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End of November

November comes to a whimpering close
No harangues of wind or blustery snows,
Rather hopefully I watch as autumn goes
Thinking of wreaths and Christmas bows
The airwaves are filled with holiday shows
Elves are on the shelves, everyone knows,
Holiday parties where hard liquor flows
Reminds me I forgot to wind up the hose
But Mama has brought out heavier throws,
The yard is through with its seasonal mows
November sees the last of the pink rose,
And heavy socks now cover my chilly toes.

written November 28, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 11/30/2021 9:17:00 PM Remember the cedar chest? "But Mama has brought out heavier throws," Made me think of my mother's cedar chest for the first time in maybe thirty or forty years, so thank you Hank! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/30/2021 9:46:00 PM You're welcome. Thank you for the read.

Terry Flood Date: 11/29/2021 11:15:00 AM Aha… so you know England then? Mind you, we just had some hefty winds and I lost Netflix for two days…RESULT!!! Nice November write. I kinda like when a frozen hose has defrosted just enough, so that you can turn the water on and an ice snake creeps from the end… only works with no sprayer attached. Terry Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 12:03:00 PM Thanks, Terry. It freezes solid enough here that the hose generally splits, and that means buying a new hose every spring. Enjoyed your thoughtful comment.

Rico Leffanta Date: 11/29/2021 10:34:00 AM I just received an Email a few minutes ago from someone else who forgot to wind up their hose . . . .Aloha! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 11:06:00 AM Well, I hope it didn't freeze! Aloha!

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 11/29/2021 6:43:00 AM Love the perfect description of November in Monorhymes, Milton. You made it sound very lyrical. "Thinking of wreaths and Christmas bows" - same for me. Warm wishes ~ Mala Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 8:11:00 AM Thanks, Mala. In my haste to get it on PS, I wrongly classified it as Alliteration. Got it fixed after a note from Jenna.

Jenna Logan Date: 11/29/2021 3:45:00 AM Monorhymes are a bit tricky, but you've done a terrific job with this one, Milt. Soup mail. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 8:12:00 AM Thanks so much for calling this to my attention, Jenna. Must've had a brain freeze!

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/29/2021 1:44:00 AM Brilliant monorhyme, Milton:) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 8:12:00 AM Thanks, Jo. It was an enjoyable write.

Jan Allison Date: 11/29/2021 1:19:00 AM wonderful monorhyme Milt, hugs jan xx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 8:12:00 AM Thanks, Jan, I appreciate it.

Bill Baker Date: 11/28/2021 9:19:00 PM A very thorough description of November, Milt. Nice rhythme to this one, I enjoy reflecting on the endings in November. Your Texas friend, Bill Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 8:13:00 AM Thanks so much, Bill.