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Created on: December 29, 2009
Resolved to its fate,
Round, orange gourd,
found in a state.
crushed and ground,
pulverized and seasoned,
a squash pureed for pleasin'.
Custard and crust
all baked and cut.
A dollop of cream,
set stately on top.
Cut with a knife,
finished with a fork.
Sent to perdition,
in a devoured condition.
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Poetry: Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Pie
As mama's pies came fresh from the oven,
Rich spicy odors wafted through the air,
And we kids were tempted to
Thanksgiving Day she rose early
Her breath circled the icy morning air
Frost covered pumpkins
And dew drenched grass greeted
Is there anything as pleasing,
in this crisp and cozy season,
as a slice of smooth and creamy pumpkin pie?
Flaky crust
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I was roused from one-eyed sleep
By something in the dark.
It slithered 'cross the wall toward me
And gave me
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He put her in a pumpkin shell
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