by Elaine Parrish

Created on: September 05, 2009

I bought a pumpkin at the store,

I did not know his name;

I'd add some eyes, some ragged teeth

And a candle for a flame.

He'd be a lantern like days of old,

And I would call him Jack;

He'd greet the ghosts and goblins,

And the witches dressed in black.

But first I'd have to find a way

To hollow out his head,

That's it, alright, I'll make a Pie!

From a recipe I had read.

Some butter and eggs and sugar,

Then a pie crust I must make;

Then mix it all together,

And put in the oven to bake.

I'll need some fancy spices to

Win over the staunchest foes;

First will be vanilla and then,

Allspice, cinnamon, and cloves.

So, I put it all together

And I made a pumpkin pie;

Let me tell you, without a doubt,

Old Jack's a tasty guy!

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