White Pumpkin Delight

We all got Carol's invite, us fellow soupers made quite a batch.
We entered with anticipation, then carefully replaced the latch.
All of us trying to figure out, just what fun did Carol hatch?
Each one stood in awe at the sight of a peculiar Pumpkin patch.

We expected to see orange but each pumpkin was stark white.
Our minds trying to comprehend could there was problems with our sight?
Mumbling from the crowd confirmed that we were all indeed seeing right
We all decided then that we should experience this spectacular view at night.

Carol mischeviously handed out black markers and black paint.
Instructing each of us to pick a pumpkin and to decorate without restraint.
Carefree childhood memories overtook us...... she was a blessed saint.
Each one of us smiling widely, the scene was refreshingly quaint.

We set about our instructed task, all in a joyous frame of mind.
Not one person looked at their watches, time for once was left behind.
We thought we created beautiful unique creations that were well defined. 
Maybe is was the magic of the patch that rendred us all blind.

Carol declared our pumpkins all winners, for we all had so much fun.
What a wonderful day had by all, decorating under the October sun.
We gathered up our pumpkins, feeling melancholy that the day was done.
But the memory of that day was forever instilled in each and every one.


For Carol's Brown's contest: "What No Orange Pumpkin"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 12:49 PM
A unique and interesting poem, should have done well in that contest. Your rhyme and meter was very good and your words painted the imageries of the poem quite well -Great poem! MC
Allen Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 3:28 PM
This is really cute and a very pleasant read. Well thought out and well written. May happy memories forever plague you with regular visits. Huggs TLee
Macfarlane Avatar
November 19, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Thanks everyone for all your kind words!
Freeman Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM
beautiful job Cecilia, a worthy job , well done. Agape, Moses
Taylor Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Congrats, Cecilia. Excellent piece. Nice going. luv Ralph
Johnson Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM
What a nice party this contest has turned into. Congratulations onyour win. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my "What No Orange Pumpkin" contest Cecilia. Love, Carol
Macfarlane Avatar
November 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM
Thanks Carol.....I was so excited to see my win. Love, CC
Smith Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Love the rhyme. Nicely done.
Macfarlane Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Thanks : )
Lane Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM
I would have lovedd doing this. Tony
Macfarlane Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Thanks for reading Tony.....as I was writing it my imagination took me there : )
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