Pumpkin Waltz

Peaceful force…………

Calm flute blowing patterns in 3/4’s…………

In a field full of pumpkins, knowing Halloween is near.

A day where we dress up like all of the things we might fear.

A lovely holiday for children to run around the neighborhood at night.

Going house to house, yelling “Trick or Treat” to get candy, how nice.

The warm hue of the yellow & orange light glow.

Emitting from the decorative lights placed on each home.

In a search for the Great Pumpkin like Charlie was.

Wondering if that spirit is realer than the ones claimed above?

Enjoying moments with friends & family that create memories that forever last.

So much sweets from the load of candy in my basket, so eager to eat it all fast.

The midnight air is warm & humid.

While the pumpkins in the fields have carved faces that I find foolish.

Yet, I appreciate the simple details that surround my horizon.

Scarecrows, haystacks, maple leaves, & even calm music I’m finding.

I love this holiday, it’s so much fun.

Embracing the warm blanket of the night skies until it’s interrupted by the sun.

I lie in the pumpkin field, at peace with the Waltz of the Pumpkin, so surreal.

Grateful for being able to listen to the Vince Guaraldi Trio.

- Maãlík