pumpkins

the world

goes pumpkin crazy this time

of year.

pumpkin latte,

candy,

cakes

and pies.

sweaters come out from

the cedar chest.

orange and bright.

even the moon gets into

the game

turning

its harvest face with an

orange light.

they sit plump and carved

on porches.

in windows.

a candle flickering

for the long hallow night.