We grin to greet
excited feet.
We wink to show
our inner glow.
We guard the way
this darkling day
and light the streets
for tricks and treats.
Learning Objective: Students will analyze a poem by exploring its structure, language, and meaning.
Jack-o’-Lanterns
We grin to greet
excited feet.
We wink to show
our inner glow.
We guard the way
this darkling day
and light the streets
for tricks and treats.
“Jack-O’-Lanterns” copyright © 2026 by Robin Sobel Larin. Used by permission.
This story was originally published in the October/November 2026 issue.