Way down deep near the wooded dale
Lies a pumpkin patch whose story I’ll tell
Misshapen gourds lie quietly in wait
For children to pass through the garden gate
Playfully they all run and romp
And along the paths they tread and tromp
Inspecting each squash with innocent eyes
Carefully selecting their orange orbed prize
“Oh, pretty please!” they cry out to mother,
“This is the one we want! We want no other!”
Carefully they carry their chosen one
Down the path ablaze by the midday’s sun
For Halloween would not be complete
Without a jack-o-lantern for trick or treat!
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One hundred words exactly!
Leave it to Jenny to mix things up! This week's prompt for Saturday Centus (a story or poem in 100 words or less) was a photo rather than words! For other entries for this weekly meme, please visit Ms. Jenny's blog. The stories others come up with are always a delight to read. You won't be sorry.
30 comments:
nice. we are pumpkin patching it today!
Sweet one, Polly.
Perfect, I just loved it!
5th sister you have done it again. You take the prize from me so far. This was really quite wonderful. Poetic nonetheless and wonderful!
This is the first Centus I have gotten to read in two weeks, What a fun treat to start my day. This is perky and clever for the picture.
Your poem captured the fun and wonder of pumpkin picking. I can't wait to go.
So very realistic. Just how children feel about the ones they pick. Great job.
First of all, kudos on getting such a fun poem to come in at 100 words exactly.
It was the perfect capture. The sequel should be how the mom is forced to carry all the heavy pumpkins to the car and do all the carving because the pumpkin innards are "gross" and the children are "too tired." MWAHAHAHAHA!
This was a real nice treat and how did you write that so quickly? It's real good, and I agree, halloween would not be complete without a jack-0-lantern.
Lovely poem Polly.
A perfect pumpkin patch poem!
I did not even try to write verse.
I love it!
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's SC Special Challenge Week 22
I could see it all...and I have!
=)
Great use of the prompt picture, I enjoyed the scene your words painted. :-)
wonderful write;)
Beautiful one! Liked the picture you paired with it!
B xx
Great poetry! Brilliant post!
Well Hun, you never cease to amaze me! Your poetry, B-girls singing, and Munchie's well... way with women!
Just happy to be in the running!
You have a great way with words. I'm very impressed!
xoRobyn
Now why didn't I think of that??? Great post, sister!
This absolutely awesome!!!!!!!1 This should be a children's book. I can't wait to read it to my grandson!~Ames
Quite a seasonal poem! And when I read this, I can only imagine. We have nothing called Autumn and no Halloween!
Have fun. Hope the Sunday is rolling well.
Joy always,
Susan
What a wonderful, joyful story! It makes me anxious to get my pumpkin patch going.
Well done! I applaud you for such a well-written poem and for keeping it at 100 words. Awesome job!
Great job!! I want to visit a pumpkin patch!!
100 words exactly. go you! what a sweet litte poem
Tina from
Mummy Diaries
The essence of "Pumpkin Patching!" This is a wonderful little poem.
Thanks..........cj
The essence of "Pumpkin Patching!" This is a wonderful little poem.
Thanks..........cj
truly awesome work
Beautifully done! What a great use of the prompt. Leave it to Jenny to mix things up. You did a wonderful job with this, love your poem! Kat
Polly. This was great. I started at the beginning (it's a very good place to start) and I'm surprised at the direction everybody took this picture.
I kept waiting for something gruesome to happen and it was such a surprise when it didn't!
Great read!
Happy Wednesday!
PS. I've been wanting to tell you that whenever I open your blog I see a dinosaur resting his big, old head on his skinny little arm looking at a Mardis Gras mask. Yea. I'm weird. But look and see if you can see that reverse image in your header.
It always startles me!
Really fun story! I felt like I was flipping through a children's book and saw all the illustrations while reading this.
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