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Kirkby Lonsdale Ram

Our town has a new addition 
maybe his name could be Sam
Standing sturdy, tall, proud and strong
he is the Kirkby Lonsdale Ram

A symbol of strength, hope, kindness 
and the power of unity
Gifted by a generous local man
to the community 

Taking centre stage on his stone plinth
he looks straight at you, unfazed
This steel sculpture is quite arresting
with his front hooves slightly rai...

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Trumpkin Pumpkin (rehashed)

He has a large orange pumpkin head
a carved out hollow space
Lit up by small candles
an evil expression on his face

His facial features are etched out 
triangles for eyes and nose
Sports an uneven, crooked smile
with teeth cut into jagged rows

His name is Jack o lantern
he keeps evil spirits away
Here for the night of Halloween
cast aside by All Saints Day

Now I know what you are...

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