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FATAL PUMPKIN
Contributed by
Elizabeth_Dandy
on
Tuesday, 26th October 2004 @ 06:51:39 PM in AEST
Topic:
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Schmidt Henry and his brother Stephen Frank
Renowned for jokes and stunts were deft and smart,
And experts in so many a trick and prank,
Had bought a pumpkin on Flick Freddy’s mart.
They carved it out with ingenuity,
Its mouth contorted in a ghoulish grin,.
And labored with a malicious zest and glee,
To shock Ms Fingerle at Halloween.
They stuck a candle into it that spread
Sinister light behind the hollow eyes,
To thus revenge Tom Hannibal, the cat,
That Mrs. Fingerle had chased out twice.
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They fastened to the pumpkin stem a line,
Then crept up to the roof top parapet,
Quick adding on another length of twine.
To reach the spot where she her window had.
Mischievous, crafty were these brothers Schmidt,
Who lowered the huge orange ball with skill,
And let it swing until it came to sit
Upon the lady’s kitchen window sill.
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This nightmare glared in through the widow pane,
While Mrs. Fingerle was frying fish,
And handled china cups and porcellain,
Her table ware, tureen and pastry dish.
But suddenly she turned and stopped to fry,
And dropped the frying pan and heavy grill,
As from her mouth rang out a piercing cry,-
A monster sat upon her widow sill.
And Mrs. Fingerle, now paralyzed with fright
Knew well what visions of this kind portend,
And her alarm resounded through the night:
“Hear all, come to my help! - this is my end!”
The vision with the candle in it spelled
Her end, - her final hour had drawn near,
And of her sins repenting she now knelt
And prayed aloud in anguish and in fear.
“Forgive my sins good Lord! “she prayed,- contrite
Of all the sins she ever did commit-
Contrition’s perfect act sets matters right
And thought about her brawl with brothers Schmidt.
But then the vision vanished from her sight,
And down below was heard a splotch and splash,
And gone was succubus with candle light,
That went the way and perished like all flesh.
But brothers Schmidt took to the flight with haste,
And burst with laughter as they hit the street,
What shame, their splendid art work went to waste,
And would be trampled on by careless feet..
Their little sister followed them behind,
The brain behind the naughty trick was she,
Who had forever mischief on her mind,
Now joined her elder brothers naughty glee.
The Trio ran, and vanished, - took to flight,,
They ran along the street without a pause,
None saw them, for it was a pitch-dark night.
Guess who the naughty little sister was?
Friends notice this!,- and learn the lesson well,
All you that cook, boil, broil and grill or fry,
Serve pumpkins in a crispy pastry shell,
For window sills are unfit for a pie.
© Elizabeth Dandy
Copyright ©
Elizabeth_Dandy
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2004-10-26 18:51:39]
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Re: FATAL PUMPKIN
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by reflections on
Sunday, 3rd April 2005 @ 11:08:38 AM AEST
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My very favorite “Pumpkin” story. Who would ever guess that Holy scripture could, or would, predict such a prank being played upon the unsuspecting. Some will say, “Nay! It can not be. Scripture plays no part in childish mayhem, and practical jokes”. But, I say “why then would we be forwarned That, A little child would lead them? We all know that little sisters are infamous for leading “Altar Boy” big brothers into the “Three Hail Mary” penance bracket for sinful acts committed by “Big” brothers. So why would we not believe it could happen the way I perceive it happening.
By the way, Elizabeth. Were you ever caught and brought to justice?
Wonderful, wonderful story.
John
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Re: FATAL PUMPKIN
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by DreamPoetess on
Friday, 28th October 2005 @ 03:19:37 PM AEST
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Wonderful scary, frightful, and I agree stick that pumpkin in a pie:> I love your poems, they tell stories, educate:> Wonderful titles, wonderful exploding themes:>
Meagan :> |
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Re: FATAL PUMPKIN
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by sararose1950 on
Sunday, 30th October 2005 @ 10:20:47 AM AEST
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| oooooo love this!!!! hehehe thank you for sharing this!! Sara |
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