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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

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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!

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

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!

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

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.