Gerald Greene Poet Free verse

November

Inaugurated by colors of autumn
and closed with flurries of snow,
on the calendar, it reigns as queen.

Frost is its silver companion,
transforming nature— 
signaling transition and rest.

Roots withhold nutrients
and petals fall next to leaves,
to be swept away by northern winds.

Farmer’s fields lay bare
following harvest,
prepared for winter’s blanket.

Hearts, filled with gratitude,
overflow with expressions
reserved for this special month.

November’s glory introduces
a holiday season endowing society
with generosity and love.

by Gerald E. Greene
Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved

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Gerald Greene November 19, 2018 at 1:52 PM Ah, things are seldom easy for us poets. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

CayCay Godwin November 19, 2018 at 1:21 PM A list of November's blessings, tangible and otherwise, was a delight to read. You made the month's completeness look easy and it definitely was not, it took talent and feel. All the best ... CayCay

Brandy Nicole November 16, 2018 at 1:52 PM You have captured the feeling of November perfectly. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. May you always be surrounded by so many wonderful moments. :) Brandy Gerald Greene November 17, 2018 at 7:29 AM This is a special month as the season prepares for change.

Chris Green November 16, 2018 at 10:17 AM A beautiful poetic expression of this wonderful season that we are upon. Really nicely done. Gerald Greene November 17, 2018 at 7:30 AM Thank you Chris. I have friends in the southern hemisphere and it bothers me that this poem is so one-sided. It is spring there.