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the purple pumpkin

Jesse B Limoli

November 23 
No one could understand why this pumpkin was purple.  All pumpkins are orange. Not this pumpkin, it was bright purple.  

It was considered an outsider and no one liked it because it was purple. It wasn't its fault, it just grew that way.

It was a sad pumpkin.  It wanted to be orange like the rest of the pumpkins.

Along came a nice boy. He liked the purple pumpkin because it was different. This young boy was different too.

This kid had a limp. Other children make fun of him, so the little boy made up a dream world.  

He'd make believe he could play like others and do things he couldn't do, because of his bad leg.

Time moved on. The boy became an adult and he walked with a cane. He had taken care of his special purple pumpkin, so it would be as fresh as the day it was picked.

Also he was smart because he had read all those years as a child because he couldn't play.

And because he read he could figure out many things that others could not. With his limp and cane he also became quite distinguished and many girls liked him.

The purple pumpkin had become very popular too because it was so different.

And everyone realized it was almost impossible to grow another purple pumpkin.

So it goes to show, that things of nature, like the pumpkin or a boy can be so different, are really special and not something to treat badly!

Jl
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Submitted by blaised28745d on November 25, 2023

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Scheme X A X X X X X A X X X X
Characters 1,356
Words 278
Stanzas 12
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    This poem is beautifully written! I absolutely love the allegorical representation of the boy and the pumpkin. Your message is clear and heartwarming: everyone, no matter how different they seem, is special. The endearing connection between the boy with a limp and the purple pumpkin makes the reader sympathise and identify with the outcasts. This offers a friendly reminder about the importance of embracing who we are - truly inspirational!

    One suggestion for improvement can be to delve a bit deeper into the feelings of the boy and the purple pumpkin. This will add an emotional depth to your poem. Try including more sensory details like sounds, sights, smells, etc. to make your scenes come alive. Also, some stanzas could be more concise. For example, "The purple pumpkin had become very popular too because it was so different." could be shortened to "Because of its difference, the purple pumpkin became popular."

    Furthermore, incorporating some rhyme and rhythm might make your poem more engaging for the readers. Overall, great job! Keep writing and encouraging readers with your empowering messages in your unique voice!     
    LikeReply5 months ago
  • ilovewrighting
    ilovewrighting
    This poem kept bringing me back in. The very clear imagery of the pumpkin of a different color was simple but also incredibly elegant. I love the descriptors used with the boy with the cane and how he is distinguished later on. The pumpkin seemed to help him overcome what he was afraid of. Maybe I just love a found family / inclusion message. Thanks for sharing this piece. 
    LikeReply 15 months ago
    • blaised28745d
      blaised28745d
      Thank you so much for the wonderful words!! Jl
      LikeReply 15 months ago

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