Carolyn Devonshire Poet Quatrain

White Pumpkin's Special Meaning

White buffalo are sacred to Native American tribes
Symbols of hope and prosperity, to see one you are blessed
A cart filled with white pumpkins offers our dear friend who scribes
To her unique and loving heart this harvest does attest

A gift of spiritual grandeur we are offered freely
Marvel at its beauty and behold its great power
Choosing from this selection might be easier ideally
If we think of it first as a special Halloween flower

Share the wealth among us, our sweet friend always does
I pick one that catches my eye, matching her ivory skin
Much like a white rose’s beauty compared to others outdoes
I’ll venerate this pumpkin knowing her kindness lies within


*Entry for Carol Brown’s “White Pumpkin” contest
October 24 by Carolyn Devonshire

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Andrew Crisci November 22, 2011 at 7:33 AM Congratulations on your first place, Carolyn in Carol Brown's Pumpkin contest. The last line of the third stanza ends the poem with much thoughtfulness and devotion. Please check your Soup Mail. I would love to receive a Christmas card from a very special friend. God bless you and smile. Thanks for your comments. Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day. Hugs, Andrew.

Charlotte Puddifoot November 19, 2011 at 4:09 PM congrats on your 1st place carolyn, I think there's something cute about pumpkins, white or orange, maybe I'm just odd!

Phyllis Babcock November 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM Congrats on your first place win on Carol's contest.

Carrie Richards November 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM Congratulations, Carolyn! What a lovely message in the thought of the white pumpkin as a special Halloween flower!! A soft spoken poem, unique it is!!

Gwendolen Song November 18, 2011 at 3:47 AM This displays your God gifted talent as a writer...all the glory to Him for this winner. I am thrilled to read it again for at least the 3rd or 4th time....Love, Gwendolen

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 18, 2011 at 12:40 AM Cpnrats to you on this worthy winx

Bl Devnath November 17, 2011 at 8:01 PM Congratulation for win in Carol Brown's contest being 1st along the the win in all the recent contests too. Thanks for giving congratulation to me for my win in contests. You are so nice. Thanks, bl

John Freeman November 17, 2011 at 4:30 PM Congrats, dear friend a worthy of top prize in Carol's unique contest. Agape, Moses

Ralph Taylor November 17, 2011 at 4:04 PM Congrats, Carolyn. Well written, well deserved win. Great job, girl. Nice going. Enjoyed. luv Ralph

Joyce Johnson November 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM Very informative and worthy first prize winner. Very pretty.Congratulations Carolyn. Love, Joyce

Carol Sunshine Brown November 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM Congratulations on your placement in my Pumpkin contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Jack Horne November 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM I missed this beauty somehow. A sure fire winner, my friend

Russell Sivey October 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM Carolyn, you have reached a masters level of creating a magnificent write! You truly have written poem of eloquence, spiritually covered! What a great poem! Incredible job!!

Carol Sunshine Brown October 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM Thank you Carolyn for supporting the contest. Love, Carol

Gwendolen Song October 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM Good morning, Carolyn...Til now, I never gave a white pumpkin any thot at all...your poem is deep with heritage and cultural competence. Always enjoy reading your unique views on topics such as this...and the final line is great personification...just like the Indian's believe the spirit lies within...so smooth and crafty. My 17 yr old carved her jackolantern into a Pikacho Japanese character...it hasn't started meowing just yet! lol...All the best as you are traveling. Gwendolen