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November Blues

November sadness saturates my soul feeling empty no-get-up-and-go Then the Sea fills my heart up with smiles watching her ebb and her flow Written 15th November 2020 Contest DU-O your own two lines Sponsor Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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Line Gauthier

Date: 12/6/2020 4:53:00 PM

Lovely feel to this feel good poem ~

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/20/2020 7:49:00 PM

"November Blues" is a perfect title for this beautiful and expressive poem, Ann. Nature takes with one hand yet gives with the other. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest.. ~Susan

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/22/2020 11:19:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Susan, November is my least favourite month as I really struggle with so few daylight hours, and look forward to 21st December the shortest day and from then on we gradually regain the light. I thank you for your lovely comments my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gary Radice

Date: 11/17/2020 9:14:00 AM

A lovely couplet, Ann. Mother Nature can be controlling and creative.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:21:00 PM

Thank you Gary I appreciate your kind comments my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France

Date: 11/17/2020 8:16:00 AM

Ann, congratulations on your win in Brian's 2 line contest, with this beauty _Constance

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:20:00 PM

Dear Constance I am thrilled that you like my poem and was so happy with my result in Brian's contest. Thank you so much for your visit and lovely comments Constance. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/17/2020 5:34:00 AM

Congratulations on the win Ann! Linda

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:18:00 PM

Linda, thank you so much for your congratulations and visit. I really appreciate it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Watt

Date: 11/16/2020 11:19:00 PM

Drawing energy from the sea is another aspect of nature that we have in common, Ann. Congrats on your win ~ John

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:17:00 PM

Yes the sea is so important to me John as I when I have walked beside her I feel invigorated and calmer and I love the fact that each day is different. The sea and the moon truly lift my spirit to another plane... Thank you dear John. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/16/2020 5:43:00 PM

also, after January, November is my least favorite month. Such a dreary month, except for thanksgiving time.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:12:00 PM

from November through to end of January I really do struggle and cannot wait for the lighter evenings which gives me more light in my day. But hey I must try to be more positive... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/16/2020 5:42:00 PM

I really like this contrast. I too love the sea. Wish I lived nearby it. congrats, Ann

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:09:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea. yes I am so lucky to live beside the sea and being a Piscean it is where I need to be... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joanna Feltham

Date: 11/16/2020 1:48:00 PM

November rain gets me sad also. Congratulations on your winning placement. :-)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:08:00 PM

Many thanks Joanna for your congratulations and visit. I appreciate you comments my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 11/16/2020 1:11:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Ann:-) hugs jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2020 2:05:00 PM

Bless you Jan and thank you ~ with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/15/2020 10:32:00 AM

It is SO complicated with wind, currents, evaporation, and the moon pulling away, yet it endures! Aloha! Rico

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:18:00 PM

Thanks for your comments Rico. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 11/15/2020 3:25:00 AM

I think many people feel like this also, it can be a difficult time, especially when there are certain events that have happened in this month...

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:25:00 PM

Yes and those sad times never really leave us, even after many years, for our loved ones are missed each and every day, but there is some respite that for a while takes those negative thoughts from our minds ~ thank fully. Thank you SO for your kind words of comfort. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/15/2020 2:41:00 AM

Brilliant couplet Anne. Best for a win. ~~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:23:00 PM

Many thanks Victor I always appreciate your comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 11/15/2020 1:20:00 AM

aww Ann I do find the sea has such a calming effect even when stormy the rhythm of the waves I find so soothing:-) hugs jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:21:00 PM

I too find the sea a place that I visit daily and am so lucky to live beside it. It is different each and every time and these very high tides have been spectacular to watch. Hoping you have a peaceful Sunday dear Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/14/2020 7:06:00 PM

We all have a month, a song, a fragrance, a taste or something else that triggers strong feelings. This poem reminds us of the ebb and flow of grief. Great job.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:20:00 PM

Yes Caren that is so true my friend. I appreciate you comments and hope you have a lovely day. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/14/2020 5:57:00 PM

Such a nice transition in this poem. I am happy the sea brings such positive things for you. Well written :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/14/2020 5:59:00 PM

Bless you dear Heidi and I thank you for your lovely comments my friend. Keep well ~ with kindest thoughts Ann xx