Re: Winning Pumpkin Poems
Beautiful poems ............... Congratulations to all :-)
Sincerely,
Karri
In a message dated 1/5/2005 8:26:59 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
fishrap@earthlink.net writes:
#1
I May Never Be Done
I spent quite a few months, just selecting the seed,
Along with the other things, I was told I would need.
Warm weather was needed and, of course, lots of sun.
And although I9d work hard, I was sure there9d be fun.
I studied Langevin, all the don9ts and the dos,
I even constructed some big plywood shoes.
I watered, I weeded, sprayed and fertilized too.
I did all the things I was told I should do.
The plant popped right up, in my small starter box,
At once, I considered feeding it bagels and lox.
As the pumpkins exceeded Eaton9s historical chart,
I thought I might need a much bigger cart.
But then as it rained and the North winds blew,
My plants dwindled in number, till there were just two.
For me, pumpkin bad luck was indeed deja vu,
Even though I did everything I needed to do.
As more time went by, there were splits, cracks and a break!
I lost several tools - my favorite old shovel and rake.
My garden was large and I needed a crew,
But with only one worker, I did the best I could do.
Some things, like good weather, I never did get,
The rains kept on coming, the ground constantly wet.
As the months rolled by I did have some fun,
But the major thing missing was the lovely, warm sun.
As the season was ending, there was one final test,
I surveyed my garden- I9d given my best.
My pumpkin, bright orange, great shape, though not big,.
But the scales they were using, I just could not rig.
So with all my good intentions and plenty of pluck,
The thing I lacked was an ounce of good luck.
As the numbers were posted, I came in near last,
I was glad, at that point, that the season had past.
Now, it9s starting again - I9m selecting my seed,
And, all of the other things I9ve been told I will need.
My list includes warm weather and, of course, lots of sun.
I know I can9t quit till I reach half a ton
The reality is, I may never be done.
- Lubadub
#2
Growing Giant Pumpkins - Choosing your seed
It is not just setting a world record or even reaching a 1000 pounds
growing giant pumpkins is a journey of emotional ups and downs
sending and receiving bubble packs all winter while it is cold
the journey starts with choosing a seed, not knowing what the future
will hold
your journey ends with the final weight and your pumpkins on display
emotions run high while weighting to see what the scale will say
you hope it goes heavy but if it don't, there will be another day
you can collect your seeds and be start all over in May
If you have never experienced these emotions you are missing out
these are some of life's most precious moments and what growing pumpkins
is about
don't worry about what others may say
you don't have to get your seeds off of e-bay
take this seed, use one of mine, take the risk - the rewards can be
great
because you never know what your chosen seed will create
there may be a personal best is in your future or even another world
record is in your hand
growing giant pumpkins is an emotional journey about you, your seed and
your land.
- Wallace Simmons
#3
Weigh-off day is near
Unfortunately my pumpkin smells like a beer
I fed it lots of fertilizer
Or was it all that Budweiser?
I think it might have cracked
I hope its nothing it lacked
I'll plug the hole with a bottle cap
Then go to the pub to see what's on tap
Weigh-off day has arrived
I let out a great big sigh
They place my pumpkin on the scale
I hope they don't smell the ale
I hear a scream from the crowd
Men and women begin to laugh out loud
It seems my pumpkin has sprung a leak
Help yourself, I yell, it's my treat!
- Will Neily, Paradise, Nova Scotia
Honorable Mention
My Big Green Squash?
It has always been my dream,
to raise a squash so big and green.
So big and green they cannot say,
their's too much yellow, cream, or gray.
So big and green they will not need,
a judge to say, "it's green indeed".
Soil rich, the seed was right,
and now it grows, big, green, and bright.
Could this finally be the year,
world record squash for me I hear?
Business calls, I must be gone,
one month, 'til weighoff comes along.
But friends and neighbors volunteer,
to feed and guard my precious dear.
And then I make it back at last.
Tomorrow's weighoff's coming fast.
I see the patch but something's wrong.
Did I stay away too long?
Oh no, oh no, this is so strange,
my big green squash has turned to orange.
- Pete Dudley
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