A blanket of night sparkle forms... <br />Melting as the day warms <br />Orange pumpkins have rounded <br />With their beauty…we are astounded <br /> <br />The essence of vines and leaves <br />Is now lifeless… but no one grieves <br />Robustly remaining… the pumpkins beam <br />Vividly outstanding…enhancing the scene <br /> <br />Ripened to firmness…no longer immature <br />Excited with anticipation…feeling sure <br />Trusting… sensing that joy will spread <br />Ready for an adventure in the days ahead <br /> <br />Illuminated faces with flame inside <br />Bring smiles to travelers going by <br />Creative carvers enjoy with pride <br />As multicolored leaves fall from high <br /> <br />10/8/08<br /><br />Theresa Ann Moore<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/jack-o-lantern/
