Ode to Pumpkins

O glorious squash, ripening and glowing in the autumnal sun.
Enlarging, expanding, gleaming.
Your rich hues reflect the season, warming the landscape.
Orange, bright, textured.
Adorning fields and porches, greeting visitors.
Earthy, solid or carved.
Enriching the table.
Savory, spiced, delectable.
O pumpkin, I adore thee.