I saw thousands of pumpkins last nightcome floating in on the tide,bumping up against the rocks androlling up on the beaches;it must be Halloween in the sea
In Richard Brautigan's "The Pill vs. the Springhill Mine Disaster," the imagery of floating pumpkins evokes a whimsical yet haunting scene, suggesting a surreal transformation tied to Halloween. The pumpkins drift in with the tide, symbolizing the confluence of nature and human festivities, creating a striking visual of seasonal change. This unexpected sight of pumpkins on the beach blurs the lines between the mundane and the extraordinary.
The scene reflects a...