Jack-o-lantern

story for a contest

          Jack-o-Lantern

Oh what a lovely time of the year, when the leaves turn vibrant colors. Time to get my game face on...... ' pick me, pick me' I think while they bring their kids out to our fields. They walk around looking and thumping to choose the right size, shape, and look of us pumpkins. A bright orange round shape is the best choice!

I have grown so fast and long, my body is misshapen. They seem to pass me by every time they visit the great pumpkin patch. Saying I'm just to old, and no good for anything- but I could be a great and scary Jack-o-lantern. Come on guys just give me the chance.

My, oh my I can't believe it, they always seem to pass me by. What is wrong with me? Aren't I scary enough? Give me the right cuts, I'm sure I can make people jump! But do they choose me �" nah! They want the perfect pumpkin for the holiday season. They seem to think, I don't know what they're doing.

It just seems that ever since I have been in this patch things have not gone well. First I was to small, so they ignored me........... then I was the wrong shape, or not big enough yet.

Don't they realize I can be a great Jack-o-lantern! Just give this old pumpkin a chance. Oh here comes someone........ he pauses, then thumps my body, shakes his head �" no, then moves on. Passed by once again, because of my weird shape.

Guess nobody wants an old fool like me. Yet I am the last pumpkin to be picked, if at all. Life can be so cruel, even to a pumpkin. I swear if I am not picked this year I'll shrivel up and die. That's it, no more of this waiting game. Ah I am going to die this year........ I swear it this time!

Goodbye cruel world!

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a great story... sad in the end... but it makes a great point bout how we all have the need to be needed and you should never judge a book by it's cover... no to mention how it expresses the damages prejudice has on others... a very crafty piece with a powerful message.

[Angel Bird]

What a wonderful, but also sad story. Could be a great metaphor to real life...
I truly enjoyed the marvelously painted imagery. It is a perfect story for kids. Great job.

[Omar Fendri]

lovely... so adorable story. Great imagination and perfect way to talk about the unfairness... Deep meanings are lingering in your words. It's really worthy to read. REALLY. I adore the idea :)
well-done :)