On the best day, she did not wear a dress, She had work and was under unusual stress. He had the day off, but there was so much to do With all those chores, he still found time for a surprise or two. The house was clean, and the groceries bought And when she came home, the first surprise was got Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Big and small and warty and fair Her favorite day had pumpkins galore, With pumpkin macaroons made to match the décor Her man loved romance, and was charming to boot He was crazy enough to share in his pumpkin loot. She loved his quirky gesture, done solely to make her day So when his second surprise came, she knew just what to say— When he hit a knee and said, “I mustache you a question,” Her brain was slow to understand the desired accession With adorable ardor and love in his eyes, He declared his love, though his anxiety was hard to disguise He pleaded and begged and made himself look a fool Overwhelmed, her heart answered before her cheeks could cool Instead of pity and shame at his ardent endeavor, She smiled and made this his best day ever.