John Lawless Poet Free verse

No, No, November

No, No, November
Hoar frost harbinger
Scowling Pumpkin faces
Snarling Halloween hangovers
Empty wrappers
Dancing with
Chocolate faces
Turkey’s plotting an escape
Gather at a rotted fencepost
Isaac Newton’s apples
Hang just out of reach
Choosing their own time
The clocks may change
But time doesn’t
December stalks the trees
Its cold breath
On the back of their neck
Oh, November
You cold coldly lusty lover
Welcome home

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sara Etgen-Baker November 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM I appreciate the light tone and rhythm of your poem. I especially liked: Turkey’s plotting an escape Gather at a rotted fencepost as well as: The clocks may change But time doesn’t...that's profound!

Gershon Wolf November 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM Last two lines are truly classic, John.

Paula Goldsmith November 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM Your "No, No, November" is a wonderful write for this wonderful month. "Good Luck" If for a contest. Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............