Halloween Countdown # 28 – Carve
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Here are some of my grand-kid’s carved pumpkin jack-o-lanterns
And these two were from my daughter’s photos at the local arboretum. A large sunflower cut-out, and a green painted alien face.
A Halloween Poem I wrote in 2015
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A BALLAD FOR JACK
Out in the garden, way in the back,
A tangle of vines did grow.
There was a secret, hidden away,
For only me to know.
I watered and tended this special vine,
And, day by day it grew.
Soon, it revealed an orange orb…
I was the only one who knew.
I was so happy, I talked to it…
In fact, I named him Jack.
He grew up big and strong, that gourd…
I think he liked me back.
Then as the days grew cooler yet,
And, the sun was feeling dim,
I wanted Jack to stay with me,
But, it was time to part from him.
And, so it came, that sad, sad day…
Jack said it would be fine…
I took my knife and severed him…
I cut him from the vine.
I cried a river, but through my tears,
Jack looked at me and smiled…
He said to carve a great big grin,
For every little child.
And, so I did, I carved a face
For Jack’s big orange head.
Now, every Halloween night that comes,
Jack’s eyes shine bright, instead.
Thanks for visiting! Peace ☮️
© 2020 & 2021 BS
I like the sunflower!
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Thanks, Alice! Sure are some talented carvers with great ideas out there! I like that one, too. 🎃
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Your grandkids have done a great job of carving pumpkins 🎃
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Thanks, Sadje! They sure did turn out cute, didn’t they! 🎃
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Yes, 🎃😍
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These pumpkins are so fun to see….love the green one.
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Thanks, Anita! They had lots of local people donate their carved pumpkins to the pumpkin trail at the arboretum. Sure are some fun ones! I like the alien face one, too. 🎃
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Aww. What a sweet poem!
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Thanks so much, Oneta! I’m glad you enjoyed reading it! 🎃
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Sad, but sweet poem. Nice jack O’ lanterns. XO
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Thanks, Ellen! Glad you like the poem, even though a bit sad. But Jack is remembered by all the lit up pumpkins every year at Halloween! 🎃
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I love your poem Barbara! Great job!
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Thanks, Carol Anne! I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem! 🎃
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Such an enjoyable post!
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Thanks so much, Theresa! Glad you liked reading this. 🎃
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