Jack o’ Lantern Days

Jack o’ Lantern Days

I remember there were days

All swaddled in white

And lit from within

Like smiling jack o’ lanterns

Days poised on the brink

Of a new revelation

I remember there were days

All frosted in pink

And sweet and lush at the heart

Like soft centered chocolate candy

Days lived in hushed promises

Of wonders to come

I remember there were days

All tucked away in dark corners

And lying cozy and still

Like gifts within a box

Waiting to be opened

On Christmas morning