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Jack​-​O​-​Lantern Moon

from Songs from the Orange Book by Justin Burning

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The moon rose up a pumpkin orange, and peered
Through spooky clouds that crept across the stars.
Upon its disc, a jagged grin appeared—
A jack-o'-lantern carved of lunar scars.

It was a sign of autumn nights to come,
When shadows gather round the ancient blaze;
Red leaves and evenings dyed a deeper plum,
And labyrinths of lost October days.

It was a summons for the most devout
To carve their pumpkins and to worship them—
To never let the hallowed flame go out,
Unless in death they would their souls condemn.

It was an omen that the time was nigh,
And so I knelt beneath the grinning moon,
And with a ghostly, soul-releasing sigh,
Bathed in its beams, I gained October's boon.

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from Songs from the Orange Book, released October 2, 2020
Poetry & recitation by K. A. Opperman
Music, mixing, and mastering by Justin Burning

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Justin Burning Phoenix, Arizona

Justin has been composing music for over 20 years, primarily through bands like The Video Nasties, Dissonance, No Absolution, Fall of Empyrean, and The Liquescent Horror. Now, he primarily writes music for film, television, and other media. Justin lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, two daughters, and dog. ... more

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