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Created on: October 07, 2009
I have been hunting for the perfect pumpkin
Beautiful and big around
I have hunted for that pumpkin
I have finally found
Perfectly orange and smooth
The perfect notch on top
Perfect seams and grooves
Tomorrow will be the big day
First to cut the top
Then scoop the guts away
The perfect eyes and nose
Cut to the perfect size
Then comes the perfect smile
Oh my Jack O Lantern surprise!
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