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Jack-O-Lantern Song

Summary

This poem captures a scene set on a wild and windy night where a group of people, referred to as 'Jacks,' light their lanterns, only to have the wind playfully and powerfully extinguish them. The wind is personified, acting as a mischievous and dominant force throughout the night, whistling and laughing as it sweeps through. The poem's repetitive structure emphasizes the intensity and playful nature of the wind, creating a spooky atmosphere that combines elements of excitement with a touch of fear. The imagery of lanterns being lit and then extinguished by the wind serves as a central motif, illustrating the unpredictability and strength of nature. Overall, this piece provides an engaging picture of an eerie, yet exhilarating autumn evening.

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Upon one wild and windy night–
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo–
We, Jacks, our lanters all did light–
The Wind– it surely knew– FOR–

Whistle and whistle– and whist! Now, list!
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo–
Whirling and twirling, with turn and twist,
The wind– it softly blew.

It was the creepiest, scariest night–
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo–
We held our breath, then lost it quite,
The wind– it surely knew– FOR–

Whistle and whistle– and whist! Now, list!
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo–
Whirling and twirling, with turn and twist,
The wind– it loudly blew.

It rose in all its main and might,
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo–
It blew out every single light!
The wind– it surely knew–OH–

Whistle and whistle– and whist! Now, list!
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo–
Whirling and twirling, with turn and twist,
That wind– it laughed “Ho oh!”

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