the pumpkin patch page 3

the pumpkin patch page 3 by ric Gustafson


One day, Alex heard a noise. " Someone's coming".
" I hear him" Doreen replied. " And he's carrying a basket".
The elderly man in white bent down and picked up Miguel.
" He picked me". the pumpkin yelled. The elderly man put him in his basket.
" He picked me too" squealed Doreen. The elderly man put her into his basket.
" He won't pick me" Alex said in a sad voice. " Nobody ever does".
The elderly man smiled and put Alex into his basket.
When he got home, God washed off the pumpkins. He cut off the tops. He scooped out the insides of doubt, hate and greed. He carved out a smiling face on each one. He put a candle in each one and put them by his front door.
On the night of Halloween, God lit the candles in each.
" Smile everyone" Doreen said in a cheerful voice. " The kids are coming".

The End


research help: original story


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric