Electric Grin

Ceramic pumpkin,
Ghostly grin,
Electric candlelight within-
The convenience is high,
And there’s certainly less
Of a seedy, pulpy, pumpkin mess...

And drawing the face,
And deciding the smile-
Blunt teeth or jagged?
(This takes a while)
Careful carving,
Avoiding a slip
Giggles and laughs
Make it hard to grip.
Find the candle it needs
Then roasting the seeds...

Did I say I prefer the ceramic one?
The truth is... a real pumpkin’s much more fun!