The White Pumpkin

Thank you, Ma’am, for the pumpkin.
I am not distressed in the least.
Though it’s not of my preference,
It’ll suffice for a Halloween feast.

Mother Nature could have mixed up her seeds.
That could explain why the color is bland.
One might think Jack Frost didn’t finish his work,
Or, Autumn is making a political stand.

I am so glad you came with this pumpkin.
Come on in Ma’am, and stay for awhile.
No, I don’t mind it isn’t bright orange,
Though it isn’t the most popular style.

Please, have a seat as good company should,
And quit the uncertainties filling your mind.
Don’t doubt my plan for sweet pumpkin pie,
As giving me this ugly, white pumpkin was kind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Debole Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 6:07 PM
New to the soup so just saw this, and love it! (Thanks for your comment about my poem.)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Congrats Virginia on a grand win for this wonderful write luv..
Freeman Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Nice poem Virginia, got a chuckle about the ending line. Congrats on a well deserved win. Agape, Moses
Taylor Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Congrats, Ginny. Excellent write. Enjoyed. Nice going. Luv Ralph
Johnson Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Very brave of you Virginia to take the chance on a white pumpkin pie. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my "What No Orange Pumpkin" contest Virginia. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
October 30, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Thank you for supporting the contest Virginia. Love, Carol
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