Harry Horsman Poet Nonet

Naked Exposure

She
relish
The coming
Of November,
Her embellishments 
Scattered around her feet
In rotting putrid decay.
Yet the old tree shivers naked
Meanwhile the common crow’s nest exposed.

Entered A November Nonet Poetry contest
Sponsor Andrea Dietrich  11/11/2022

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Susan Ashley November 27, 2022 at 8:45 AM Dear Harry, your striking imagery captures November's exposure so eloquently. Your last line is especially evocative and memorable. Congratulations for your excellent win in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Brian Sambourne November 25, 2022 at 6:38 AM Greetings Harry, The nakedness of November trees is a truism here in the north of North America. You've caught an image of exposure beautifully - with its natural world + human allusions. Subtext naughty? Sincerest regards, Brian

Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2022 at 4:23 PM I really love this one, harry. I just wondered why you used She with a two syllable word that requires being the word relishes . Sorry I am such a grammar nut. This is a great visual!! Congrats in my contest.

Linda Alice Fowler November 20, 2022 at 8:21 AM Terrific imagery Harry. I love this! Alice :)

Sotto Poet November 18, 2022 at 3:26 PM Incredible, eye-catching visuals! As the leaf falls and the branches become naked, I love the idea of the crow's nest being revealed. Excellent nonet, dear, Harry!

Joe Maverick November 18, 2022 at 9:09 AM A write drawn from honest observation Harry, a pleasire reading.'

Bill Baker November 14, 2022 at 2:19 PM Such awesome imagery in this one, my friend. Good luck in the contest, Harry. Bill

Heidi Sands November 13, 2022 at 10:48 AM Great poem Harry. Creatively written so well :)

Valsa George November 12, 2022 at 9:36 PM Wonderful and striking imagery ! I like the image of the crow's nest being exposed as leaves fall down and trees getting bare! Great nonet dear harry ! Valsa George November 12, 2022 at 9:37 PM Enjoyed Gershon's comment !

Gershon Wolf November 12, 2022 at 8:21 PM How did you ever get this shocking frontal nudity past the P.S. censors, Harry? O.K... I'm not going to report you this time! lol. Good write, sir! Happy Sunday! :) gw

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 12, 2022 at 8:19 PM Such a fine contest entry, Harry. Love it!

Arjun Jangid November 12, 2022 at 8:16 AM Nature is reflected beautifully from your mighty pen. Lovely

Mystic Rose Rose November 12, 2022 at 5:52 AM wow your exposure is phenomenal dear poet, lets look forward to the Spring when the tree will be dressed with an armload of foliage of spearmint green, love this gl

Sara Kendrick November 12, 2022 at 5:41 AM Good one for the contest. I enjoyed reading it. Our oaks still have some leaves to shed even after all the wind and rain, but the yard has been thick with fallen leaves. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara

Kim Rodrigues November 12, 2022 at 4:48 AM Fantastic!

Mike Gentile November 12, 2022 at 4:24 AM Perfect imagery Harry! Though chilly in its imagery, the beauty of nature shines through!! Happy Saturday!!

David Kavanagh November 11, 2022 at 2:10 PM Stark, bleak, pared back nature to the bare bones, I like your unforgiving style here Harry, cheers David

Vickey Rhymer November 11, 2022 at 12:25 PM You sent a chill up me spine Harry!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 11, 2022 at 9:41 AM - The last line is perfect ... it's the only time of the year we see the crow's nest - Best wishes in the contest .. and have a lovely weekend, Harry :) - hugs

L Milton Hankins November 11, 2022 at 8:52 AM Good one, harry. I've observed this myself on several occasions, only it turned out they were squirrels' nests.

Vijay Pandit November 11, 2022 at 7:46 AM The title of your poem says it all, Harry. Great imagery of decaying nature.

Eve Roper November 11, 2022 at 6:53 AM Wow! I love this verse. You caught me in your net with this nice well written verse. Goood luck in Andrea's contest, a high placing verse. Many blessing my friend.