEVER going to catch you in the Community Rankings! ARRRGH! (Yes, I've been trying to catch you for awhile now!) Loved this take on Raul's contest. Hugs, Donna
La France Avatar
October 27, 2009 at 1:39 PM
This is so special.. a winner to me... and thanks for your comment on my poem.. at midnight, etc etc.....
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October 26, 2009 at 3:38 AM
:-D Great pumpkin poem. Good luck in the contest
Brown Avatar
October 20, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Thank you for presenting your wonderful poetry to us today. It was an enjoyable read for me. Thank you Joyce. Wishing you the best in Raul's contest. Love, Carol
Mason Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 5:48 PM
LOL cute here, Joyce ... along with Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin, this would make a very cute book!! Good luck with your writing!!
Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Love this one. Got a good laugh. Keep writing.l Sara
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