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You Had Me At Pumpkin Spice

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Days grow shorter, and the air turns crisper. It’s sweater weather again, and pumpkin spice season has finally here! Hooray! Pumpkin spice, a seasonal delight, is obsessed by many. Pumpkin spice Oreos? I’ll buy a few bags. Pumpkin spice pancakes slathered in pumpkin spice syrup? Of course. Pumpkin spice Twinkies? They’re way better than s’mores. Pumpkin spice in my Hershey’s Kisses? Who could ask for anything more? Pumpkin spice caramels? I’ll tuck a few in my purse. Pumpkin spice M&Ms? Eat those by the handfuls. Pumpkin spice Special K Crunch for breakfast? Has to be healthy, right? Pumpkin spice popcorn? I’ll sneak a bag into the movies. Pumpkin spice Spam? Really? That sounds just awful. Pumpkin spice Bologna? Where’s the pumpkin spice mayo? Pumpkin spice dog treats? Fido turns up his nose. Pumpkin spice Kool-Aid? That’s a new one. Pumpkin spice butter? I’ll melt a tablespoon on my morning toast. Pumpkin spice Hummus spread on a slice of Pumpkin Spice Bread? Gotta have it! Pumpkin spice breakfast sausage? Oh, why not? Pumpkin spice milkshake? The perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Pumpkin spice pasta served with pumpkin spice pasta sauce? What a treat! Pumpkin spice cough suppressants? My husband’s gonna love it. Pumpkins spice kale chips? Best to put them in someone’s Christmas stocking. Pumpkin spice Ramen Noodles? EEEGADS! Pumpkin spice Doritos? Now I’m downright suspicious! Pumpkin spice beer? Gosh! I feel nauseous. Me thinks the pumpkin spice obsession has gone too far.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/23/2023 2:17:00 PM

Wow, PUMPKIN Mania. Who knew you could write this much about Pumpkins?

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/23/2023 2:27:00 PM

Your comment made me laugh, Richard. Indeed it is pumpkin mania. I didn't know either, that I could write that much about pumpkin spice :-) Have pumpkin spice kind of evening. Thanks for visiting, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 9/23/2023 1:22:00 PM

Our home is never without something pumpkin spice. I'm sure we'll be trying any we've missed so far. I enjoy the poem, Sara, but not as much as those pumpkin spice oreos. :-) Have a pumpkin spice day! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/23/2023 2:25:00 PM

Truly, we do love our pumpkin spice, don't we. :-) I can't believe you prefer those pumpkin spice oreos over my poem! :-) smiles just kidding. Thanks for stopping by, hubby

Silent One

Date: 9/23/2023 7:09:00 AM

I can see you like pumpkin spice! Did you mention pumpkin spice coffee? I have that flavour at the moment.. sweet poem about your devotion to this..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/23/2023 7:38:00 AM

Thanks, Silent, for reading my rather wacky creation. Yes, I like pumpkin spice but haven't tried many of the things I mentioned in my list poem, pumpkin spice Spam being one of them. I just saw a display of pumpkin spice products at the supermarket. Therein came my inspiration. I seriously much prefer chocolate over pumpkin spice. Thanks for stopping by. Have a pumpkin spice day, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/23/2023 5:56:00 AM

I like the flavor of your poem, Sara. Much enjoyed your take on this. And I certainly agree with your ending line.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/23/2023 7:39:00 AM

thanks, Vijay, for your visit and liking the 'flavor' of my poem. Clever response :-) Have a special day, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 9/23/2023 5:34:00 AM

Dear beautiful sara! Gosh how can you do this to me haha! I am truly now hungry! Looking at that picture and also all that youve mentioned here m&ms and oreos and what not! Gosh! I need to get some now. Seriously. Lol you always mention german food sometimes in comments and i wanted to ask if youv tried “ ritter sport” one of my faves. Did you also mention doritos! Oh my i give up. Im going on a chocolate diet after reading this. Seriously got my cravings high. Loveeee the way you write

Ink Empress
Date: 9/23/2023 7:56:00 AM

It is a german chocolate you might like do try it, and yes im having chocolates now, power of your words it is

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/23/2023 7:42:00 AM

thank you, 'Ink,' for your heartfelt reaction to my poem. The pumpkin spice M&Ms are truly delectable. I. I like pumpkin spice but haven't tried many of the things I mentioned in my list poem, pumpkin spice Spam being one of them. I just saw a display of pumpkin spice products at the supermarket. Therein came my inspiration. No, I'm not familiar with 'ritter sport.' What is it? I looove your responses to my poems. Have a pumpkin spice or chocolate kind of day. :-)

Tom Woody

Date: 9/23/2023 5:33:00 AM

Ha! I love pumpkin spice but your point is well taken. Too much of a good thing is really just too much. Now pardon me whilst I finish off this piece of pumpkin bread...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/23/2023 7:43:00 AM

Glad you got a kick out of my poem, Tom. Oh, pumpkin bread...straight out of the oven...yum. Enjoy the spice of the season, Sara